Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


Happy New Year!

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and that 2025 is off to an amazing start! Each new year brings new challenges and opportunities, and at Child Impact, we are more determined than ever to bring hope and healing to God’s suffering children around the world. We want to share with you the exciting news that our sponsorship program has just reached the milestone of supporting 5,000 children in Adventist Mission Schools! Thank you to everyone who sponsors a child through their monthly donations or gives to our Unsponsored Child Fund.

Here’s a sneak peek at what we have planned for 2025 by God’s grace and with your support:

Thailand
In Mae Sot, we will begin construction on a 12-classroom school building at Sunshine Orchard and add another 200 students to our sponsorship program. In Chiang Mai, we will open an afterschool learning center serving vulnerable children from a slum community along the canal.

Philippines
We will begin construction on the new Child Impact Rescue Campus on the island of Palawan, serving girls at risk of child marriage. In Manila, we are laying plans for a new community center serving children at risk of sexual exploitation.

India
The new boy’s dormitory at the Child Impact Deaf School should be completed this summer along with new classrooms for the children!

Mexico
We will start a new project for girls who have become pregnant through violence and exploitation, offering them a safe place to live, mental health counselling, vocational skill training, and nutritional support throughout their pregnancies.

Brazil
We will launch our second project in Brazil aimed at fighting human trafficking in the Amazon. The government has offered to give us free land on which to construct a safe haven for children who have been abused.

Colombia
We will meet with government and police officials in January to purchase land on which to build a rescue campus in the jungle. We also plan to rescue 30 additional girls and bring them to the new Child Impact dormitory at Vida Sana, just outside of Bogotá. Additionally, we plan to construct a housing block for missionaries and new staff to work with the increased number of rescued children in Guaviare.

Tanzania
Construction is being completed in January on new boys’ and girls’ dormitories on the campus of Twing Memorial Secondary School.

Zambia
The new Child Impact airplane will begin operating this summer and will serve children living on the Kafue River islands! We will also complete the second girls’ rescue dormitory and bring an additional 100 girls into our sponsorship program by this fall.

New Countries
We are planning to start new Operation Child Rescue projects in Peru and Laos in 2025. I can’t wait to share more details on these projects with you soon!

Let’s do all we can in 2025 to spread the good news of Jesus Christ, and His soon return, with children around the world! If you would like more information about ways you can support these projects, please contact us at the link below or call our office at 423-910-0667. Thank you for bringing hope to a child.

To God be the glory,

Jason Churchwell
VP of Field Operations

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


I am so thankful to be able to share with you the results from a part of our fundraising campaign over Christmas that included freeing families from slavery in Pakistan. Four families were freed this week and have begun 2025 by living in freedom! Every time I see photos of a family loading their meager belongings onto a truck and heading to a new home, I get so excited! Their smiles are contagious, and you can see the joy they now have for this opportunity to start a new life. Many shared that they inherited debts which have been passed down for generations. One family with five girls, all of them appearing to be very young, shared that their three oldest daughters were also being forced to work to pay off their loan. Being a father to girls myself, my heart breaks when I imagine what it must feel like for these fathers to be in such a helpless position and not be able to provide for their families.

But thanks to each of you who donated to Operation Child Rescue or through our Gift Catalog campaign to free a family in Pakistan, these fathers will now be able to provide a safe place and an education for their children. Our partners on the ground work with each family by providing for all of their living expenses for the first six months in their new homes. They help tutor their children and give Bible studies to the families, as many of them are Christians who have been persecuted for refusing to give up their faith. They ensure each family can find a new job to support themselves, making sure they never go back to a life of slavery again.

With your support, Child Impact has now freed over 100 individuals who were living in slavery in Pakistan. Thank you for your generosity and kindness towards these precious families!

To God be the glory,

Jason Churchwell
VP of Field Operations

P.S. If you would like to be a part of our movement "to proclaim that captives will be released" (Luke 4:18, NLT) and help us free more families from slavery in Pakistan, click the button below to join us!

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


In 2024, Child Impact was blessed to reach the goal of sponsoring 5,000 students. This was a significant accomplishment, one that would not have been possible without the generosity of our many donors and sponsors—thank you! This achievement was also made possible by our dedicated staff, both at the Child Impact office in Tennessee and across Africa and Asia, where we currently sponsor students. In total, over 32 staff members contribute to making the Sponsorship Program possible—not to mention all the teachers and school administrators!

In the Philippines, some teachers live in extremely remote areas, with certain locations requiring over eight hours of hiking to reach. Nicky and her husband live in a house situated next to the one-room school building. Their home is bordered by a creek and offers a stunning view of the mountains, with the ocean visible in the distance. While the setting is beautiful, the amenities are far from ideal. We learned that the school bathroom construction had been delayed and was still unfinished. In the meantime, Teacher Nicky allows all 30+ students to use the bathroom in her own home. Beyond that, since the students only have one uniform shirt each, she has them change into another shirt and then washes every uniform shirt in the creek behind her house so the students can have clean shirts to wear the following week.

As a Child Impact team recently visited the small literacy schools on various mountains, we noticed that the walls were often bare, with little to no teaching aids or posters. We always spoke with the teachers about the students and their families, the classes they were teaching, and any needs they had. To our surprise, the teachers rarely shared any requests or needs. After spending more time with them, we would ask again about their needs, and once more, they would assure us that the schools had sufficient resources. However, after several hours of conversation, they would finally begin to mention teaching aids, books, or other items that could be helpful in their classrooms.

We are extremely thankful for the dedication of our field partners. We invite you to join us in praying for them as they minister to the many students in their respective countries. If you would like to help support these teachers and their classrooms, consider giving through our Gift Catalog for items such as school uniforms, computers, field trips, or school supplies. Thank you for your generosity!

Christina Donesky
Sponsorship Manager—Asia Division

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


“Daddy, you’re not changing my school, are you?” Bruno asked.

“I am,” His dad responded.

“No, Daddy, please don’t change my school,” Bruno begged his dad.

As we re-enrolled Bruno at the Seventh-day Adventist academy that Child Impact Brazil sponsors him for, his dad, Carlos, told me about this dialog they had as he was planning on placing Bruno back in public school. You might be wondering why someone would want to remove his son from a private school when he’s got everything paid for. I wondered that, too, when Bruno’s mom, Elisabete, told me at the end of last year that they did not wish to re-enroll him. It took some effort to get a real reason out of her, but eventually she confessed that she was really scared by a document she had received from the school. It had her name on it, and it showed a very large tuition amount.

Portuguese is not her first language, and as she showed the document to some relatives, they began to tell her and her husband that she was unwise to trust us, that we could leave Bruno’s bill unpaid and that would leave her in a large amount of debt. She started crying as she continued explaining that these relatives have never once helped with her needs for her children, yet they are regularly drinking with her husband, who’s an alcoholic.

Though Elisabete wanted Bruno to continue to be sponsored, she was caving under the pressure, particularly that of her husband. I talked to her, prayed with her, and asked her to send her husband to talk to me by the following week. And…he never came. I was certain that they had given up on the sponsorship until just last week when Carlos finally came to the office. He looked distrusting and kept his head down. He explained to me his concerns. I told him the same thing I had already explained to his wife, that we would pay the entire year of tuition upfront, so there were no debts for them to worry about. He perked up in a way that I wasn’t expecting when I said that and asked if we could call the school immediately to see if there was still availability for Bruno’s grade. By God’s grace, there was. I had the great joy of bringing both of Bruno’s parents to the school for his re-enrollment.

God had an additional little blessing for Bruno. When we initially called, the slots available were not for Bruno’s class; he was going to be changed to a different class. Because I went on a trip last week, we had to wait to take care of this. During that time, a child from his class moved schools, and now Bruno will be able to continue at the school with his same classmates. What a blessing it is to see God providing for Bruno, even in the smallest details!

A huge thank you to our supporters who have stepped in to sponsor and bring hope to children like Bruno! Because of you, the lives of many children are being transformed.

Nicole Bertelli
Child Impact Brazil—Country Manager

P.S. If you're not a sponsor, you're invited to become a part of this life-changing program and make a difference for children like Bruno, supporting their education and giving them hope for a brighter future beyond the cycles of generational poverty. Click the link below!

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


Child Impact International’s new country office in Chiang Mai, Thailand, recently opened an after-school program for children living in the slums. This program offers tutoring as well as classes for English, music, and art for the most vulnerable children in the city. Our team in Thailand also works to provide one-on-one help where needed for these vulnerable children and their families, such as assisting enrolling children in school who have never been before or providing food support when a family doesn’t have enough to feed their children. Our Child Impact Thailand Country Manager, Nana Oangkanayotkiree, shared this inspiring story about the beginnings of the new after-school program.

I have recently been gathering information about children to start Child Impact Thailand’s new after-school project. I had the opportunity to visit the community and meet with parents to have them fill out registration forms for their children. As our team walked around, we met children one by one, and many of them started following me, curious and eager to learn about our program. A few children even volunteered to walk with us, helping in any way they could. They carried folders, held pens, and enthusiastically shared details about our project with their friends and even their friends' parents. Their willingness to get involved was both heartwarming and inspiring.

One boy approached me and said he wanted to register. I smiled and told him, "Of course, but let me meet your parents and ask for their permission first." He explained that his parents weren’t home and wouldn’t return until late at night. Hearing this, I assured him we could come back another day or that he and his parents could visit our center to complete the form. I continued walking to the houses we had planned to visit that day. Not long after, the same boy returned, bringing his brother along to fill out the registration form. At that moment, I was thrilled and overjoyed to see how eager the children were to join our program (and it wasn’t just that young boy)! Later, other children, who couldn’t wait for me to visit their homes, called their parents and came directly to me to complete the forms.

A few days later, when I returned to the community, something truly touched my heart. As soon as I entered, several children ran up to me, saying they had been waiting in front of the center for two hours but couldn’t find me. Surprised, I asked when this had happened, and they told me it was on Saturday morning. I explained that the center is closed on Saturdays. They told me they had gone there because they were excited to fill out the registration form. Their dedication and enthusiasm left me speechless.

Starting this project has brought a mix of emotions that are difficult to put into words. However, seeing the children’s excitement and eagerness to participate has given me a renewed sense of purpose. It drives away my fears and fatigue, replacing them with determination and joy. It inspires me to work even harder to make this program a reality.

Nana Oangkanayotkiree
Child Impact Thailand—Country Manager

P.S. If you would like to support this initiative and others like it that are reaching the most vulnerable children and protecting against trafficking, abuse, and exploitation, consider making a one-time or recurring gift to Child Impact's Operation Child Rescue! If you have already given, THANK YOU for your support!

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


A well-known story in the Bible is about three wise men who came from the East to search for and worship the newborn King of the Jews. These men were clearly educated and financially successful individuals who had spent their lives in productive study and commerce. How interesting it would have been to have talk to, even interview, these three individuals when they were young men. What were their dreams and aspirations at that time? What sort of homes did they come from? What fostered their dreams and expectations at that stage of life? I contemplated these thoughts after recently visiting the New Hope Orphanage and School in Gruder, Ethiopia. During my visit, I was privileged to spend a delightful hour with three of the older students.

The first young man told me his name was Yohannes. He stated that his passion was to follow Jesus’ example of being a physician. He saw all sorts of physical needs around him in his country and a severe lack of qualified doctors. He saw, like Jesus did, that before you could reach a person’s deepest spiritual needs, you needed to address their physical needs first. The passion in his eyes demonstrated a determination any parent would love to see in their child.

The second young man was Henook. He wants to become an effective civil engineer. He saw around him a country poor in infrastructure—poor roads, schools, hospitals, and educational institutions. Somewhere in life, he discovered what many leading economists have propagated for years: before a country can truly raise its overall standard of living, it must work on educating its citizens and improving its infrastructure to facilitate economic growth.

The third young man was Bonsa, who stated that he wanted to be the Prime Minister of Ethiopia. He had an incredible vision of what his country could be if it had a leader who was able to break the yoke of corruption and avarice that seems to personify recent leaders. He longed to end the civil war in his country, which he said was so unnecessary and wasteful of resources needed for improving the lives of his country’s citizens. They were not fighting a foreign invader—Ethiopians were fighting each other unnecessarily.

Reflecting on our conversations, I felt I had talked to soon-to-be college graduates from successful middle- or upper-class homes. Shockingly, the very opposite was true. These young men were about as opposite of that background as one can get, having several strikes working against them.

The first strike is that they are orphans. The second strike is they live in a very poor country where the leadership does not seem to care for citizens like them. The third strike is the civil war that has been raging for years, giving the population no sense of security or hope for the future.

Seeing all the needs at New Hope, I felt totally overwhelmed with what I could do in partnership with Child Impact International. As a donor, I have a passionate desire to do all I can to change as many lives as possible through the resources with which God has blessed me. But through the dismal fog of being overwhelmed came a bright shining beam of light coming from my three new friends—“Three Wise Men” from Ethiopia—who have the grand opportunity of rising above poverty and becoming truly Wise Men to lead Ethiopia and its people into a brave new world. Please consider joining me and thousands of people around the world in supporting the work of Child Impact. We are saving children like these, not only one at a time—and that is what truly counts—but now, by thousands in projects around the world like New Hope Orphanage and School. Only when we are in heaven will we truly understand what God accomplished through our dedicated commitment of our resources through the ministry of Child Impact.

Ronald Herr
Child Impact International Board Member

P.S. There are many children awaiting sponsorship in Ethiopia. If you feel called to support a child from New Hope Orphanage and School, empowering their education and giving them the chance to rise above generational poverty, visit the link below to get started. To those who are sponsors, THANK YOU for making a lasting impact in the life of a child!

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


Earlier this month, I had the privilege of visiting two of our partner locations in Tanzania: Falco’s Children’s Village and Twing Memorial Schools. I was deeply moved by the warmth and gratitude of the students and the dedication of the staff. It was truly an eye-opening experience.

One of the highlights of my trip was the chance to read a letter to my mom’s sponsored child, and to share photos of our family with him. He’s a twin, just like me, and he was so excited to learn we had that in common! The children in our sponsorship program love receiving letters from their sponsors—it means so much to them. If you haven’t yet set up your sponsor account on our website, I encourage you to do so soon. It’s a wonderful way to begin sending messages to your sponsored student!

Worshiping with the children at Falco’s was a moment I’ll never forget. The children’s voices, full of joy and energy, filled the space with such beautiful music. It was a slice of heaven. The heartfelt song they prepared for our group was especially moving—tears streamed down my face as I listened to their sincere gratitude. Thanks to sponsorship, these children have safe shelter, nutritious food, access to education, caring staff, and, most importantly, know the love of Jesus.

After leaving Falco’s, we visited Twing Memorial Primary and Secondary Schools. Sponsorship funds provide school supplies for these schools and additional gifts made to our Rice, Health, and Education fund help to meet any extra needs. During our visit, we brought thousands of pencils, along with teaching resources and sports equipment. It was incredible to see the children's reactions—each child eagerly held out both hands for their personal pencil, as if it were a treasure. These pencils cost only a few cents, but they reacted as if I had put a $100 bill in their small hands.

Coming home, I am even more certain of the difference sponsorship is making. I witnessed firsthand how these funds are changing the lives of hundreds of students in Tanzania. If you’ve been thinking about becoming a sponsor or sponsoring another child, I can assure you, your support transforms lives. There are still hundreds of children waiting for a sponsor, and I encourage you to earnestly consider whether you are meant to sponsor one of these vulnerable children today.

Thank you for your continued support!

In His Service,

Melissa Moore
Sponsorship Manager - Africa

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


Brazil’s religious culture has a complex mix of spiritualism, mysticism and Catholicism. Native Brazilian culture is full of mystical practices. Colonized by the Portuguese, they brought in strong Catholic roots to the country, and then there was a large migration of Africans, who brought in candomblé and umbanda, which are African spiritualist practices filled with witchcraft. Then in the early 1900s, a Brazilian “spiritualist medium,” Chico Xavier, popularized spiritualism nationwide.

Today, the average Brazilian will tell you they believe in the Bible, but at the same time, they also believe in reincarnation, horoscope, and have odd superstitious beliefs. For example: if you leave your sandals upside down, your mom is going to die or throwing salt over your shoulder protects from other people’s envy. Around the new year, you’ll see candles lit on the side of the road for protection from the spirits and other creepier rituals. All of this to say, though most people claim to believe in the Bible, they don’t know its teachings and tend to treat it as just another source of wisdom.

In our after-school curriculum at Child Impact Brazil, we teach the kids the Bible, and we have amazing experiences of them understanding truths that are life-changing. Below is a report from Rodolfo, our Bible teacher, about one of these experiences:

“It all started with today's study as we talked about the creation of the world. During the study, I asked everyone to open the Bible and read Genesis 2:7: 'Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.' From this verse on, we began to talk about souls. I asked if they believed in reincarnation, and they all said yes. That's when I gave an example: ‘If Raissa, in a previous life, had been a princess, then a boy, and in another life a dog, when God came to judge her, which of those lives would He judge? After all, Raissa would have lived several different lives!’ At that moment, Raissa reflected, and she said, ‘That’s true, Uncle! Now I understand what you meant. We will die, that is, 'sleep,' and then we will await the judgment of this one life we have.’ Everyone agreed with this understanding, and the study continued with this new perspective.”

Every week our kids are learning different truths about God’s word and His love for them. They might have otherwise never had the experience to understand the most important “book” in their lives.

Nicole Bertelli
Child Impact Brazil—Director

P.S. If you would like to support projects like our after-school program in Brazil that are reaching vulnerable and at-risk children, protecting against abuse and trafficking while providing holistic care and educational programs, consider making a one-time or recurring gift to Child Impact's Operation Child Rescue initiative! If you have already given, THANK YOU for your support!

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


At Child Impact International, our sponsorship program goes beyond education—we are committed to nurturing the whole child, including their spiritual well-being. A strong spiritual foundation fosters hope, resilience, and a sense of purpose, empowering children to navigate life’s challenges with confidence. I am excited to share a story sent by one of our dedicated teachers in the Philippines.

Amira, the youngest in her class, is bright and hardworking. Living on a hill near the school, she always arrives early. Every morning, her teacher sees her doing chores—fetching water, washing dishes, or scrubbing clothes. With a new baby sister, her responsibilities at home have grown.

Her mother works tirelessly to provide food, but her father mostly sits on the porch. His legs have become thinner, and he can no longer walk properly. A few months ago, he got a small splinter in his toe, which led to a serious infection after he tried to remove it with a rusty machete. His foot swelled painfully, forcing his family to carry him across the river to a village clinic.

When Amira and her family returned from the clinic, the teachers helped her care for her father’s wound. She diligently gathered guava leaves for her mother to boil and use to clean the wound. Though he tried to walk, the pain was unbearable. Seeing his sadness at his inability to help his family, Amira shyly asked the school to pray for him, longing to see him walk again.

At school, Amira loves to sing during worship. Once a week, she leads the singing, and during prayer, she always asks God to heal her father. Then, just days ago, her teacher saw Amira's father sitting outside, filling bags with soil for seedlings. Though he couldn’t walk yet, he had found a way to help his family again. Amira sat beside him, her face beaming with joy.

God listens to prayers—even the simple and sincere ones from a child’s heart.

Christina Donesky
Regional Sponsorship Manager - Asia

P.S. If you would like to support the mental, physical, and spiritual well-being of children like Amira, consider sponsoring a child or making a gift to our Unsponsored Child Fund, which supports children waiting for a dedicated sponsor. If you are already sponsoring a child, THANK YOU for your life-changing support!

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


I want to share a deeply personal story with you—one that reflects the incredible impact your generosity is having on young lives. Halima* is a 20-year-old woman from a small village in Zambia. Her life has been filled with struggles, but thanks to supporters like you, she is now living a story of hope and opportunity. (Trigger warning: this story contains themes of sexual abuse, loss, and trauma.)

Halima was raised by her mother alongside her siblings, but as they grew older and married, she was told that she, too, would follow the same path after finishing 7th grade. The thought of being married terrified her. She dreamt of finishing her education and building a different future, but that was not to be.

While Halima was still in school, her mother fell seriously ill and passed away. Her world shattered, and she was pulled out of school and sent to live with an uncle. Sadly, rather than offering her love and care, he subjected her to sexual abuse and mistreatment. Halima's life turned into a nightmare. She felt trapped and helpless, far from the future she had dreamed of.

In desperation, Halima reached out to one of her aunts, hoping for protection. Unfortunately, her aunt’s husband was no better, and Halima's suffering continued. To survive, she sold tomatoes and onions by the roadside, but there were many days when she went without food.

Things only worsened when Halima's father passed away from a heart attack. Despite the complicated relationship they had, his death left her feeling even more alone and abandoned. At her lowest point, Halima moved away to a different province, hoping for a fresh start. However, the cycle of abuse repeated itself, leaving her with little hope.

But then, things began to change. Halima's sister in Batoka took her in, offering her shelter. While Halima had to work hard for everything she needed, she was grateful to be free from the horrors of her past. Soon, staff from Riverside Farm, one of Child Impact's partner organizations in Zambia, met Halima, and one of the women offered words of encouragement and hope—something Halima had never experienced before. She told her that her story wasn’t over and that she could still build a brighter future. Through Riverside and Child Impact, Halima was given the opportunity to learn the tailoring trade, and for the first time in her life, she felt seen, cared for, and had hope for a promising future free of abuse.

Halima is deeply grateful for the support she has received. "At [Riverside] Farm, I experience kindness that once seemed impossible. I wake up each day with a purpose, with a future ahead of me. I never knew people could be this generous, this loving. To Child Impact and Riverside, I say thank you. You have given me a chance at life."

Thanks to generous supporters like you, this life-changing work is possible. Halima and others like her have been given the chance to rebuild her lives. Halima is no longer defined by her past struggles but by the hope and opportunities that lie ahead.

Thank you for those who continue to give to support projects like this, transforming lives like Halima's. Your support has truly made a life-changing difference!

To God be the glory,

Jason Churchwell
Vice President of Field Operations

P.S. If you would like to partner with Child Impact to support projects that are changing lives like Halima's, consider supporting our Operation Child Rescue (OCR) initiative by becoming a member of the Rescue Party. As monthly supporters of OCR, Rescue Party members help Child Impact combat the evils of human trafficking through rescue and prevention. Rescue Party members also help us to ensure that each child has a safe home and a loving team to nurture their healing journey after being rescued. Partner with us in our mission to rescue and bring healing to children like Halima by joining the Rescue Party today. Thank you for bringing hope to a child!

*Name changed to protect identity

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


The city of Daulatdia, located in central Bangladesh and situated beside the Padma River, is the world’s largest brothel town, with nearly 2,000 women and girls employed in the prostitution industry. Sex trafficking, the most lucrative form of modern-day slavery, is a harsh reality for many individuals around the world, and Daulatdia is no exception. Women who find themselves in impoverished situations often have no other way of supporting themselves and their children and are left with no other option but to go to live and work inside the brothel. Unfortunately, the children and younger siblings of the women and girls must also move to the brothel since they have no other place to live. Living in these unsafe environments put them at risk for diseases, drugs, and being sold into the sex trade themselves. There is a dire need to provide these girls with a way to secure a better future.

Child Impact International has intervened by providing a safe house for girls at risk of being sold into the sex trade, where they can live securely and pursue their education. The following are stories of two girls who found support at our safe house.

Inaya* is nine-years-old and comes from a very unstable family. Her father was abusive and living off the money that her mother made. He had two other wives in addition to Inaya's mother. Her father abused her mother many times, and when, eventually, she couldn't take it anymore, she left him. However, with four children to care for, she had nowhere to go and no way to support them. With no other options, she decided to move with her children to the brothel to earn enough for the family to live on. The children are often mistreated and are put at risk for many diseases in addition to being in danger of being sold into the sex trade. As Inaya grew, her mother became more and more concerned for her daughter's uncertain future. She heard about the safe home and knew that her daughter would be safe there. Now Inaya is able to have a peaceful, safe life and receive an education. She is in second grade now and dreams of becoming a doctor.

Salma* and her older sister Naima* both live in Bangladesh and come from a broken family after their father left their mother ten years ago. Their mother had a hard time supporting Salma, Naima, and their other two siblings, and eventually, she was left with no alternative but to go and work at the brothel in Daulatdia, bringing her children along with her to live in the brothel village. It was a very unsafe place for children to live, especially for young girls. As Naima got older, she received offers of marriage that made her mother worried. She wanted her daughters to have a safe and happy life and knew that wouldn't be possible if they stayed in Daulatdia. So, she brought both Naima and Salma to Child Impact's safe house so that they could continue their childhood in safety, receive an education, and hopefully have a much-brighter future. Now, Salma is in fourth grade and Naima is in seventh grade, and they are receiving care, support, and the education they deserve.

Every child has the right to grow up in an environment free from exploitation and violence. Yet, for children like Inaya, Salma, and Naima, this fundamental right is often stripped away by circumstances beyond their control. Child Impact is committed to breaking these cycles by providing safety, education, and opportunities for a future filled with hope rather than fear. Through our safe house in Daulatdia, Child Impact is working to provide an alternative to a life of exploitation.

This life-changing work is only possible thanks to generous supporters like you! Thank you for those who continue to give to projects like this, transforming lives like Inaya's. Your support has truly made a life-changing difference!

To God be the glory,

Jason Churchwell
Vice President of Field Operations

P.S. If you would like to partner with Child Impact to support projects that are changing lives like Inaya's, Salma's, and Naima's, consider supporting our Operation Child Rescue (OCR) initiative by becoming a member of the Rescue Party. As monthly supporters of OCR, Rescue Party members help Child Impact combat the evils of human trafficking through rescue and prevention. Rescue Party members also help us to ensure that each child has a safe home and a loving team to nurture their healing journey after being rescued. Partner with us in our mission to rescue and bring healing to children like Halima by joining the Rescue Party today. Thank you for bringing hope to a child!

 *Name changed to protect identity

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


This week, I want to share a message written by one of the recent graduates from Child Impact's sponsorship program at Riverside Farm in Zambia. The first message was sent to the woman in charge of the sponsorship program who is like a mentor and mother to the girls. The second message was written to her sponsor expressing her gratitude.

"Dear Madam,

I hope this letter finds you well. I’m writing to share my deep gratitude for everything you have done for me during my time at school. I don’t even know where to begin because you’ve played such a big role in my journey.

Thanks to your support and guidance, I’ve completed my secondary education—and I honestly don’t think I could have made it this far without you. I still remember the encouragement you used to give us in the dining hall. Those words stuck with me. In fact, when I was sitting in the exam room, it was your voice I kept hearing, reminding me not to give up. That gave me the strength to push through. I’m so proud to say I graduated with 8 points, and I’m really happy with my results.

I thank God who directed you to me to help me complete grade 12."

"To My Sponsor,

I don’t have the perfect words to express just how thankful I am, but please know I am truly grateful from the bottom of my heart. You’ve changed my life in a way I never thought possible. Because of your kindness and generosity, I was able to finish secondary school—something my parents would have struggled to afford.

You may not know me in person, but you have made such a difference—not just in my life, but in the life of my family and the generations to come. You are one of the kindest people I’ve ever known.

May God be with you for the rest of your life."

Thank you to our sponsors for changing the lives of vulnerable children in Zambia and around the world by providing an opportunity for them to pursue their dreams and break cycles of generational poverty through education!

To God be the glory,

Jason Churchwell
Vice President of Field Operations

P.S. If you would like to change a child's life, become a sponsor today. To our sponsors, THANK YOU for your support of these precious children!

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


I feel incredibly blessed to have attended Seventh-day Adventist schools from elementary through graduate school. As a child, I didn’t fully grasp the cost of private education. I knew my family didn’t have much, so I assumed school was free. It wasn’t until I was older that I learned the truth: my siblings and I were able to receive an excellent Adventist education because of the incredible generosity of our church’s Worthy Student Fund. Church members gave sacrificially so that the four of us could learn, grow, and come to know Jesus more deeply.

When I joined Child Impact International over three years ago, I realized that what I experienced was, in many ways, like the child sponsorship program we offer today. Without the support we received, I truly believe I wouldn’t have the love for Jesus or the heart for mission that I carry now—something I owe to my teachers, principals, and the kindness of those who gave.

Today, I have the privilege of working in our sponsorship program and learning the stories of students whose lives are also being transformed through education and faith—just like mine was. I’d love to introduce you to two incredible young girls from Kingsway Preparatory School in Kenya.

Euphine lost her parents when she was in fourth grade. She and her younger sister were left in the care of their grandmother, who struggled to provide for them. Kingsway Preparatory School stepped in, and through Child Impact's sponsorship program, welcomed the girls into their school family. Now in grade 9, Euphine is thriving. Without this support, she might have had to drop out of school to help support her family. Instead, she now has a world of possibilities ahead of her.

Shantel is the second of four children, and as the eldest girl, she has carried many responsibilities at a young age. Her family faces serious financial challenges, and without help, her chances of continuing her education would have been slim. Thanks to sponsorship, Shantel now has access to quality education and is filled with hope for the future. She dreams of completing her studies and using her knowledge to lift her family out of poverty. She’s deeply grateful for the donors who make opportunities like this possible.

We thank God for the many faithful sponsors who are changing lives—giving children hope, a future, and the chance to know Jesus.

Melissa Moore
Sponsorship Manager- Africa


P.S. If you would like to change a child's life, become a sponsor today. To our sponsors, THANK YOU for your support of these precious children!

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


As the school bells quiet down for summer break, the laughter and footsteps of excited children echo through the open streets of one of the communities near Manila, Philippines, that we are supporting—marking the start of something beautiful. This summer, Child Impact Philippines is launching special activities to keep kids active, engaged, and inspired. One of the highlights? A running training program led by certified coach VJ Matias.

This training program is more than just a way to build speed and stamina. It’s about building confidence, fostering community, and creating a safe space where every child—especially those from vulnerable backgrounds—feels seen, supported, and encouraged to move freely, dream boldly, and believe in themselves. Because when kids are given that kind of space, there’s no finish line they can’t cross.

“Running is a life-changing sport,” says Coach VJ. “It shapes a child’s character, improves their health, and equips them with life skills that go far beyond the road.”

On their very first training day, the children arrived full of energy and joy—ready to learn and ready to run. Coach VJ guided them through warm-up routines, proper running form, cool-down stretches, and more. But what stood out the most was their pure delight in being outdoors—feet flying, spirits soaring, and laughter echoing down the streets.

In a sweet and unexpected moment, when Coach VJ challenged them to run their fastest, the kids asked, “Can we run barefoot?” For many of them, running without shoes is second nature—more familiar than sneakers and more freeing than footwear. And while barefoot running has its place, Coach VJ knows that having the right running gear is key to keeping them safe and helping them grow in the sport.

We want to give them more than just a fun summer—we want to equip them for the long run. With proper shoes, attire, and ongoing support, these kids can continue running toward their dreams.

None of this would be possible without the incredible supporters and partners who continue to champion the mission of Child Impact. Thank you for making it possible to bring joy, purpose, and opportunity into these young lives.

Let’s keep cheering them on! Because every step they take brings them closer to the strong, confident future they deserve.

Joville E. Cuevas
Operations Manager - Child Impact Philippines

P.S. To support ongoing projects like this one, become a monthly supporter of Operation Child Rescue! With your monthly gift, you'll become an exclusive member of The Rescue Party, receiving specific monthly updates on Child Impact projects that are fighting and preventing exploitation.

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


We are deeply grateful to report that none of our sponsored schools were significantly affected by the recent earthquake in Myanmar. By God’s grace, the students and their families are safe. However, an urgent situation has presented itself in Myanmar. Due to the ongoing civil war, electricity has become extremely limited across the country—residents are receiving a maximum of one hour of electricity per day. Generators are rarely an option because of the high cost and limited access to fuel. As a result, many are turning to solar energy as a solution.

Several of our sponsored schools are struggling without access to solar power. Three large boarding schools—each housing between 500 and 1,000 students—are unable to pump and store water. This means students living on-site cannot shower, wash clothes, or clean. Many have developed skin issues, and some have even required hospital treatment.

In addition, five smaller schools do have wells for water but, like the boarding schools, they lack lighting in classrooms and dormitories. Students are relying on candles and torches to study and move about at night.

One student who will be benefited by solar power at her school is Nan. She and her younger brother were raised by their maternal grandmother. Her father left the family, and her mother works as a maid on the Thai border and can only support them with a little money for food and clothing. Even though they are Buddhist, Nan’s grandmother decided to send her to a small Seventh-day Adventist church. While attending church, she met Child Impact International's Myanmar country manager. She offered Nan the opportunity to study at one of the Adventist boarding schools. Now, she is happily attending school at South East Adventist Seminary where she has made lots of friends and is actively participating in school and church activities.

Child Impact is planning to respond to the urgent need for solar power at the schools in Myanmar, but we need your help. Five of the smaller schools need solar kits for reliable lighting, costing $2,000 each. The three bigger schools need larger solar kits with enough power to pump water and provide lighting. These cost $17,000 each. If you feel impressed to make a gift toward a solar kit, it will go far to help improve the health, hygiene, and learning for these children in need.

Thank you for your support, and please continue to pray for the children living in the midst of a war-torn country.

Christina Donesky
Sponsorship Manager - Asia Division

P.S. To give toward solar kits for our sponsored schools in Myanmar, click the link below.

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


We all admire the beauty of the Amazon jungle, with beautiful, powerful rivers stretching throughout this entire state in Brazil. These rivers are the only “road” to thousands of communities, some with just a few families and others with hundreds of people. Some are native Brazilian communities who have been around longer than the country has had its name, while others are made up of a mix of migrants from different states who came for the rubber boom and Amazonians who left cities to enjoy the peace of the jungle. Unfortunately, these very different communities seem to have one common circumstance: the prevalence of child sexual abuse.

The deeper you go into the north and northeast of Brazil, especially in more socially disfavored communities, the more you’ll hear stories about families exploiting girls in order to put food on the table, pregnant twelve-year-olds, fathers/brothers/uncles/grandfathers sexually abusing a girl, and worse yet, moms knowing all about it and accepting it as part of life. After all, that’s what happened to them and to their friends, so why would it be any different for their daughters?

Child Impact believes this should be different. We believe that through preventive work, we can break the cycle of abuse and exploitation for thousands of girls in this region. So in our mission to serve the most vulnerable children in Brazil, we are reaching some of the most isolated communities in the country.

You’ve heard that when it comes to health, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, but there aren’t enough weights to compare the value of prevention when it comes to protecting minors. Child Impact is launching a new project that will offer training to teachers, social workers, and other professionals involved in caring for children on how to protect them, how to respond to reports of abuse, and how to work directly with children teaching them things such as what respect means, how others need to respect them and their bodies, and what to do if that respect is broken.

We know that God will do great things for His children through these efforts, and we ask that you join us in praying for this work. If you would like to support our work in the Brazilian Amazon, please considering partnering with us to purchase a boat that will carry social workers, psychologists, and medical missionaries to remote communities along the rivers in an effort to find the most vulnerable children facing abuse and exploitation. A boat will cost $18,000, and we would love to get started right away. Thank you for your support!

To God be the glory,

Nicole Bertelli
Child Impact Brazil - Director

P.S. To support projects like this one that Child Impact Brazil is launching to reach children at risk of exploitation in the Amazon, make a gift below. If you would like to make a gift toward a boat to reach these vulnerable children, contact us at 423-910-0667 or help@childimpact.org.

Hi Carnivore Candy PNW,


During the 2024 holiday season, Child Impact launched a gift catalog to share the needs of our field partners with you. It featured a range of impactful giving options, including meals, medical support, rescuing a family from slavery, sponsoring an island, and providing blankets and Bibles. More recently, we shared an urgent need for solar kits to support sponsored schools in Myanmar. Today, I want to thank you for the outpouring of support for this need and for the other needs listed in our gift catalog and share a few updates on supplies that have already been delivered.

Thanks to your generous support, we were able to purchase Bibles for all the sponsored jungle schools in the Philippines. These Bibles, along with other Christian books, are some of the only reading materials available in many schools. Teachers integrate biblical principles into every subject they teach and are deeply grateful to have these additional resources. The students are excited to keep learning—especially now that they have their own Bibles to read and use at school.

One of the gift catalog options was to provide blankets for refugee children. With your help, we were able to purchase over 700 blankets for students at the Sunshine Orchard Learning Center on the Thai-Myanmar border. Many families and children are forced to flee conflict at a moment’s notice, unable to bring most of their personal belongings. These blankets were delivered just in time for the cold season.

Together with our partner in Myanmar, we were overwhelmed by the incredible support for the solar kits project at Child Impact-sponsored schools. Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised enough funds to install solar kits at all the boarding and day schools that requested support—directly impacting over 4,000 students!

Installation is nearly complete at the first school, which is already benefiting from pumped water and restored lighting. We’re excited to continue installing the remaining kits and to ensure students once again have access to these essential resources. On behalf of our field partners and the entire team at Child Impact International, thank you for your support and generosity!

To God be the glory,

Christina Donesky
Sponsorship Manager - Asia Division

P.S. To support more needs of our field partners, explore our gift catalog at the link below.