Ntsoaki’s Heartfelt Gratitude: The Transformative Impact of World Vision Sponsorship
By: Ntsoaki, 21 years old who was once a World Vision Sponsored Child
My name is Ntsoaki, and I would like to thank World Vision for your support.
In May 2014, when I was 11 years old, I became a registered child in the World Vision-Matelile Area Program. Through World Vision sponsorship, my life improved in several significant ways.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we received food packages in my community, and taps were provided to supply fresh and clean water across the village. Sports equipment, such as balls, were given to both youth and young children, which helped unite many people. At my primary school, we received school shoes and bags.
Moreover, a club called "THAKANENG," meaning “A place where we engage with peers,” was formed in my community. This club allowed children and youth to speak freely, share skills, talents, and knowledge. I also had several opportunities to attend workshops held across the country. These workshops provided valuable information about different kinds of abuse, my rights and responsibilities, treating people with disabilities, respecting peers and elders, and communication skills.
I would like to thank and appreciate the World Vision sponsors for the positive impact they made on my community, peers, and myself. Their efforts brought a huge difference in my everyday life.
In May 2022, when I was 19 years old, my sponsorship with World Vision ended. Life after that was different due to the skills and knowledge I gained while I was still a sponsored child. I am now able to communicate with different kinds of people around me, and no one can make me feel less because I know my rights and responsibilities. I am also confident enough to tell people when they are not treating me well.
Currently, I am pursuing my studies at the National University of Lesotho, working towards a Bachelor of Science in Crop Science under the Department of Agriculture. My hope for the future is to own a farm, hold workshops for people interested in agricultural projects, help orphans both emotionally and financially, and fight poverty.