Child Sponsor Program

You've most likely heard from us in recent weeks, as we contacted all of our sponsors to enlist their help with this year's Easter gifts for sponsored children.

Although not all countries where we work celebrate Easter the same as it is celebrated in America, this day has taken on special significance for them through Children International. That's due to the generosity of our sponsors, who provide them every year with gifts that, though simple, really make a difference in their lives.

In many countries our Easter gift consists of school uniforms, supplies or shoes. These are items that are essential, as often children are not allowed to attend school without them. This can pose real problems for parents who are so desperately poor that buying school supplies can mean not being able to buy food for the family. One mom in the Dominican Republic wept as her daughter received her Easter gift, saying, "Now my daughter can go to school with decent clothes."

So...from us to you...thanks. Easter is just another example of your generosity, and we -- and hundreds of thousands of sponsored children -- sincerely appreciate it.

Children International's sponsorship program provides essential items for children living in poverty. Please visit our website, www.children.org, for more information on how you can help needy children.