Write to Your Student

Is Writing Letters Challenging for You?

Exchanging letters can be very rewarding. There’s no one formula for writing letters to a student but here are some thoughts to keep in mind. What you say doesn’t matter as much as you just saying something. Don’t worry about length or content. Even a short, “Hello, how are you, I am thinking about you today” or “May God love you” can mean so much to your student!

Write Simple Stories and Ask Questions!

It’s okay to write like you speak, use simple words, and add symbols like hearts and animal drawings. Be yourself. Remember that there’s a reason God connected you with this person far away.  Ask simple questions like, “What is your favorite food?”, “What games do you like to play?”, or “What would you like to be when you grow up?” It is important to answer any questions they might ask about you. Tell them about your favorite things, about your family, your pets, your street or village. Imagine their smile when they read your letter. 

It’s Your Expectations, Not Your Student

Letters from your sponsored student may be short, infrequent or seem artificial. Your experience and comfort with letter writing is not the same as your student's. Language, age and cultural differences can get in the way. You might not always see how God is working through these letters, or realize that He’s working on you, but keep writing.

Here is an example of a letters you may see. Letters to students can be sent via email if your student has access to a computer and internet. You can also send your letters to Friends of Kowak and we will forward them to your student.