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DID YOU KNOW…
In India in 2011 there were 10.1 million child laborers and nearly 3 out of 5 people trafficked in 2016 were children? 42.7 million children are not in school and just 9.6% of all children under two are fed a minimum acceptable diet.
For many of the most vulnerable, the statistics are bleak and the conditions are unimaginable…
Our sponsor children come from some of the most rural and remote villages in India where we are often the only active organization.
BUT THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD HAS COME!
We are not afraid of the darkest places but rather rush into them! The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness will not overcome it.
With your help we are rescuing these children from a life of hopelessness, exploitation, even forced temple prostitution. One by one, we long to bring them into the arms of LOVE.
For JUST $49 a month a child who went to bed hungry, scared and hopeless will now have nutritious food to eat, life-saving medical checkups as well as an education. Even more importantly they will receive the gift of safety, security and the chance to dream of a brighter future.
WE ARE NOT SIMPLY A HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION:
Our goal is to invite these kids into the reality of the fullness of God's promises over their lives.
The truth that they are precious, known and chosen,
worth dying for,
and that the Living God wants to dwell inside of them.
How is Light a Candle different to other organizations?
Every child in our sponsorship program has been specifically chosen by our local team based upon their undeniable and urgent level of need.
These precious children live in the most remote parts of India where there are no shops and very little, if any government help. Often, we are the only active organization in that village.
We believe that care is holistic: body, soul and spirit. We do not believe that Humanitarian work without the Gospel is effective, nor is the Gospel complete without the caring of orphans and widows.
Before sponsorship, most kids only eat on days their parents work which sadly varies week to week.
Where do the children live?
Mostly our children continue to live in the remote villages with whichever parent is still alive however some of our locations do house the children for security reasons.
What is the $49 used for?
$49 BREAKDOWN
We’re very proud to say that $44 out of $49 goes directly to helping your child! The diagram below shows the breakdown for how the funds are used.
Can I visit my sponsor child?
In a word, yes! We are busy working on a dedicated Sponsor trip and will notify you as soon as they become available. Sponsors are not allowed to travel on their own to visit the children. This is to maintain the child’s safety.
Can I choose a specific child?
Since each and every child in our program is wildly worthy of love, we do not give you a catalogue of kids to flip through as if they were products, each and every one is highly valued and loved by God.
We ask that you choose the longest waiting child of either gender, the longest-waiting boy, or the longest-waiting girl.
Which countries do you operate in?
Right now our sponsorship program is only operational in India.
Can I send messages to my sponsor child?
Yes! We love letters! Instructions on how to do this are available once you login.
What communication can I expect from Light a Candle after Sponsoring?
You will receive monthly updates on what is going on with our children as well as new photos every six months.
