Sugar, We're Going Down

Before there was KHNK, my sisters and I considered some of the many challenges our tiny organization would have to face. However, there were some scenarios in particular that we never could have thought to predict.

Let us explain.

The economic hard times that hit the United States have had a profound yet entirely different effect worldwide. In Ethiopia, things took a toll on us through a loss of sponsorships.

We "lost" some kids from our sponsorships when their families unexpectedly relocated from Addis Ababa to the countryside in search of better prospects. We "lost" some members at home when they found themselves unable to continue the financial commitment of a sponsorship. They chose to let us know of their inability to continue by simply terminating all communication with Kids Helping Needy Kids, and neglecting to respond to frequent reminders. This left us in a very untenable situation, and much at a loss as to how to proceed.

Whatever our losses have been, they serve only to make us more grateful for the faithful sponsors who have stuck with us through it all. These dedicated members are just as committed as we are to making the world a better place, one small way at a time. Working one life at a time, we hope to be able to impact these children for the better. Our sponsorship help is only a means of empowering these children in what small way we can, and we are so grateful to those who have stuck by our cause. Our heartfelt thanks, and we will continue to move forward in making this world a better place.