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Children with Special Needs Share Special Bond

Isaiah and Veronica were both waiting to be adopted. And, both children had something else in common: a genetic disorder, Achondroplasia, which results in dwarfism.

Ava: Special Needs Child Finds Loving Home

Ava is a charismatic little girl who was born with hydrocephalus and ended up in a Chinese orphanage. Her head was too heavy to lift, and she spent most of her time at the orphanage flat on her back.

Sneha: Child Sponsorship and a Second Chance

Sneha never dreamed she’d meet the American family whose sponsorship was helping her stay in school. Then, she learned that her sponsor family had an adopted daughter from India, and she was coming for a visit.

Sofia: Dreams of Becoming a Nurse

As a child, Sofia sold tortillas and harvested shrimp in Guatemala to help her family survive. She never imagined she’d be able purse her dream of becoming a nurse. Sponsorship helped make that happen.

Dawit: From Poor and Orphaned to College Graduate

As an Ethiopian orphan, Dawit never had enough to eat. But today, he’s a college graduate and a teacher—all thanks to sponsorship.

Ashenafi: His Family Finds a Way Out of Poverty

Through sponsorship, Ashenafi and his family went from hungry to healthy—and were able to focus on their future.

Aster and Charlotte: Sisters Discover Their Ethiopian Roots

Two adopted sisters travel back to Ethiopia to connect with their birth family. Along the way, they learn about where they came from.

Kawan: A Story of Search and Reunion in South Korea

When Kawan became a mother herself, she wanted to connect with her birth family. She traveled to South Korea to find her birth mother—and left with a second family.

A New Path for a Teen Orphan Through Vocational Training

When he was 18, Andrei left his orphanage and the only family he knew. But, he was prepared to live independently because of the Wide Horizons For Children vocational training program.

A Granny for Irina

Irina is a Moldovan orphan with special needs. The one-to-one love and attention she receives through the Wide Horizons For Children Granny program has helped her thrive.

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