Julia Curran

Behind the Picture – Austin 20869

A Bit About Austin! Austin is a 10-year-old boy from Nairobi, Kenya, who lives with his grandmother and siblings. After his mother passed away and with his father absent, his older brother became the sole provider for the family, dropping out of 6th grade to work. They live in a small steel house with only

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Child Sponsorship – Why it Matters

The Gospel has a resounding call to care for the vulnerable and share the love of Christ. Child sponsorship is a powerful way we can answer this call, impacting not just the life of a child, but also our own walk with God. Let’s explore why child sponsorship matters, and how it allows us to

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Behind the Picture – Tania 30199

A Bit About Tania! Tania is a 13-year-old girl living in a two-room shack in Johannesburg, South Africa, with her aunt and cousins. Tragically, her mother left one day and never returned, leaving Tania with her grandmother. After her grandmother passed away, Tania was taken in by her aunt. However, her aunt has no consistent

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Behind the Picture – Eddy 20713

A Bit About Eddy! Eddy, a 15-year-old boy from Kisumu, Kenya, lives with his mother because his father passed away after a long illness. His mother is the sole provider and works on other people’s farms. Sadly, Eddy’s mother is continually sick, so she isn’t able to work. This often leaves them without money for

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Victoria’s Story

Victoria’s story begins in the slums of Mwanza, Tanzania, where life is a daily struggle. Slums are densely populated areas with substandard housing, often lacking basic necessities like reliable sanitation, clean water, and electricity. Most homes are makeshift shelters built from plywood, corrugated metal, and sheets of plastic. In this challenging environment, Victoria was born

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Behind the Picture – Pretty 60409

A Bit About Pretty! Pretty is a 9-year-old girl from Kampala, Uganda, and lives with her parents. Pretty helps out at home by sweeping and washing dishes. She loves going to school and learning, and her favorite Bible story is Jesus dying on the cross for our sins. Pretty enjoys many things during his time

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