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
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 how their system worked. Now that I’m living here, …
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 …
A Complete Guide to Child Sponsorship
Taking the step to stand in the gap for a vulnerable child as a sponsor is one of the most meaningful ways to make a real, tangible difference in the life of an impoverished person a world away. The one-to-one child sponsorship model is an incredible way to connect on …
How Child Sponsorship Helps Prevent Human Trafficking
Written by: Dr. Chris Hardy, Director of Programs & Partnerships This post is part of a series on human trafficking prevention, written by Dr. Hardy on behalf of Justice & Mercy International. Part 1, “A Christian’s Fight Against Human Trafficking,” focuses on why this is an important issue for Christians, …