Writing letters is a crucial way to build a relationship with your sponsored child, but it can also be one of the most challenging. You don’t know what to say, and you don’t know when you’ll get a response. With the next letter deadline quickly approaching, here are some easy steps and ideas to make your letter-writing experience as easy as 1-2-3!

  1. What do I talk about? Your sponsored child loves to learn about YOU!
    • Things to INCLUDE in your letter:
      • Information about your family
      • Holidays – what and why do you celebrate?
      • Your work/hobbies
      • Favorite Bible verses
    • Things to AVOID writing about:
      • Material possessions
      • Money
      • Any major cultural differences (example: People in India do not typically eat beef. Talking about this may make them uncomfortable.)
      • Evangelizing (If you are sponsoring a child from Asha Project, please consider that your child lives in a Hindu village, which is, for the most part, a non-Christian environment. It is important that we all do our best to help protect the child in India. Therefore, it is extremely important to avoid pushing Christianity. If Hindu extremists read such a letter the children, their families, and our ministry in the region may be in jeopardy.)
  2. What do I ask? Your sponsored child also enjoys telling you a little about their personal life!
    • Ask about:
      • Your child’s family or village
      • Favorite subjects
      • Holidays
      • Hobbies or favorite games
    • Things to AVOID asking:
      • ‘How can we help you more?’
      • Monetary / material questions
  3. What types of photos can I send?
    • Photos to send:
      • Photos of you and/or your family
      • Photos of the landscape of your town
      • Photos of your pet
    • Photos to AVOID sending:
      • Immodest photos (bathing suits, or other immodest clothing)
      • Material items such as large homes or fancy cars
      • Cooking or eating beef

 

Please note that all correspondence to and from your child will go through a screening process by the Mid India Child office. This is for your safety and the safety of your sponsored child.

Please note that it takes approximately two to three months for your letter to reach your sponsored child and the same for the letter from the child to you. 

 

Thank you for taking the time to write to your sponsored child! Your letters provide endless smiles for the children of Mid India Child!!