Letter sent to Agnes

Shalom my dearest Daughter Agnes

I hope you and your family are well Please send my well wishes to your mother Purwati and also to your father Catur Haryiyono . We have all been well during the summer holidays . We have been looking after our grandchildren a lot . Soon my eldest daughter will be working in a beautician salon where they do varied treatments like waxing , facials and nails. Our eldest granddaughter Riley has had chicken pox so we are hoping none of us get it as there is an incubation period be fore it comes out . We looked after her whilst she was infectious . Im so happy we are writing so much more to each other and it will be nice to keep in contact much more. What did you do during your summer holidays ? Do you have a six week break from school like they do in the UK ? When Caleb returns to school today he starts in year 9 and starts his new subjects. When he returns he will study drama , Btech sport , design technology, (resistant materials) . His college course he has the chance to try out hairdressing , construction or Mechanics. It has been an expensive time purchasing uniform, trainers , pens, pencils,  back pack ect . I think he is looking forward to seeing his friends today as lots of them have been away on Holiday or spent time with families. This is a very Big year for him and it won't be easy as he struggles with learning difficulties. Soon he also begins a bronze and silver course with the sport For the British Fencing Association. This will be great for him as he has a very keen interest . Also he can use this with his Btech sports studies so hopefully he will enjoy this course. I am so happy you are enjoying the activities at the project . You mentioned Out bound what is that ? Is it a Game ? Wow so you visited a fighting aircraft place That must of been very interesting ? What sort of things did you learn on that day? It must of been very interesting for you and your friends to see and learn. What other fun activities have you been doing since your last letter. So you will be grade 9 soon . You study some very interesting subjects and I'm proud of you that you sound sensible and that you work hard. What are your favourite subjects at school ? Thank-you for praying for caleb thats really sweet of you to think of him .He thinks of you like you are his sister . I pray for you and I think of you like my very own family. Im always so very proud of you and you are very special in our hearts . Always aim for you dreams and goals my darling its important to reach for your goals . what is your ambition and what career would you love to pursue ? You are very clever my daughter and we are so very proud of all you do and you always seem very talented. I always love your letter you always write nice long letters which is lovely for me. we love you very much my darling Agnes and you are always in our prayers and our hearts. sending all our love and Hugs from sonia , jay and Caleb xxxx  could you send me some extra photos of you and your family i would love to see where you live also xxxx

Correspondent from Thailand, Phillipines and Indonesia

Chuchip        Sponsored since May 19, 2015 My very newest Correspondent

Chuchip is 7 years old and lives in Thailand and is 7 years old . He is one of my very newest correspondents . Typical houses are constructed of wood floors, bamboo walls and thatched roofs. This project operates near the border of Thailand and Burma. Some of the children live in Burma while others live in Thailand. The regional diet consists of bananas, chicken, fish, rice and vegetables. Common health problems in this area include dengue haemorrhagic fever, colds and malaria.. Chuchip family duties consist of Running Errands , Making Beds , Cleaning , Animal Care , Carrying water and gathering firewood. Below are some of his Hobbies

Hobbies and Sport

Soccer/Football Play house Walking Marbles Cars Running Reading Art/Drawing Singing Listening to music Other ball games

Warmest Month:	April
Avg. Temperature Of Warmest Month:	40C
Coolest Month:	December
Avg. Temperature Of Coolest Month:	18C
Climate:	Humid
Terrain:	Mountainous
Planting Month(s):	May, June, July
Rainy Month(s):	May, June, July, August, September, October
Harvest Month(s):	October, November, December
Illness Month(s):	May, June
Economic
Average Family monthly income:	62.5000
Primary Occupation:	Farming

Thailand's central region is a rich agricultural area known as Asia's rice bowl. The northeast is poor, subject to seasonal droughts or floods, while the north has forested mountains and fertile valleys. Rain forests fill the south. Monsoons, high temperatures and humidity dominate Thailand's tropical climate. A major tsunami in December 2004 claimed 8,500 lives in Thailand and caused massive destruction of property in the southern provinces.

Compassion works mainly among the Karen, Lisu and Lahu tribes. The Karen of western Thailand are rice farmers, although some are mahouts - keepers and drivers of elephants that haul logs in the teak forests. The Karen are environmentalists, protective of the forest. Many Karen are Christian. The Lisu live in remote villages at high altitudes largely concentrated in northern Thailand. The Lahu, mountain people of northern Thailand, farm rice and maize and hunt with poisoned arrows. The majority of the country's population is Buddhist; less than 1 percent is Christian.

Nebuetu Sponsored since June 4, 2014

 

Nebuetu is 10 years Old and he loves to have fun .Typical houses are constructed of wood and have corrugated iron roofs. This project operates near the border of Thailand and Burma. Some of the children live in Burma while others live in Thailand.The regional diet consists of chicken, pork, rice and vegetables. Common health problems in this area include colds, allergies and dengue fever. Nebuetu Family duties are washing clothes , Running Errands , Child care , gathering firewood , Kitchen help and carrying water . Below are listed many of his Hobbies. Hobbies and Sport

Group games Soccer/Football Cars Running Art/Drawing Singing Listening to music Warmest Month: April Avg. Temperature Of Warmest Month: 36C Coolest Month: December Avg. Temperature Of Coolest Month: 5C Climate: Dry Terrain: Mountainous Planting Month(s): June, July, August, September, October Rainy Month(s): June, July, August, September, October Harvest Month(s): November, December Illness Month(s): June, July Economic monthly income: 31.2500   NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

Phimtaphat Saenburan Sponsored since June 2, 2015 Age: 7

Your sponsored child lives on the plains of Don Moon Sub district, home to approximately 7,600 residents. Typical houses are constructed of wood and have corrugated tin roofs. The regional diet consists of maize, pork, bananas, rice, chicken and beef. Common health problems in this area include cancer, HIV/AIDS, allergies and asthma Family Duties Running errands Making beds Kitchen help Hobbies and Sport Dolls Bicycling Play house Walking Running Reading Art/Drawing Singing Enviroment Home floor typically made of:  Wood Home walls typically made of:  Wood Home roof typically made of:  Tin/Corrugated Iron Warmest Month:  April Avg. Temperature Of Warmest Month:  41C Coolest Month:  December Avg. Temperature Of Coolest Month:  15C Climate:  Humid Terrain:  Plains/Flat land Planting Month(s):  May, June, July, August, September Rainy Month(s):  May, June, July, August, September, October Harvest Month(s):  September, October, November, December Illness Month(s):  May, June, July, August Preyanuch Sponsored since February 21, 2014 Age: 16   Preyanuch is 16 years old and she lives in Thailand and has been a Correspondent since February 2014 .Typical houses are constructed of wood and have tile roofs. The primary ethnic group and language is Karen. The regional diet consists of pork, fish, bananas, chicken and rice. Common health problems in this area include colds and dengue fever. Preyanuch Family duties are washing clothes , gardening , farming , Running Errands , Making beds, Cleaning ,Animal Care, Carrying water Buying and selling in the in the market place, Kitchen help. Thailand's central region is a rich agricultural area known as Asia's rice bowl. The northeast is poor, subject to seasonal droughts or floods, while the north has forested mountains and fertile valleys. Rain forests fill the south. Monsoons, high temperatures and humidity dominate Thailand's tropical climate. A major tsunami in December 2004 claimed 8,500 lives in Thailand and caused massive destruction of property in the southern province. Below are some of her Hobbies   Hobbies and Sport   Bicycling Walking Marbles Running Reading Ping pong Singing Listening to music Other ball games Avg. Temperature Of Warmest Month: 35C Coolest Month: December Avg. Temperature Of Coolest Month: 2.5C Climate: Humid Terrain: Mountainous Planting Month(s): May, June, July, August, September Rainy Month(s): May, June, July, August, September, October Harvest Month(s): September, October, November Illness Month(s): January, December Economic Average Family monthly income: 46.8800 Primary Occupation: Plantation Worker Thailand's central region is a rich agricultural area known as Asia's rice bowl. The northeast is poor, subject to seasonal droughts or floods, while the north has forested mountains and fertile valleys. Rain forests fill the south. Monsoons, high temperatures and humidity dominate Thailand's tropical climate. A major tsunami in December 2004 claimed 8,500 lives in Thailand and caused massive destruction of property in the southern provinces. Compassion works mainly among the Karen, Lisu and Lahu tribes. The Karen of western Thailand are rice farmers, although some are mahouts - keepers and drivers of elephants that haul logs in the teak forests. The Karen are environmentalists, protective of the forest. Many Karen are Christian  The Lisu live in remote villages at high altitudes largely concentrated in northern Thailand. The Lahu, mountain people of northern Thailand, farm rice and maize and hunt with poisoned arrows. The majority of the country's population is Buddhist; less than 1 percent is Christian.   Teeradej Sponsored since April 23, 2015 Age: 10             Teeradej is 10 years old and a fairly new correspondent to me so I haven't had any letters just yet from him. So im looking forward to getting to know him. Typical houses are constructed of cement floors, brick walls and tin roofs. The primary ethnic group is Thai and the most commonly spoken language is north-eastern Thai dialect. The regional diet consists of maize, fish, pork, rice, bananas, chicken and beef. Common health problems in this area include colds and diarrhoea. Teeradej family duties include Running Errands, Making beds, cleaning , Animal care, carrying water and child care . Here below are some of his hobbies . Hobbies and Sport Group games Soccer/Football Bicycling Play house Walking Jacks Hide-and-Seek Running Art/Drawing Jump rope Singing Listening to music Other ball games Warmest Month: April Avg. Temperature Of Warmest Month: 38C Coolest Month: December Avg. Temperature Of Coolest Month: 25C Climate: Humid Terrain: Plains/Flat land Planting Month(s): April, May, June, July, August, September, October Rainy Month(s): May, June, July, August, September Harvest Month(s): September, October, November, December Illness Month(s): January, March, April, September, October, November, December Economic Average Family monthly income: 100.0000 Primary Occupation: Laborer Thailand's central region is a rich agricultural area known as Asia's rice bowl. The northeast is poor, subject to seasonal droughts or floods, while the north has forested mountains and fertile valleys. Rain forests fill the south. Monsoons, high temperatures and humidity dominate Thailand's tropical climate. A major tsunami in December 2004 claimed 8,500 lives in Thailand and caused massive destruction of property in the southern provinces.   Alijah Sponsored since April 22, 2015 Age: 8         Warmest Month: May Avg. Temperature Of Warmest Month: 32C Coolest Month: January Avg. Temperature Of Coolest Month: 20C Climate: Humid Terrain: Plains/Flat land Planting Month(s): February, July, November Rainy Month(s): June, July, August, September Harvest Month(s): March, October, November Illness Month(s): January, August Economic Chris John        Sponsored since July 2, 2013 Age: 14   Typical houses are constructed of cement floors, brick, block or bamboo walls and tin roofs. The regional diet consists of maize, fish and rice. Common health problems in this area include fevers, tuberculosis, diarrhoea and respiratory infections Family Duties Gardening/Farming Running errands Making beds Cleaning Animal care Carries water Gathers firewood Kitchen help Hobbies and Sport Musical instrument: Drums Group games Bicycling Walking Basketball Swimming Cars Volleyball Running Reading Art/Drawing Singing Listening to music Story telling Warmest Month:  April Avg. Temperature Of Warmest Month:  28C Coolest Month:  January Avg. Temperature Of Coolest Month:  26C Climate:  Humid Terrain:  Island Planting Month(s):  January, May, June, July, August, October, November, December Rainy Month(s):  June, July, November, December Harvest Month(s):  January, September, October, November, December Illness Month(s):  June, July Economic Average Family monthly income:  77.0000 Primary Occupation:  Fishing North to south, 7,107 islands spread over 1,150 miles in the western Pacific Ocean to make up the country of the Philippines. About 95 percent of the population lives on the 11 largest islands. In the tropical lowlands, the climate is usually hot, humid and rain   Agnes        Sponsored since  August 13, 2013 Age: 14 Indonesia     Typical houses are constructed of cement floors, brick walls and tile roofs. The primary ethnic group is Javanese. The regional diet consists of rice. Common health problems in this area include typhus, fevers and skin diseases. Family Duties Running errands Making beds Child care Hobbies and Sport Play house Basketball Warmest Month:  Avg. Temperature Of Warmest Month:  NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME Coolest Month:  Avg. Temperature Of Coolest Month:  NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME Climate:  Dry Terrain:  Plains/Flat land Planting Month(s):  October Rainy Month(s):  January, February, March, October, November, December Harvest Month(s):  February Illness Month(s):  January, October, November, December Economic Average Family monthly income:  45.0000 Primary Occupation:  Laborer Indonesia consists of 17,000 islands along the equator between Australia and Asia. The larger islands have central mountain ranges and fertile plains and lowlands. The climate is tropical with a rainy season from October to April. Bryan Valentino       Sponsored since August 8, 2013  Age: 13     Family Duties Running errands Hobbies and Sport Group games Soccer/Football Reading Typical houses are constructed of cement floors, palm-leaf walls and corrugated iron roofs. The primary ethnic groups and languages are Timor, Alor, Rote, Sabu, Sumba and Flores. The regional diet consists of rice. Common health problems in this area include malaria and tuberculosis. Warmest Month:  October Avg. Temperature Of Warmest Month:  34C Coolest Month:  June Avg. Temperature Of Coolest Month:  26C Climate:  Dry Terrain:  Coastal Planting Month(s):  October Rainy Month(s):  January, February, March, April, November, December Harvest Month(s):  April, May, June Illness Month(s):  January, February, March Economic Average Family monthly income:  55.5600 Primary Occupation:  Laborer   Indonesia consists of 17,000 islands along the equator between Australia and Asia. The larger islands have central mountain ranges and fertile plains and lowlands. The climate is tropical with a rainy season from October to April Febrian G       Sponsored since April 23, 2015  Age: 12 Typical houses are constructed of cement floors, brick walls and tin roofs. The primary ethnic group is Nias. The regional diet consists of rice. Common health problems in this area include dengue fever, diarrhoea and malaria. Family Duties Washing clothes Making beds Child care Hobbies and Sport Group games Art/Drawing Listening to music Warmest Month:  Avg. Temperature Of Warmest Month:  NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME Coolest Month:  Avg. Temperature Of Coolest Month:  NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME Climate:  Humid Terrain:  Island Planting Month(s):  January, February Rainy Month(s):  September, October, November, December Harvest Month(s):  May, June Illness Month(s):  October, November Economic Average Family monthly income:  76.0000 Primary Occupation:  Farming Indonesia consists of 17,000 islands along the equator between Australia and Asia. The larger islands have central mountain ranges and fertile plains and lowlands. The climate is tropical with a rainy season from October to April.

Joko S       Sponsored since March 26, 2014  Age: 16

Typical houses are constructed of cement and have tile roofs. The primary ethnic group is Java and most commonly spoken language is Javanese.

The regional diet consists of rice. Common health problems in this area include skin infections and dengue fever

Family Duties

Running errands Cleaning Child care

Hobbies and Sport

Soccer/Football Running

 

Warmest Month:	August
Avg. Temperature Of Warmest Month:	32C
Coolest Month:	January
Avg. Temperature Of Coolest Month:	28C
Climate:	Dry
Terrain:	Hilly
Planting Month(s):
Rainy Month(s):	January, February, March, April, December
Harvest Month(s):
Illness Month(s):	January, April, September
Economic
Average Family monthly income:	30.0000
Primary Occupation:	Laborer

 

 

Indonesia consists of 17,000 islands along the equator between Australia and Asia. The larger islands have central mountain ranges and fertile plains and lowlands. The climate is tropical with a rainy season from October to April.

Nasib P        Sponsored since August 13, 2013  Age: 14

Typical houses are constructed of cement and have tin roofs. The primary ethnic group is Tapanuli and the most commonly spoken language is Batak.

The regional diet consists of rice. Common health problems in this area include diarrhoea and influenza.

Family Duties

Running errands Cleaning

Hobbies and Sport

Soccer/Football Bicycling Marbles

Warmest Month:	July
Avg. Temperature Of Warmest Month:	32C
Coolest Month:	December
Avg. Temperature Of Coolest Month:	28C
Climate:	Dry
Terrain:	Plains/Flat land
Planting Month(s):	June, July, August, September
Rainy Month(s):	September, October, November, December
Harvest Month(s):	April, May, June
Illness Month(s):	June, July, August
Economic
Average Family monthly income:	88.0000
Primary Occupation:	Laborer

Indonesia consists of 17,000 islands along the equator between Australia and Asia. The larger islands have central mountain ranges and fertile plains and lowlands. The climate is tropical with a rainy season from October to April.

 Ristiana Herawati        Sponsored since March 26, 2014  Age: 10
Typical houses are constructed of cement floors, brick walls and tin roofs. The primary ethnic group is Batak.

The regional diet consists of rice. A common health problem in this area is diarrhoea

Family Duties

Cleaning Child care Kitchen help

Hobbies and Sport

Bicycling Play house Swimming

Warmest Month:	July
Avg. Temperature Of Warmest Month:	29
Coolest Month:	December
Avg. Temperature Of Coolest Month:	25c
Climate:	Humid
Terrain:	Plains/Flat land
Planting Month(s):
Rainy Month(s):	September, October, November, December
Harvest Month(s):	November, December
Illness Month(s):	November, December
Economic
Average Family monthly income:	111.0000
Primary Occupation:	Farming

Indonesia consists of 17,000 islands along the equator between Australia and Asia. The larger islands have central mountain ranges and fertile plains and lowlands. The climate is tropical with a rainy season from October to April.