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Melissa Velazquez, CFCA

Evaluation specialist helps CFCA explore outcomes

May 22, 2012

Outcome measurement helps CFCA staff members and families of sponsored children better define what an effective sponsorship program looks like. CFCA evaluation specialist Melissa Velazquez discusses outcome measurement as a tool for learning and program improvement.

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Fanny

Nicaraguan mothers group works to help others

May 08, 2012

Mothers groups in Nicaragua exemplify the CFCA Hope for a Family sponsorship program by giving back to help someone in need from their community.

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Ortencia

Sponsored girl values education in Guatemala

April 27, 2012

Sponsorship often enables girls to pursue their education in cultures that typically give boys priority. In Guatemala, CFCA social workers encourage parents to send girls as well as boys to school.

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Millicent

Kenyans get birth certificates despite obstacles

April 09, 2012

Mothers in Kenya hope for a brighter future for their family by ensuring that their children obtain birth certificates, which can be a lengthy but empowering process.

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Newton and Scheryn

Sponsorship helps artist's creativity flourish

March 28, 2012

Newton is sponsored through CFCA in Kenya. He is pursuing an education in art with the help of CFCA and his sponsors, who contribute to his art school fees in addition to sponsorship.

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Mothers

CFCA mothers groups address domestic violence

February 24, 2012

Participation in CFCA mothers groups in Hyderabad, India, helps women overcome problems of domestic violence by providing a safe forum for them to seek solutions.

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Alicia and Jose

Elderly couple finds love through CFCA in Chile

February 03, 2012

Alicia and Jose met each other through the CFCA sponsorship program in Chile. They are now in a close relationship, and both say they feel loved and supported through their experience.

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Sewing

Costa Rican moms make livelihoods through sewing

January 27, 2012

Mothers of CFCA sponsored children in Costa Rica are experiencing economic and social benefits with mothers groups. They are overcoming the challenges of poverty in a rapidly industrializing community.

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Maria

Woman's herbal remedies help community

January 11, 2012

Meet Maria, grandmother and caretaker of three CFCA sponsored children in Honduras. She has knowledge of herbal remedies intended to alleviate discomfort from common ailments such as coughs and colds.

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Gladness

Tanzania sponsored youth treasures new uniform

January 05, 2012

New school uniforms for students living in poverty can boost self-esteem and dignity. In Tanzania, one mother saved enough through sponsorship benefits to buy a new uniform for her child.

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