a sponsored child's drawing — orange and red scribbles

Children in Holt’s child sponsorship program love to thank their sponsors in the U.S. with letters and drawings. Here’s a sweet drawing from 3-year-old Nopparuj in Thailand.

a sponsored boy wearing a button down shirt looks into the camera

Nopparuj is a smiley 3-year-old who lives in Thailand with his father and grandmother. His father works as a laborer and his grandmother works as a cleaner.

When Nopparuj was just a baby, his father and grandmother worked hard to provide for the household. Living in poverty, they couldn’t provide what Nopparuj needed to thrive. As much as they tried to provide enough food and nourishment for Nopparuj, he wasn’t getting the nutrition he needed.

But everything changed the day a sponsor chose to support him.

Through monthly sponsorship, Nopparuj is growing healthier and stronger each day! Chicken and vegetables are his favorite foods.

Soon he will start preschool at a local early childhood center, where he can begin learning and building a brighter future. He’s a bright little boy — he already knows how to count from 1–10!

At home, Nopparuj likes playing with toy cars, digging in the sand and building with blocks. He is very close with his grandmother and loves to give her hugs each day. His family says he brightens the world for everyone around him.

To share a big “thank you” for helping him grow healthy and strong, here is a sweet drawing from Nopparuj!

a sponsored child's drawing — orange and red scribbles with his name at the top

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