Children in Holt’s child sponsorship program love to thank their sponsors with letters and drawings. Here’s a drawing from 3-year-old Cao in Vietnam. Cao lives in Vietnam with her parents and two brothers. Her father works as a laborer in the banana fields. He also grows acacia trees seasonally. Cao’s father works hard, but the […] The post Hands of Gratitude appeared first on Holt International ..read more

Meet Yuki! He needs an adoptive family! Could you or someone you know be the right fit for this 14-year-old boy?  Yuki is an active, healthy boy. He enjoys playing soccer and going for walks. He is a good helper and thrives with affirmation and encouragement. Yuki is currently growing in his ability to process […] The post Yuki Needs a Family! appeared first on Holt International ..read more

If you’re considering international adoption, have you explored adopting a child from Thailand? There’s a lot to love about Holt’s longstanding Thailand program, and right now, we have an urgent need for families! Here are our top 5 facts about adopting from Thailand: 1. The minimum age for adoptive parents is 25. For younger couples […] The post Top 5 Facts About Adopting From Thailand appeared first on Holt International ..read more

As a child with albinism and ongoing needs after a liver transplant, 3-year-old Shui needed more care than her orphanage could provide. She found the nurturing care she needed at Peace House, Holt’s donor-supported medical foster home in China. Shui arrived at Peace House when she was just 3 years old. Her silvery-white hair rested […] The post A Haven of Healing and Peace appeared first on Holt International ..read more

Meet Yolette! She would like to be adopted by a family! Could you or someone you know be the right fit for this friendly 10-year-old girl?  Yolette is a creative girl who enjoys making beaded bracelets and doing arts and crafts. She is a very friendly and makes others feel welcome by inviting them to […] The post Yolette Needs a Family! appeared first on Holt International ..read more

This past Christmas, child sponsors and donors brought joy to children around the world with wonderful celebrations — filled with gifts, special meals, music and laughter. From Cambodia to Thailand, Uganda to the Philippines and beyond, children in Holt sponsor and donor-supported programs experienced pure joy as they celebrated Christmas and the end of the […] The post Bringing Joy to Every Corner appeared first on Holt International ..read more

Recent program updates from Holt-supported family strengthening and orphan care programs around the world! Vietnam In Vietnam, 500 children living in Holt-supported child welfare centers celebrated Tết, thanks to Holt child sponsors and donors who gave gifts for Christmas and New Year holiday celebrations!  Tết Nguyen Dan, commonly referred to as “Tết,” is Vietnam’s most […] The post Notes from the Field: February 2025 appeared first on Holt International ..read more

Thanks to his Holt sponsor, and two life-changing Gifts of Hope, 17-year-old Dai can reach his potential — and achieve whatever he puts his mind to. Dai lives with his elderly grandmother in a small charity home on the property of a church. Inside, it’s dark with no windows. And they don’t have many belongings. […] The post His Future is Clear appeared first on Holt International ..read more

Children in Holt’s child sponsorship program love to thank their sponsors in the U.S. with letters and drawings. Here’s a letter and drawing from 8-year-old Robert in Uganda. Robert is an 8-year-old boy who lives in Uganda with his mother and two siblings. He is a good helper in his family and contributes by fetching […] The post “May God Bless You So Much” appeared first on Holt International ..read more

Bataar and her family live in Mongolia, where the winter weather can be brutal. But thanks to your support, they now have warm coats and blankets to keep them safe. Bataar is a young child who lives with her two siblings and parents in Mongolia. Her father worked as a factory assistant, but because of […] The post Safe and Warm This Winter! appeared first on Holt International ..read more