Sponsorship Helps Ian Flourish

Ian and his family lived for many years in a shack in the mountains that surround our Cotabato sponsor site in the Philippines. Life was difficult but a little support through the Chalice sponsorship program gave them the helping hand they needed to change their circumstances. “Some people need just a little help from others to improve their lives, making the most of an opportunity provided to them,” writes the sponsor site. “This is the story of Ian.” The sponsorship program pairs with other Chalice programs to give a family the resources they need to grow and thrive. Every child is filled with potential, that when nurtured can flourish into confidence, motivation and a bright future. Ian and his family are forever grateful for his sponsor who has changed their lives. One year he received special money for his birthday which his family used to buy livestock. “Thank you for the birthday gift you have given me,” he wrote to his sponsor. “It really helped me a lot. I just want to share to you that I have two carabaos (water buffalos native to the Philippines) and ten pigs.” Ian is showing determination to finish his studies along with his efforts to work on his family’s small farm. Before the pandemic Ian also enjoyed serving in his church as an extraordinary minister of the Holy Communion on Sundays. Ian has grown from a very active and playful child to a well refined and disciplined young adult. He is determined to reach his goals and is very thankful to his Chalice sponsor for helping his family grow together and make his dreams a reality.