My son

I signed up for Child Sponsorship by World Vision about two months ago. I have wanted to sign up for child sponsorship years back but I never got it done due to some reasons. This idea rang my mind after I read 橘舞's blog.

I have this misconception that Child Sponsorship means all the money I donate will go to the child. This is absolutely wrong. The money receive from child sponsorship will be pooled into a fund and use by the community to improve their living. This is perhaps better as it benefits more people.

Anyway, I got a son through Child Sponsorship. My son is from Laos (upon my request as I want a child from Laos) and his name is BY (can't reveal the child's name due to legal issues). BY is 9 year old and staying in a village with his family.

I received BY's profile a few days after they made the first deduction from my credit card. Within the next 2 weeks, I received a letter from BY. I was so happy and surprised! BY asked his brother to write on his behalf and introduce about himself. I wrote back to BY and was surprised to receive another mail from him.

This time he sent me his progress report and a drawing of a chicken (his favorite animal) by him. Lao World Vision also sent me a write-up on the community that BY stayed.

So far I am quite satisfied with the actions taken by Laos World Vision. They do make sure that I am fully aware of BY's situation and their community project.

I hope one day I can meet BY in Laos. I really want to go to Laos. If my financial permits, I would want to sponsor another child too.