Your faithful generosity is bringing lasting hope to children around the world. Thanks to you, these children can dream of a better future. Below are stories of impact through One More Child’s sponsorship program:
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Finding Support in a Time of Pain
As a single mother living in Colombia, Yolanda worked hard to provide for her children and ensure they grow up in a loving home despite struggling through extreme poverty. But recently, she experienced one of every parent’s greatest fears.
Yolanda’s 2-year-old daughter Salomé started to exhibit an unusual and concerning symptom. Her body began swelling in an incomprehensible way, initially starting with her eyes. Yolanda brought Salomé into the doctor twice, desperate for her daughter to receive care, but both times they sent her home thinking it was a minor irritation or insect bite. However, when the swelling continued to spread throughout her body, Yolanda knew this was not just a minor condition that would go away in time. She brought her in again, and this time, they referred her to a high-level hospital.
25 New Scholars in Guatemala
One More Child’s Global programs seek to meet the tangible, academic, and spiritual needs of vulnerable children. In Guatemala, we have a scholarship program designed to accomplish this goal. Sponsored children transition into the scholarship program once they start middle school, and this year we have 25 new scholars eager to learn and grow their skills. These scholars attend computer classes, develop hands-on skills like basketmaking, learn musical instruments, hear about God from the local pastor, and more. The scholarship program invests in children to equip them for a successful future, rooted in trusting and following God.
Blessings Turn into Brighter Futures in Nicaragua
Since he was little, Daniel has experienced the blessings of One More Child’s sponsorship and feeding programs. With his tangible needs met, he was able to focus on school, family, and church. Now that he is older, he is looking into attending university to build a brighter future than what he could have ever imagined before. He and his family have hearts of service, gratitude, and love for the Lord.
From Begging to Belonging: Kima’s Story
Across several rural regions of South Asia, thousands of families migrate seasonally to work in the sugarcane fields under harsh, exploitative conditions. Many of these families are trapped in bonded labor, working to repay high-interest debts to local contractors. Because the work demands long hours in distant fields, parents are often forced to leave their children behind in villages for six to eight months each year. These children, left without consistent care or supervision, face hunger, neglect, and exploitation. Many are compelled to beg for food, depend on neighbors, or even drop out of school to survive.
Kima is one of these children and her life was marked by instability and poverty because her parents worked as sugarcane cutters.
Answered Prayers in El Salvador
As a student in El Salvador, Jessica was blessed through One More Child’s sponsorship program—but one day, Jessica received some disappointing news. She learned she lost her sponsorship. Yet, her family did not lose heart; instead, they began to pray. Shortly after they turned to the Lord asking for His provision, their prayers were answered. Jessica was in school when they called her out of the classroom. She walked outside to see her new sponsor waiting for her with two large bags of food and gifts. Jessica’s new sponsor had made a special visit to the school to meet Jessica before she had to fly back home.
But then, a month later Jessica’s sponsor returned. She came back to El Salvador on a mission trip and visited Jessica and her family at their home. They spent as much time together as possible during that week. Jessica and her family are grateful to God for the gift of sponsorship and the opportunity to be part of the One More Child family.
The Impact of Love and Compassion in Romania
Recently, One More Child’s ministry partners in Romania visited sponsored children to fill out sponsor letters, and they encountered a difficult situation with a young boy named Rares. In his family and community, Rares is often seen as a troublemaker and can set a poor example for other children. When our team approached him to fill out the sponsor letter, he initially refused to interact, but our team did not get discouraged. Instead, they demonstrated patience, kindness, and love. Rares saw the genuine care in their approach, and he began to open up, engaging with them to write the letter.
Since this experience, Rares’ behavior has positively changed, showing more kindness and consideration for others. Every child deserves to be shown respect and Rares is an example of the transformation that can occur when a child feels valued and loved.
Father’s Courage: From Separation to Sustainability
During One More Child mission trips, the teams often get the opportunity to participate in home visits of the families we serve. These visits are some of the most meaningful moments in our global ministry—filled with laughter, learning, and powerful stories. On a recent mission trip in the Dominican Republic, we met a young couple, Lois and Mira, whose story deeply touched our hearts.
Their journey is a powerful reminder of what happens when a family is given not just shelter but support, dignity, and the opportunity to thrive.
From Tragedy to Transformation in Uganda
Ronald’s life was marked by tragedy and hardship from a young age. His father was murdered when he was still too little to form any memories. This tragedy caused his family to move back in with his grandmother who was sick with HIV/AIDS and could not help caring for the family. With a single mom, an ill grandmother, and four children, this family struggled with meeting basic needs. Then, Ronald got sponsored and their lives changed.
Child Sponsorship transformed their lives, meeting tangible needs and providing an opportunity for education. Ronald began attending school, working diligently to achieve good grades. He will soon take the national exam that determines if he can attend university. As he approaches this monumental milestone, Ronald continues to study earnestly, holding onto the dream of becoming a doctor so he can help his community.
Because of You, I Move Forward With Hope in Haiti
Provision of daily meals accomplishes more than just full bellies. Steevenson is one of the many children blessed by One More Child’s feeding program in Haiti. With each meal he receives, he also gains new strength to learn and dream. Thanks to this program, Steevenson is now able to attend school, where he is learning to read and write with great joy and enthusiasm. Steevenson is keenly aware of the program’s impact on his life and is deeply grateful for everyone who contributes to make the program a success.
This is the message he wants to share with the ministry’s donors, leaders, and partners, “Thank you for thinking of me. May God bless you for everything you do for children like me.”
From Prayer to Action in Costa Rica
For years, the Branch Community Church in Palatka, FL, had been praying about taking an international mission trip. They didn’t know exactly when or where God would send them, but they believed He was preparing their hearts for the moment.
This summer, that prayer became reality.
A team of 11 from the church—half of whom had never been on a mission trip before—traveled to Costa Rica on a mission trip with One More Child. While there, they partnered with the two remarkable local ministry partners of One More Child.
During their time serving in Costa Rica, the team learned about a challenge for our ministry partner and felt compelled to respond.
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