my family sponsors a child in Tanzania, and have been sponsoring children since 1983. It is an amazing thing to see pictures of them, slowly watch them grow, learn of their progress in school and in life. To feel the satisfaction of knowing that without their help, there is no telling what their life would be like. I think that it is something everyone should try to do if their able. If you want to learn more go to http://www.plan.org.au/. Peace.