Letters from a Frenchman Inspire Vietnamese Mountain Girl
The turning point The support and letters from Jerome, a French sponsor, have helped change Ngan’s outlook on life. Ngan shared: “Thanks to my participation in the Child Fund’s program, I have changed a lot, from being a shy, timid girl to being more courageous.” From the sponsor’s letters, a mountain girl like me was able to cross the village’s bamboo ramparts to know how big and beautiful the world out there truly is, even though it’s only through paintings, pictures, or the simple descriptions of the sponsor. Since then, I have had more motivation so that one day I can also go out to that world to experience the culture and see beautiful landscapes like on TV. That is also a great motivation for me to be able to go to university without having to finish high school to work as a worker like my peers.” During the nine years of connecting with the sponsor, the little girl has always felt motivated and loved. Ngan recalls: “Like many other children, I also really enjoy receiving g...