Today, it is my duty and delight to introduce you to precious children who are so patiently waiting for a sponsor through Compassion International.

A few weeks ago, I shared with you my journey to child sponsorship through Compassion International. I believe God placed in me a heart for child sponsorship since I was a child. Now that I have finally taken the leap of faith and answered that call on my life, I am no longer willing to stand by silently, just hoping, just assuming the rest of the children will be taken care of by someone else.

The care of children in need should not be assumed. The health and well being of children is not something we should leave in the hands of that nebulous, unnamed someone else. The care of children around the world is my duty, my delight. Our duty, our delight. Deep in my heart, deep in my soul I know I can do something, I want to do something, I must do something. In fact, I believe God calls each one of us to do something.

The children of Compassion did not choose where they were born, nor the set of circumstances they face every day. They are hungry and need clean water, they love and want to be loved, care and want to be cared for, they have desires and longings and will thrive given the right opportunities, and were created in God’s image just like you and me.

I will no longer sit back and let these children go unnoticed. I commit to acting as an advocate for the children, so they have hope of a future beyond their circumstances.

As a Compassion Blogger, I stand up on behalf of the children, revealing their faces, telling their stories, humbly but boldly voicing their needs.

I challenge you not to get lost in the sea of photographs, feeling hopeless or overwhelmed, but to look into the face of each precious child and simply ask yourself if you feel called to sponsorship.

There are thousands of children waiting for a sponsor. It is my prayer that if you feel a call on your heart to sponsor a child, you will take that leap of faith sooner than I did. There are parents hoping and praying, children who have been waiting months for a sponsor, children whose life line is child sponsorship.

 

 

Children waiting for a sponsor, like beautiful little Fatoumata Cisse. Fatoumata lives in Burkina Faso. She is five-years-old and has been waiting for a sponsor for 403 days. She lives in an AIDS-affected area and lives in an area with higher risk of exploitation and abuse. Fatoumata is not presently attending school.

If you feel called to sponsor Fatoumata Cisse or prefer to search Compassion’s database of children waiting for a sponsor, click here.

 

 

 

 

 

Children waiting for a sponsor, like sweet Makendy Terasmon from Haiti. Makendy is seven-years-old and has been waiting for a sponsor for 281 days. Makendy’s duties at home include carrying water and gathering firewood. The Compassion website states “He is also in primary school where his performance is above average.”

If you feel called to sponsor Makendy Terasmon or would like to search Compassion’s database of children waiting for a sponsor, click here.

 

 

 

 

 

Children waiting for a sponsor, like little Jenelleden Daylosan from the Philippines. Jenelleden is four-years-old and has been waiting for a sponsor for 310 days. She lives with her aunt and uncle and there are four children in the family.

If you feel called to sponsor Jenelleden Daylosan or would prefer to search Compassion’s database of children waiting for a sponsor, click here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Children waiting for a sponsor, like Sachin Vital Kodape from India. Sachin is nine-years-old and has been waiting for a sponsor for 241 days. According to the Compassion website, Sachin’s duties include carrying water, cleaning, and buying or selling in the market.

If you feel called to sponsor Sachin Vital Kodape or prefer to search Compassion’s database of children waiting for a sponsor, click here. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Children waiting for a sponsor, like precious Vivian Asamoah from Ghana. Vivian is four-years-old and has been waiting for a sponsor for 371 days. There are six children in Vivian’s family. She helps by running errands, and running is her favorite activity.

If you feel called to sponsor Vivian Asamoah or would like to search Compassion’s database of children waiting for a sponsor, click here.

 

 

 

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:35-40. 

Amy

*Photographs and information about the children used with permission from Compassion International.