I was just blown away by this recent post on the Christianity Today site that gives credibility, through solid statistics and economic data, of just how much of a difference you can really make in the world when you sponsor a child. You’ve got to check out this article, which details a study that was done on people who had received sponsorships as children and where they are today.
When you sponsor a child, this study proves sponsorship makes children
- 27 to 40 percent more likely to complete secondary school
- 50 to 80 percent more likely to complete a university education
- 14–18 percent more likely to obtain a salaried job
- 35 percent more likely to obtain a white-collar job
Evidence from the study also concluded that these sponsored kids are more likely to become community leaders and church leaders. Wow!
Now that you know about the children in need, what will you do about it? – Everett Swanson, founder of Compassion International
Compassion International is a ministry that is dear to my heart. I had the privilege of going to Nicaragua this year with a Compassion team and it was life-changing for me. I am thrilled to be a part of the Compassion Bloggers network, telling others about the world’s children who are in need and using my blog to encourage others to do something about it, such as sponsoring a child.
Are You a Blogger? Join the Compassion Blogger Network
Want to get in on changing the world? If you’re a blogger, use your influence to tell others about the ministry of Compassion International. It’s never been easier or more fun than it is right now, during Compassion’s Blog Month. Check out all the details for the contest they’re running right now, which includes as the grand prize a spot on a 2014 Compassion International blog trip. You can sign up to join the Compassion Blogger network, start posting, and encourage people to sponsor a child.
Not a blogger? Sponsor a child today. It’s the #1 way to change the world.
Read all about my Compassion International trip on Faithful Provisions.
