It's official. The child you sponsor now knows your name! Your child has received the good news that they now have a sponsor who will love, encourage and support them. We cannot wait to see how your relationship grows!

Are you curious about what it looks like when your child learns your name? Watch this video to get a glimpse into that sweet moment for kids around the world.

Now that your child knows your name, you might be wondering about next steps. Here are some great ways to begin to build a relationship with your child:

1. Write a letter.

"I am thankful to my sponsors, because they make my heart really happy. They write me letters and send me gifts to cover my needs. Every time I receive a letter from them, I thank God for their lives." — Maria, 11-year-old from Peru

2. Pray, pray, pray.

"My sponsor has stood by me from the beginning. He has been sending encouraging words about the future and about my dream. He has been sending me greetings in his letters and letting me know that he's praying for me. ... I still need his prayers and support to achieve my dream." — Yona, 18-year-old from Tanzania

3. Give a gift.

"A few months after I gave my child a family gift, I received a photo in the mail of them standing next to a sewing machine, in front of their newly repaired house. I couldn’t have imagined that my gift would provide a mom with a way to earn a living, and a family with a safe, sturdy home. It’s humbling, to see how God magnifies our small, but faithful, gifts." — Brandy, sponsor from Colorado

They fell in love as sponsored children – now they’re married with three kids!

Tuesday, 16 February 2021 — Compassion International

These two lovebirds met when they were only eight and nine years old. Both as sponsored children raised in impoverished families. Cres and Sheryl share about how they met, their challenges growing up in a gang-dominated community and some tips on how to have a positive, Godly marriage.

Why now is the time to sponsor a child

Thursday, 11 February 2021 — Compassion International

Since spring 2020, our staff and church partners around the globe have been adapting rapidly to respond to the urgent needs of children and families. In this blog, you will discover how our church partners in each region are serving children during this pandemic. Your sponsorship during this season is needed now more than ever. Here’s why.

Meet the world changers!

Tuesday, 09 February 2021 — Compassion International

Meet Vivian, Tony and Melanie who were once sponsored children, and now are changing the world as part of Compassion's team.

The boy with the bright blue eyes

Tuesday, 09 February 2021 — Compassion International

In countries such as Uganda, being born with genetic differences can be a death sentence because of local superstitions. But while Shakul has challenges, he is now thriving thanks to the care of his grandmother and Tearfund’s child sponsorship partner, Compassion.

Operation grocery delivery

Friday, 05 February 2021 — Compassion International

When Honduras went into lockdown due to COVID-19, over 200 Compassion-assisted child development centres had to temporarily close. Find out how a group of dedicated staff worked with some VERY high officials to make sure children were still fed and cared for!

Protection against violence

Friday, 05 February 2021 — Compassion International

At home, Eva was surrounded by violence, but she found refuge at her Compassion Centre. Learn how her story inspired staff to transform an entire community.

Your sponsored child knows your name

1. Write a letter.

2. Pray, pray, pray.

3. Give a gift.

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