The Gift of Sponsorship

One of the goals of our work at Lahash is to build a deep connection and relationship between those that sponsor the vulnerable children in East Africa and the children themselves. We want our sponsors to know that they are not "just" giving money, but they are giving tangible, much-needed items that bring hope, happiness, and sometimes, quite literally, life.

Building relationships is a core value at Lahash, especially when it comes to caring for the vulnerable on a global scale. We meet with the family of each child to find out what their specific needs are. Those needs are communicated to the child's sponsor, who is then able to give an individualized gift just for their sponsored child.



"When creating the lists for Christmas gifts, it is so wonderful to be able to meet directly with each family to find out what they most need," says Leisha Otieno, Lahash Sponsorship Director. "By fostering a relationship between our sponsors and the children they support, we build a community that is directly connected, and our sponsors know they are giving something truly need by their child. I have visited with so many families in East Africa who are amazed that people in America care about them. They tell me over and over, 'Please let them know how thankful we are for them!'"




We want to thank all of our sponsors for their generosity and caring. Many of you have received hand-made thank-you notes from the children you sponsor, and we have received many photos of the children being given the items that you donated this past Christmas. We hope that by connecting you directly with the child you sponsor, you can continue to grow a personal relationship with the vulnerable in East Africa. Thank you all for your gifts, and for taking the time to build your relationships with the children in East Africa.