What do I say in correspondence to my friend?

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Children eagerly anticipate receiving letters and photos from their sponsors. For both you and your friend, writing letters and sharing photos is the best way to build a strong friendship.

What to share:

Consider sharing information about:
     • Your family and pets
     • Your occupation or hobbies
     • What the weather is like where you live
     • Your favorite color, food or thing to collect
     • What you would like to know about your sponsored friend’s life

Simply  telling your friend you’re thinking about them shows that you are a person who really cares about them.  We suggest writing two to three times a year to offer encouragement and support but the frequency all depends on the individual child and your friendship with them.

You may also provide photos using the "Attach Files" option. Photos of yourself, your pets,  features of the area in which you live such as  rivers, lakes or mountains are also a good idea.  

What to avoid:

It's a good idea to avoid talking about material possessions, money and other topics that could serve to highlight the differences between your circumstances.   Photos of your house or cars or other material items are also something to avoid. 

(These recommendations are from Unbound.org, a non-profit organization that operates a global sponsorship program.)