Sponsorship Helps Child in Need
Written by: Jenni Hubacher
In August of 2009, we donated $1500 in the 2009 Child Rescue Centre Golf Tournament held by Helping Children Worldwide organization. I received a letter today sharing the story of a child named Mustapha Kamara we helped. I wanted to share how he became a member of Child Rescue Centre (CRC).
In October 2005, Mustapha Kamara did not go by his given name; instead he was nicknamed “Fatambla.” Loosely translated in the local language that nickname means “you can flog him – beat him.” He was much smaller than a typical 6 or 7 year old in Sierra Leone, Africa. His extended bell showed signs of significant malnourishment, and his displayed a glimpse of sadness no child should ever experience.
Volunteers of CRC happened to meet Mustapha because of often found his way to the CRC, knowing that when it was meal he would be offered a plate of rice and sauce. After seeing this desperate little boy, CRC team member began asking about his situation. How old was he? Where did he live? Why wasn’t he in school? Slowly his story cane out, and it motivated the CRC Director to approach Mustapha’s guardian who quickly and willingly have him up.
All of the CRC residential children- forty kids at the time, and the staff, opened their collective arms and welcomed Mustapha into the loving CRC family. One of the volunteers working with Mustapha explain, “We saw Mustapha smile – really smile – for the very first time. He didn’t speak any English, but I think he was aware of this huge change in his young life.”
Showing how resilient children are when you feed them, love them, and surround them with other children, Mustapha immediately began thriving physically and emotionally. Mustapha’s life has been changed from one of horror and desperation, to one of promise and hope. Instead of just trying to survive, Mustapha has been able to live the life of a child.
Thank you again for all you have made possible for children in need, and may you and your loved ones be blessed this holiday season like you have blessed others.
Reading this letter helps to show a child’s life changing before you and it is a reminder that we should be grateful for our lives and everything that we have. I’m excited to be a part of the next sponsorship. Visit http://helpingchildrenworldwide.org/ and check the latest postings.
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