An important component of each sponsorship is the letter of encouragement. Through this simple but heartfelt method of communication, Jerusalem and her sponsor, Lulit Price, discussed important issues like school, extracurricular activities, and future plans. A few grades ahead of Jerusalem in school, Lulit was able to offer her genuine advice and encourage her to remain strong when things were tough for her. An only child, Jerusalem quickly looked to Lulit as a confidant and friend.
On our most recent trip, Lulit, Mehron and Luladay got to meet individually with all of the children KHNK supports. All of us were happy to learn that Jerusalem recently graduated from high school, and found a job as a singer at a music hall in Addis Ababa. She is very happy with her job as a performer, and expressed her gratitude for the support KHNK has provided for almost 6 years. Jerusalem, right, and Lulit, left, are pictured below (July 2009).
The termination of a sponsorship is not always a bad thing. KHNK exists to helpothers, yes, but our goal is to empower needy children to help themselves. Sponsorships are not designed to be lifelong conditions, but a temporary measure towards helping a child reach their goals. All of us at KHNK are extremely proud of Jerusalem and the strides she has made towards financial independence. We wish her the best of luck in the future!
