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MSC archived stories - July 7, 2024

CI India is making headway.. we know Kolkata resumed work recently [http://sahaywb.in], and now Delhi too, the website revamp has just gone live [www.children.net.in] – promising prospects on the ground that I believe look to soon resume sponsor connection activities (i.e. letters, EG/DP, waiting list).

 

CI having local NGOs like SAHAY or CHILDREN give us the opportunity to have great insights into what's happening over there, especially through resources like Annual Report. For example, a program called 'Yuva Vikas' in Hindi/Sanskrit meaning 'Youth Development' (ages 16-18) in action (Delhi AR 2022-23). It even shows how many DP, EG, Memo Inquiry, Sponsor Visit and Death of Child information for the year. To me, compared to other CI countries the advantage of sponsoring in India is the presence of SAHAY and CHILDREN.

 

I just received a letter from Neyli in Honduras. As lovely as she always is, writing to thank me for the immense support I give her. But apart from my monthly contribution plus an occasional gift, I'd love to know what's she so thankful about (me) improving her living conditions. Is this an overstatement of sponsor impact, or if not why don't we have resources like SAHAY and CHILDREN to enlighten us on what’s really done in the field!

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  1. chelaka29 March 2025 at 15:18

    These programs sound excellent. They are clearly working closely with a number of partners to provide health care, education, etc. to the children. However, besides a couple of references to a "sponsored" child, and even to a "donor", I see nothing dedicated to individual sponsors or sponsoring on either website. There is no mention of a sponsor's role. There is a Donate button but no Sponsor button. I am not sure we'll be returning to the same sponsorship experience as before.

    July 9, 2024

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  2. chelaka29 March 2025 at 15:19

    That's true. The sponsorship program is exclusive to CI. Neither SAHAY nor CHILDREN have their own program, so all related matters are dealt by CIKC. I think in some countries, CI has franchise model (e.g. Philippines) where locally registered franchisees can promote sponsorship via children.org.

    July 9, 2024

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