Our work with pastors, families and children in the Amazon has grown immensely this year. A large part of this increased impact comes from ramping up our child protection efforts. Child abuse is prevalent along the Amazon River, where families live in obscurity and alcoholism runs rampant. While Amazonas is …
Changing the Next Generation in Moldova
Over the past year, the situation with the war in Ukraine has continued to impact our work in Moldova. Inflation has soared and energy prices continue to be an area of concern. But our 45+ team on the ground in Moldova continues to serve the most vulnerable children and families …
Understanding the Moldovan School System
Written by: Jennifer Sevier Sponsor and JMI Moldova Volunteer If you have had the privilege to sponsor a child through the JMI Sponsorship program, you have likely been confused by the terminology the children use to describe their school experiences. Having sponsored children for many years, I was often unsure …
Sponsor Spotlight: Teresa Harris
It is such a joy to hear how God works through our child sponsorship program to not only change the lives of vulnerable children and families in Moldova and the Amazon, but also make a lasting impact on the sponsors themselves. Below is an inspiring Q&A with one of our …
Sponsor Spotlight: Ruth “followed her tears”
If you’re already a sponsor, you know what’s like connecting with a vulnerable child across the world and watching them grow and thrive. Not much can compare with the joy of receiving one of their letters talking about new discoveries and hope for a bright future. Every sponsor’s experience is …