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 Country Cambodia
 Birthday 13
 Favorite Activity Jumping Rope
 Chores Cooking
Hello, I am a young girl. I have no sisters and 1 brother. My parents are working elsewhere. I live with my grandmother. My health is good and my progress is good. In school, my favourite subject is national languages. When I get home from school, I help my family by cooking. I enjoy jumping rope.
I live in a small community in a cluster of villages in the Trapeang Prasat region, in the far north of Cambodia. It is very green and wet here. The area is known for its wildlife reserve. We speak the Khmer language.
Nearly all of the families here are farmers but do not own their own land and cannot grow enough rice or cassava to feed their families. A lot of my friends stay home from school to work on the farm. Most families do not even have a proper latrine or clean water.
But you are helping to change all that! With FH’s help, our community has come together and made a plan. Your sponsorship lets me go to school and have regular health check-ups, while also helping my parents (or caregivers) learn new ways to care for me and other kids; FH is helping form farmers cooperatives and Savings and Loans Groups, offering training for farming and health and nutrition, and is helping us to work better with the local government.
Please pray for me and my family as we work for a better future. Thank you for walking with us!
Your sponsorship is part of a plan.
QUESTIONS? WE'VE GOT ANSWERS!
Q. How much does it cost?
A. It costs $38/month to sponsor a child.
Q. Is child sponsorship tax deductible?
A. Yes! We’ll send you a tax receipt for your yearly sponsorship total every February.
Q. What do I do if my contact or payment information changes?
A. Please call 1-800-667-0605 or email us at sponsorship@fhcanada.org to report a change of address, phone number, banking or credit card information.
Q. What if I fall behind on payments?
A. Let us know if you run into difficulty and need to make alternate arrangements. Life happens and we do our best to find a way to keep the sponsorship relationship you’ve developed until you get back on your feet. You matter to us as well.
Q. Can I post about and/or contact my sponsored child online?
A. In order to protect the wellbeing and privacy of sponsored children and their families, we ask you to only refer to a child’s first name if you are posting online. Please do not attempt to contact your sponsored child via social media as this threatens the privacy and safety for both you and your sponsored child.
Please use our message center to write to your child.
Q. What communications can I expect as a sponsor?
A. We will send you a letter of introduction from your sponsored child within the first few months of your sponsorship. You’ll also receive an annual progress report on how your sponsored child is doing and a Christmas card from him/her.
Additionally, we will send you a few general Food for the Hungry updates throughout the year so you can see the larger picture of sustainable development you are a part of in your child’s community.
Q. How long do I need to sponsor?
A. Our promise is to graduate communities out of poverty in 10 years. We ask sponsors to walk with a community for as much of this journey as possible. Consistent, monthly sponsorship builds peace of mind and security for parents, allowing them to focus on building long-term solutions for their families.
Once a community graduates, you are invited to walk alongside another child and their family and help them thrive as well.
If you feel you’re unable to continue your sponsorship due to financial limitations, please call us at 1.800.667.0605 to discuss options. (see next question)
Q. Will I always sponsor the same child?
A. Generally, you will sponsor the same child for the duration of your commitment although some rare exceptions do occur:
their family moves out of the program area,
they or their parents opt out of the program,
they graduate from school,
they marry,
or the child passes away.
Q. Can I visit my sponsored child?
A. Yes! If you’re planning to be in the area where your sponsored child lives, let us know before you leave Canada and we will do our best to make this possible. Arrangements can be made once you have completed our application process which is designed to protect both you and your sponsored child
Can’t find the answers you are looking for? We're here to help.
Call us: 1.800.667.0605
Email us: info@fhcanada.org
Write your child. Grow a relationship.
A great way to build a relationship with your sponsored child is by writing to them. Your communication will give you the opportunity to learn all about your sponsored child. Share successes and challenges while encouraging your sponsored child in school and family life.
How letter writing works.
1. Mail us a letter or use our online writing tool.
2. We'll send your letter to your child's country where it will be translated by Food for the Hungry staff.
3. Your translated letter will be transported to their village and hand delivered by our dedicated staff.
4. Your child will be thrilled to read your letter and will send you a reply.
What to write.
It's not hard to write a letter. Keep it simple. Share a little about what your life is like, what you like to do in your free time, or a something about your family. Feel free to ask your sponsored child a question about their life. Think about the the things that were important to you as a child. Family. Friends. School. Children love their letters and cherish them forever. Your efforts can make a huge impact!
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