From First Day of School to Forever Changed
For most children, the first day of school means sharpened pencils, new shoes, and a nervous smile. But for a child living in extreme poverty,
August 15, 2025
For most children, the first day of school means sharpened pencils, new shoes, and a nervous smile. But for a child living in extreme poverty,
When Edy Josué Ruiz arrived at the rehabilitation center in 2018, his life was marked by loneliness and the pain of his father’s absence. He
We have an exciting announcement — for the very first time, you can now sponsor a child in the Dominican Republic through 410 Bridge!
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The start of a new school year is always a mix of excitement and challenge. For parents, it means getting everything ready—purchasing school supplies, organizing
Despite the living conditions (some families had lack of water access, no electricity, no transportation, living in a one or two room home made from
I remember it like it was yesterday. If I close my eyes, I can still smell the musky scent of dirt in the air and
Check out this update on education in Mivukoni community! Thank you to everyone who supports and loves Mivukoni! Your generosity is creating change in the
We are so proud of our 410 Bridge Sponsorship Program alumni and how they’re using their gifts to give back. They’re truly breaking cycles of
At the end of 2016, a textbook distribution was held at Ole Sultan Primary school in the community of Ndibai. Thank you to all child
This fall, a text book distribution took place at Kahara Primary School in Karogoto. Here are some updates of thanks from the teachers and students
In 2012, the people of Kaihura, Uganda invited us to join with them in developing a Leadership Council and begin work on sustainable projects in
What an incredible privilege it is to connect our children and their sponsors and for them to share their stories. This week, we would like
Today’s guest post is from Mary Kate Richardson, of NewSpring Church in South Carolina. She tells us of the blessing of meeting her sponsored child,
Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the 410 Sponsorship Program, Danielle Cruz! Danielle has taken the roll of Sponsorship Program Coordinator,
Meet Masyuko, a first grader at Uvunye Primary School in Ngaamba. Masyuko is one of the many Kenyan children available for sponsorship with The 410
Calling all Grandparents, Aunts, and Uncles! Are you finding that shopping for your teenage grandchild, niece or nephew is more challenging the older they get?
We are excited to introduce our new Community Child Advocate in the community of Bohoc, Haiti. Fabnise will be serving as a direct connection between