Felix, who is also called Thata, lives with his mother and father in the Philippines and he is 14 years old.
He is one of 6 children. His father occasionally works as a day labourer and his mother looks after their very humble home. Due to a very low income, his family struggles to survive.
Felix likes swimming, volleyball, and handball. His jobs include carrying water, gathering firewood, and caring for his siblings.
We began sponsoring Felix when the current Year 7 was in Pre K. He is now sponsored by Ridley.
A story of hope from Cinthia, a 17-year-old young lady from Honduras:
“I never thought that my days of begging on the street and tugging on people’s clothes asking for food or money would come to an end.
I marvelled when I started attending the Compassion Centre because I was given warm meals and hugs, school supplies and shoes, gifts, and a Christian life I never thought I would encounter. I’m grateful for what I have been given. I could have grown up without the right to an education, and instead, it was granted to me.
The cycle of poverty ends with me, and my generation will be different. I have found not only my calling for serving the youth, but also my passion for dancing as I joined the dance ministry. There is no other place I would rather be than at church.”
An inspirational teen story from Compassion International
How special for us to be invested in the life of Felix and our other sponsor children. They too will have the chance to reach adulthood and break the poverty cycle in their families! Imagine how blessed they must feel to not have to beg for food anymore! To receive the blessing of an education and the hope of a life with meaning, purpose, and direction!
The Brownie Stall was so much fun. There were so many children eager to buy our brownies! Everyone’s brownies were so good and so yummy. People had great ideas of making their brownies look really cool and creative. We also thank Mrs Munce, Mrs Faurie and Mr Bell because if they hadn’t organised it, we wouldn’t have had yummy brownies. When you see those teachers say a big thank you!
By Jenson Pillai and Harry Wang 5W
