Did you know that being a pen pal is still a thing? The process may look a little different today than when the phrase “pen pal” was first coined, but digital words carry the same weight and meaning as those written on paper.
And when you become a sponsor and write your child, your words can have a profound impact. As a mentor to a child in poverty, simply expressing you care and that you believe in their ability to change their life provides a big boost of confidence and hope.
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11 years old Waiting 191 days Philippines
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9 years old Waiting 146 days DR
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6 years old Waiting 77 days Colombia
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12 years old Waiting 218 days Guatemala
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12 years old Waiting 412 days Ecuador
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14 years old Waiting 173 days Ecuador
I’m only one person and there’s only so much I can do. But I can do something. You don’t have to be a millionaire. You don’t have to be able to do huge things [ … ] to make a really huge difference for a child.”
