Luis in El Salvador

We began corresponding with Luis in March 2018. I will update this post as we hear from him.

We have received 1 letter from Luis, but we do have a country director's letter. His birthday is March 10. He lives with his parents Wilson and Leivi.

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Project Info and Activities:

Luis attends ES-008 near Santa Rosa de Lima
* Home to approximately 6,000 residents
* Most common work is market trading, street vending or subsistence farming, although majority is unemployed
* Average earning is $150 a month
* Regional Diet: bananas, beans, bread, chicken, maize & rice
* Common Health Problems: flu, coughs, parasites, diarrhea, dengue
* Typical Houses: dirt floors, mud walls, tile roofs

Center Activities: Bible teaching, health screenings, hygiene training, community service opportunities, retreats, educational assistance, computer courses and remedial classes.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: language, learning about God, listening to Bible stories, snack/meal time, group games, running, soccer/football, balls, shirt & shoes to play soccer; beans & cream; yellow & blue colors; story of Noah, math

* Dreams: to be a professional soccer player

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Letter Highlights...

"I want to tell you that I want to be a professional soccer player, I play forward."

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Artwork

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Joseph in Ghana

We began corresponding with Joseph in March 2018. I will update this post as we hear from him.

We not have received any letters from Jospeh, but we do have a country director's letter. His birthday is April 29.

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Project Info and Activities:

Joseph attends GH-438 near Ayikuma
* Home to approximately 3,000 residents
* Most common work is unemployed subsistence farming
* Average earning is $20 a month
* Regional Diet: bananas, beans, bread, cassava, cereal, chicken, fish, goat, maize, plantains & rice
* Common Health Problems: malaria, cholera
* Typical Houses: cement floors, cement block walls, tin roofs

Center Activities: Bible teaching, educational assistance, life-skills training, health education, music, art and drama activities, indoor and outdoor games and soccer tournaments.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: rhymes/poetry, learning about God, clapping hands to rhythm


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Lydia in Uganda

We began corresponding with Lydia in March 2018. I will update this post as we hear from her.

We not have received any letters from Lydia, but we do have a country director's letter. Her birthday is May 15.

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Project Info and Activities:

Lydia attends UG-418 near Luwero
* Home to approximately 18,300 residents
* Most common work is work is subsistence farming, although majority is unemployed
* Average earning is $4 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, beans, bananas, cassava & potatoes
* Common Health Problems: malaria, intestinal worms, HIV/AIDS, skin infections
* Typical Houses: dirt floors, mud walls, corrugated iron roofs

Center Activities: Bible studies, health screenings, health education, first-aid training, de-worming, recreational activities, community service opportunities, skills training, counseling, school fees, a mattress and soap.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: math, singing songs, snack/meal time, spending time with friends, art/drawing, ball games, bicycling, group games, hide-and-seek, jump rope, music, play house, reading, running, singing, story telling, walking


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Bristy in Bangladesh

We began corresponding with Bristy in March 2018. I will update this post as we hear from her.

We not have received any letters from Bristy, but we do have a country director's letter. Her birthday is August 4.

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Project Info and Activities:

Bristy attends BD-213 near Rangpur Division
* Home to approximately 6,800 residents
* Most common work is work is day laboring
* Average earning is $36 a month
* Regional Diet: rice, potatoes & lentils
* Common Health Problems: malnutrition, skin diseases
* Typical Houses: dirt floors, mud walls, thatched roofs

Center Activities: Bible teaching, food, health screening, vaccinations, health kits, tutoring, prizes, educational field trips, music and dram activities, games, sports, camps, gardening experience, special celebrations and service opportunities.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: spending time with friends, baseball, soccer/football, language, math


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Moussa in Burkina Faso

We began corresponding with Moussa in February 2018. I will update this post as we hear from him.

We not have received any letters from Moussa, but we do have a country director's letter. His birthday is May 24.

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Project Info and Activities:

Moussa attends BF-225 near Fada
* Home to approximately 10,000 residents
* Most common work is work is animal herding, day laboring, market trading, street vending, subsistence farming, or domestic services
* Average earning is $20 a month
* Regional Diet: bananas, beans, bread, cereal, chicken, fish, maize, pork, potatoes, rice & sorghum
* Common Health Problems: malaria, diarrhea, respiratory illnesses, meningitis
* Typical Houses: dirt floors, mud walls, wood roofs

Center activities: Bible teaching, health screenings and education, supplemental food, HIV/AIDS testing, special celebrations, community service opportunities, career guidance, mentorship programs and vocational training.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: listening to Bible stories, playing games, singing songs, group games, hide-and-seek


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Hinkiba in Burkina Faso

We began corresponding with Hinkiba in February 2018. I will update this post as we hear from her.

We not have received any letters from Hinkiba, but we do have a country director's letter. Her birthday is July 28.

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Project Info and Activities:

Hinkiba attends BF-480 near Passakongo
* Home to approximately 3,500 residents
* Most common work is work is animal herding, subsistence farmers, or market trading, although majority is unemployed
* Average earning is $10 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, beans, chicken, guinea pig, bread, rice, millet
* Common Health Problems: malaria, diarrhea, respiratory infections
* Typical Houses: dirt floors, mud or dirt walls, tin or thatched roofs

Center activities: Bible teaching, medical checkups, health education, nutritious food, group activities, games choir and music classes.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: dolls, group games, hide-and-seek


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Sophie in Burkina Faso

We began corresponding with Sophie in February 2018. I will update this post as we hear from her.

We not have received any letters from Sophie, but we do have a country director's letter. Her birthday is March 22.

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Project Info and Activities:

Sophie attends BF-109 near Pissy
* Home to approximately 180,900 residents
* Most commonly spoken language is Mooré
* Most common work is work is day laboring, although majority is unemployed
* Average earning is $20 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, beans, chicken, guinea pig, fish, bread, beef, rice, potatoes & millet
* Common Health Problems: malaria, meningitis, skin diseases, typhoid fever
* Typical Houses: dirt floors, adobe walls, corrugated iron roofs

Center activities: Bible teaching, hygiene education, community service opportunities, social clubs and tuition.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: learning about God, spending time with friends, playing games, dolls, group games, singing, story telling, math


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Osmar in Bolivia

We began corresponding with Osmar in January 2018. I will update this post as we hear from him.

We have received 1 letter from Osmar, but we do have a country director's letter. His birthday is May 28. He lives with his parents Reynaldo and Yolanda, and brothers Jhonatan and Boris

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Project Info and Activities:

Osmar attends BO-611 near Oruru
* Home to approximately 1,200 residents
* Most commonly spoken language is Spanish
* Most common work is work is day laboring
* Average earning is $206 a month
* Regional Diet: bread, chicken, maize & potatoes
* Common Health Problems: intestinal diseases, parasites, tuberculosis, colds, arthritis
* Typical Houses: cement floors, mud walls, tin roofs

Center activities: Bible teaching, health screenings and education, hygiene lessons, games, retreats, sports, talent development, life skills training, contests, educational assistance and mentorship.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: toy cars, red, pique, "Somos Soldaditos, Siervos del Señor"

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Letter Highlights...

"What he likes the most is to play with his siblings. He is also in school, in pre-kindergarten. He is very excited about going to school. It has a garden filled with trees."

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Artwork

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Angela in Bolivia

Angela is my grandmother's sponsored child and we began helping my mum correspond with her in December 2017. I will continue updating this post as we hear from her.

We not have received any letters, but thanks to corresponding with Jhomary for so long at the same project, we have one country director's letter, one pastor's letter, and one project director's letter. Her birthday is October 20.

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Project Info and Activities:

Angela attends BO-576 near Cochabamba
* Home to approximately 6,500 residents
* Most commonly spoken language is Spanish, Aymara & Quechua
* Most common work is work is bricklaying or vending, although majority is unemployed
* Average earning is $100 a month
* Regional Diet: chicken, bread, beef & plantains
* Common Health Problems: dehydration, chagas, malnutrition, diarrhea
* Typical Houses: cement, corrugated iron roofs

Center activities: Bible teaching, sports, special celebrations, physical growth monitoring, games and camps and nutrition education.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: Bible teaching, sports, special celebrations, physical growth monitoring, games and camps and nutrition education.

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Letter Highlights...

"Also I want to share with you that we are in the last two months of school which means that there are just two months left before the end of my classes. I am a little nervous because next year I am going to be in secondary school and I am going to learn more subjects. I hope to have good and new friends and classmates. I hope I do well in everything with God's help."

"Tell you that I already returned from my vacations, in my vacations I was visiting some parks that we have in my city. It was a lot of fun to spend time with my family. Life family we all go together to church and it is good to learn about God with my family, we read the Bible in my family."

"You know, I tell you that on my vacation, I went to the park of the dinosaurs with my whole family. I traveled to La Paz for a week, I met my uncles and played many games with them. I tell you that in school it goes good to me because in school they selected me for the Plurinational Games of soccer, also when it was the anniversary of Bolivia, we did a theater; I was the homeland and I recited the poem of the Homeland. When we marched, on August 6, I was the best student. I got very good marks. I tell you that the subject I like the most is math and physical education. My teacher's name is Kati and she is a Christian."

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Artwork

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Dusabimana in Rwanda

We began corresponding with Dusabimana in December 2017. I will update this post as we hear from him.

We have received 2 letters, and thanks to corresponding with Ndikubwimana for so long at the same project, we have one country director's letter, one pastor's letter, and one project director's letter. His birthday is December 7.

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Project Info and Activities:

Dusabimana attends RW-553 near Kibungo
* Home to approximately 3,700 residents
* Most commonly spoken language is Kinyarwanda
* Most common work is work is animal herding, day laboring, market trading, subsistence farming, domestic services or on plantations
* Average earning is $20 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, maize, beans & potatoes
* Common Health Problems: malaria, worms
* Typical Houses: cement floors, mud walls, tin roofs

Center activities: Bible teaching, health screenings, vaccinations, supplemental food, indoor and outdoor games, hygiene and nutrition education, community service opportunities, mentoring programs, life skills training and educational assistance.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: dancing/drama, learning about God, playing sports, singing songs, snack/meal time, spending time with friends, art/drawing, ball games, dolls, group games, hide-and-seek, music, musical instrument, choir, praying, studying

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Letter Highlights...

"May God bless you abundantly. My family sends you their special love and greetings. We are constantly praying for you and your family that God continue to watch over you!! My parents love you so dearly. I have completed my primary five. I have scored in third position. May God continue to protect you and your family!!"

"I thank you for the letter which you sent me. My brothers and my family were so very happy to see it. My family and I love you so dearly and we are praying for you the God continue to watch over you."

"I wish to meet you face to face. I and my other family members, we love and we pray for you so that God bless you and be with you in your daily life. My favorite activities are: praying, studying."

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Ana Yareth in Colombia

We began corresponded with Ana Yareth from November 2017 to February 2018.

We received one letters, but we have received one country director's letter. Her birthday is July 7 and she lives with her mother.

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Project Info and Activities:

Ana Yareth attends CO-639 near Santa Cruz de Mompox-Bolivar
* Home to approximately 12,500 residents
* Most commonly spoken language is Spanish
* Most common work is work is day laboring
* Average earning is $75 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, bananas, fish, bread, cassava & rice
* Common Health Problems: flu, fevers, diarrhea, malnutrition, anemia, gastritis
* Typical Houses: cement floors, brick walls, tin roofs

Center activities: Bible classes, medical exams, recreation activities, special celebrations, field trips, academic reinforcement, music classes and talent development.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: learning new vocational skills, dolls, group games, jump ropes, language, playing, watching tv, going to school, Jeremiah 33:3

* Dreams: to be a stylist



Artwork

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Yeremy Orlando in Dominican Republic

We began corresponding with Yeremy Orlando in September 2017. I will update this post as we hear from him.

We received 2 letters, one pastor's letter and one country director's letter. His birthday is July 5.

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Project Info and Activities:

Yeremy Orland attends DR-407 near Santo Domingo
* Home to approximately 30,000 residents
* Most commonly spoken language is Spanish
* Most common work is work is domestic services, market vending
* Average earning is $140 a month
* Regional Diet: beans, chicken, bread, rice & potatoes
* Common Health Problems: parasites, flu, skin problems, asthma
* Typical Houses: dirt floors, adobe walls, tin roofs

Center activities: Bible teaching, medical checkups, nutritious food, special celebrations, school materials and uniforms.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: art/drawing, group games, sports, math, playing tag, watching tv, color black

* Dreams: to learn about politics, art, economics; to be a ball player, to visit a baseball stadium, to meet his sponsor

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Letter Highlights...

"I love the center because I have new friends. What is your favorite place and why?"

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Artwork

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Fabiola in Tanzania

We began corresponding with Fabiola in September 2017. I will update this post as we hear from Fabiola.

We have received 2 letters, one pastor's letter and one country director's letter. Her birthday is March 3.

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Project Info and Activities:

Fabiola attends TZ-678 near Dar es Salaam
* Home to approximately 30,000 residents
* The primary ethnic group is Zaramo
* Most commonly spoken language is Kiswahili & Zaramo
* Most common work is work is market trading, although majority unemployed
* Average earning is $50 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, beans, cassava & rice
* Common Health Problems: malaria
* Typical Houses: cement floors, brick walls, tin roofs

Center activities: Bible teaching, health screenings, hygiene education, educational field trips, sports, picnics, tutoring, tailoring classes and choir. visitations.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: spending time with friends, dolls, reading, Kiswahili, rice & beans, red & yellow, hide-and-seek, ping in the middle game, David & Goliath, "Children and Angels Rejoice" song

* Dreams: to go to Sadan National Park, to be a teacher, to be like Rose Mhando the gospel singer

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Letter Highlights...

"Yes, I know the song that says my light is small. My church is sharing the gospel well."

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Artwork

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Nuraisha in Tanzania

We began corresponding with Nuraisha in August 2017. I will update this post as we hear from her.

We have received 5 letters, in addition to one pastor's letter and one country director's letter. Her birthday is May 17.

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Project Info and Activities:

Nuraisha attends TZ-834 near Mtwara
* Home to approximately 5,200 residents
* The primary ethnic group is Kimakonde
* Most commonly spoken language is Kiswahili
* Most common work is work is day laboring, fishing or street vending, but majority is unemployed
* Average earning is $56 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, beans, fish, cassava & rice
* Common Health Problems: malaria
* Typical Houses: dirt or cement floors, mud or brick walls, tin or thatched roofs

Center activities: Bible lessons, choir, health screenings, medical treatment, games and sports, uniforms, school supplies and hygiene education.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: spending time with friends, dolls, group games, reading, science, fried rice, blue, ball, Moses together with Israel people, nice flowers are beautiful, watching tv, washing clothes & dishes

* Dreams: to visit Mt. Kilimanjaro, for her sponsor to visit her, to help her family, to be a businesswoman or a doctor

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Letter Highlights...

"Please, when you get a chance come and visit us."

One fun thing I like to do is: "washing clothes, dishes, and praying to God"

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Artwork

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Niyinsaba in Rwanda

We began corresponding with Niyinsaba in August 2017. I will update this post as we hear from Niyinsaba.

We have received 3 letters, one pastor's letter and one country director's letter. His birthday is April 14.

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Project Info and Activities:

Niyinsaba attends RW-396 near Gitarama
* Home to approximately 22,000 residents
* The primary ethnic group is Byimana
* Most commonly spoken language is Kinyarwanda
* Most common work is work is day laboring
* Average earning is $4 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, beans, bananas, cassava, beef, rice & potatoes
* Common Health Problems: malaria, worms
* Typical Houses: dirt floors, adobe walls, tin roofs

Center activities: Bible teaching, health screening, hygiene and nutrition education, physical exercises, field trips, opportunities for community service, scholastic materials, tutoring classes, distribution of domestic good and home visitations.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: learning about God, singing songs, snack/meal time, spending time with friends, group games, marbles, running, soccer/football, language

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Letter Highlights...

"I like keeping goats. I like red color. I am a fan of Barcelona. I like to eat cassava plants and beans. I like science subject. I was happy to know you. I dedicate you the Bible verse: John 3:16."

"I thank you for the letter you wrote to me and I was extremely happy. I got new family. I was happy for the new baby born. I love you all. Thank you."

"I am ready to complete the year and start another. I will have the birth day of 16 years old on [April 14]. It has made me happy because it is the date of my baptism."

"I am fine and I feel happy to be in secondary school and its another step I took. We like to grow sweet potatoes, cassava, beans and soya beans. We have both rain and sunshine, so we are doing well."

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William in Ghana

We began corresponding with William in June 2017. I will update this post as we hear from William.

We have received 2 letters, one pastor's letter and one country director's letter. His birthday is July 27. Elsa lives with his mother, Mavis.

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Project Info and Activities:

William attends GH-754 near Anomabo, Cape Coast
* Home to approximately 3,200 residents
* The primary ethnic group is Akans
* Most commonly spoken language is Fante
* Most common work is work is day laboring, fishing, street vending and market trading
* Average earning is $3 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, beans, bananas, chicken, fish, bread, cassava, plantains & rice
* Common Health Problems: malaria
* Typical Houses: cement, wood or tile floors, brick walls and tin roofs

Center activities: Bible classes, health screenings, hygiene education, outdoor games, social clubs, vocational counseling and educational field trips.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: group games, hide-and-seek

* Dreams: to be a lawyer, to be a responsible adult

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Letter Highlights...

"Pray for him to be lawyer in future and a responsible adult."

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Artwork

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Extra Photos

William's financial sponsor sent him a gift in 2017 and we received this lovely photo:

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Leslie in Peru

My parents began sponsoring Leslie in Peru in 1999, until her graduation from Compassion in 2010!

They received 56 letters from Leslie. Her birthday is September 6. Leslie lived with her parents, Victor and Karina, and two siblings, Abigail and Geraldine.

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Project Info and Activities:

Leslie attended PE-153 near Comas, Lima
* Home to approximately 496,100 residents
* The primary ethnic group is Spanish
* Most commonly spoken language is Spanish
* Most common work is work is day laboring although majority are unemployed
* Average earning is $120 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, beans, fish, bread, plantains, rice, potatoes & chicken
* Common Health Problems: diarrhea, respiratory infections, parasites, cavities, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, HIV/AIDS
* Typical Houses: cement, tin roofs

Center activities: Bible teaching, nutritious meals, health and hygiene education, recreational activities, tutoring, counseling and cultural activities.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: volleyball, playing house, art, singing, telling stories, hide-and-seek, walking, listening to music, math, spaghetti, story of Ruth and Naomi, story of Esther, Matthew 15:6, athletics

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Letter Highlights...

"Let me tell you that Leslie took part in a Festival carried out at our Church and she took part in a parade with her orange t-shirt."

"My sister Abigail was just born, I'm very happy."

"I tell you that my little sister Abigail is already walking. She is one year old. I love her very much."

"My mother had a baby, her name is Geraldine, she is healthy."

"I participated in an Athletics tournament and I won gold medal."

"In the project I am learning Cosmetology and it is very interesting."

"At the project, we made handcrafts; they are also teaching us to play the guitar, to play the keyboard, and singing."

"I'm doing well in the project, recently, I studied the book "building my future," I got new goals. Please pray for me and I will always be praying for you. I say goodbye with a big hug."

My dog is a San Bernardo, his name is Beethoven."

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Artwork

Leslie drew one picture, way back in 1999!

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Extra Photos

Leslie also sent one extra photo when my parents first sponsored her! This was before her sisters, Abigail and Geraldine, arrived.

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Final Letter

"Dear sponsors Bill and Karen,

I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I write this letter to thank you for all you have to me: letters, stickers, Christmas gift and overall for the love you gave to me. Well I want to tell you that I keep in a very special place all the letters, stickers and photos you sent me since I was a little girl. You are in a very special place of my heart and I will always remember you in my prayers. I am very sad to say good bye but I will never forget you. I would like that you will have a new sponosred child so that you can help her as you did with me. I thank the Lord for bringing you to my way and for knowing you through photos. I didn't know that time would pass so fast and this moment will arrive, but I hope you never forget me and my family because we love you so much and we will never forget you. Now is time to say good bye with sadness but at the same time with joy because I am sure that you will never forget me and you will pray for me and my family. May God bless you!

Leslie"

And we have some fun news! In 2016, Leslie found me on Facebook! So we've been in touch since then, and it is so encouraging to hear how well she is doing. She has three precious little ones, Frenhely, Hassan and Kamila!

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Elsa in Mexico

My parents began sponsoring Elsa in Mexico in February 2017.

We have received 3 letters and one country director's letter. Her birthday is February 29. Elsa lives with her mother, who is a farmer, and one sibling.

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Project Info and Activities:

Elsa attends ME-832 near Oaxaca
* Home to approximately 7,000 residents
* The primary ethnic group is Zapoteco
* Most commonly spoken language is Spanish
* Most common work is work is day laboring
* Average earning is $143 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, beans & chicken
* Common Health Problems: malnutrition, lack of personal hygiene
* Typical Houses: dirt floors, adobe walls, corrugated iron roofs

Center activities: Bible teaching, medical checkups, dental care, personal hygiene education, field trips, sports, tutoring, crafts and recreational activities, and meetings and nutrition education for the parents or guardians.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: learning new vocational skills, play house, reading, Adam & Eve story

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Letter Highlights...

"I want you to know that I always come to Bible classes to Compassion's project and I am doing very well. I always come to receive your letters and I behave very well. I have many girlfriends and I always come happily to Compassion and I like very much the Bible stories. In my town it is raining a lot. I send my greetings to your family."

"I would like to ask how you are doing, if your baby has already been born and if you have a pet."

"I have a pet dog named Cuatrojos. My favorite Bible story is the story of Adam and Eve."

"I want to tell you that there are noisy insects in my house. They are called crickets... My favorite Bible story is a story of Adam and Eve. The language in my community is Zapotec...I would like to ask you what other insects there are in your house and how your newborn baby is doing."

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Gabriel in Tanzania

We began corresponding with Gabriel in January 2017.

We have received 7 letters and one country director's letter while corresponding with Gabriel. His birthday is June 28. Gabriel lives with his mother, who is sometimes employed.

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Project Info and Activities:

Gabriel attends TZ-319 in Morogoro

* Home to approximately 90,000 residents
* Primary language is Lugulu
* Most common work is day laboring
* Average earning is $8 a month
* Regional Diet: beans, maize, beans & rice
* Common health problems: malaria, typhoid, HIV/AIDS
* Typical Houses: cement floors, brick walls, corrugated roofs

Center Activities: Bible teaching, health screening, medical treatment, personal hygiene education, fieldtrips, recreational activities, school supplies and uniforms.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: soccer/football, running, art/drawing

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Letter Highlights...

"I would like to tell you about our center and now we have many studies to day we learn about the value of every human being who is created with God and we learn from Psalm 139:1-3 this studies teach us many things and my studies can go well."

"I like to play football."

"Even I like so much football, but I quit exercises because I am in vocational college, pursuing mechanics. God is good, he give me another opportunity to live."

"I like the story of David, the way he killed Goliath a Philistine."

"I am very happy to hear that you have a new baby, I pray for him to God that he will grow well and that you will be able to caring in the very nice care. I am so happy to see his picture, he is so beautiful."

"I greet you warmly. HOW ARE YOU? I thank God for this chance to write a letter to you today. I am doing well in my life. I know you are very happy for this letter I am writing to you."

"I am doing well in my studies here at the center...Your friend who loves you and prays for you, Gabriel"

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Final Letter

We received a final letter from Gabriel's project in April 2018:

Greetings in the name of Jesus. Dear Mr. & Mrs. Hinojosas. It is our hope that you are continuing well with your daily activities. We would like to thank you for your love and generosity in caring for this child Gabriel, may God bless you so much for the work done. We are sad to inform you that we can no longer be with this child because of absenteeism. Apart from all the efforts done but with no avail. We hope God will give you strength and comfort during this hard time and may you have another child to take care. May God bless you so much for your heart. Thank you for the nice loving letters to Gabriel. Thank you for the gifts you sent to him which helped to buy different things. Thank you so much and God multiply where you lack.

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Gildas in Togo

We began corresponding with Gildas in January 2017. I will update this as we hear from him.

We have received 6 letters and one country director's letter while corresponding with Gildas. His birthday is January 29. Gildas lives with his parents, and his mom is employed. He also has a twin brother.

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Project Info and Activities:

Gildas attends TG-909 in Hetsiavi, Tsevie
* Home to approximately 5,600 residents
* Primary language is Ewe
* Most common work is day laboring or subsistence farming
* Average earning is $25 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, beans, chicken, fish, cassava, rice, potatoes & goat
* Common health problems: malaria
* Typical Houses: cement floors, brick walls, tin roofs

Center Activities: Bible teaching, retreats, choir, drama groups, hygiene and nutrition education, physical exercises, service opportunities, tutoring and educational materials.

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Miscellaneous Info from Letters:

* Favorites: group games, soccer/football, running, art/drawing, singing, other ball games, marbles

* Dreams: travel all over the world, visit Dubai, meet Adebayor (Togolese soccer player), help his family to know Christ, to be an advocate when grown

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Letter Highlights...

"About being kind and polite, I have learned to share food with friends and greet members of the family."

"During my dental checkup, I learnt that I have not to break hard things with my teeth."

"I went for surgery and by the grace of God it went well. I am now well and I hope you are doing well. I am fine and I hope you are too."

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