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Adoption

Worried That You Don’t Have That Loving Feeling?

Orphans & Vulnerable Children

A Bridge of Love

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Orphans & Vulnerable Children

An Experience Worth a Million Words

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Meeting My Sponsored Child

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Giving Girls a Chance to Shine

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Where Are They Now? Teagan’s Story

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A Difficult and Brave Decision

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No Legs, No Limits

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In 2021, Holt sponsors and donors helped:
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