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Author: Megan Herriott, Contributing Writer

Adoption

The Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Had To Do

Family Strengthening

Watching Her Grow Up

Orphans & Vulnerable Children

So Much More Than Food

Adoption

Top Stories of 2017

Two smiling kids helping at an artist concert to encourage Holt sponsorship of children in need

10 Ways to Get Kids Involved in Sponsorship

Family Strengthening

One By One

Family Strengthening

It Takes A Village

Family Strengthening

Story Behind The Photo {Thailand}

Adoption

Get Up and Keep Dancing

Adoption

Cleft Lip and Palate: Before and After

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In 2025, Holt sponsors and donors helped:
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