Dear Friend,
My name is Sanya Ladaphongpattana. I have been the country director of Compassion Thailand for 13 years. I grew up in a Christian family as an MK (missionary’s kid). My parents came from China in 1962. Throughout those years, God prepared me to carry on the assignment to serve Thai people and help local churches fulfill His purpose. Compassion has worked in Thailand for more than 45 years and has partnered with almost 200 local churches. We currently serve more than 40,000 children.
I would like to thank you for your heart and commitment to your sponsored child.
More than 96 percent of Thailand’s population is Buddhist. Children here face many challenges in their lives, such as poverty, peer pressure, cultural norms and traditions, expectations from parents and relatives, etc. Many children we serve are so-called stateless children – those who do not have legal identities, which means they may have fewer opportunities in education, employment and health care access. With all of these challenges, our local church partners reach out and bless all our registered children.
Sponsorship is not only a financial support for schooling and improved living conditions, but it is a process of holistic discipleship that helps children become fulfilled adults who love God. Through sponsorship, children have a safe place to go. At the centers, they feel nurtured, learn about the love of God, acquire vocational skills, develop character through mentoring relationships, and so much more. It is our vision to see each one of them become a leading force, a champion in holistic transformation of this nation.
Recently, one of our church partners was very successful in an anti-corruption movement in their local community that escalated to district and provincial level. The movement started from a youth group, then expanded to peers, classmates, schools and community. They have been recognized and awarded by Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission as a community that builds up a new generation with character that will drive and reform the nation. If we change one child at a time through prayers, letters, encouragement, and generous giving, then we’ll see a national transformation taking place.
Letters from sponsors are a great encouragement to the children. Through letters, they know that someone loves and cares for them, and they are inspired to do their best. Letters are the driving force behind the sponsor-child relationship. I encourage you to write your child as frequently as possible.
Once again, I would like to thank you for your sponsorship, which means more than you can understand for your child. I pray that God will continue to bless and guide you and allow you to bless others who are in need.
Respectfully in Christ,
Sanya Ladaphongpattana
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