Write to Your Child
Writing letters to children is a unique opportunity to learn about their lives and culture, while introducing them to ours. Children who receive regular correspondence are more confident and do better at school.
You may find writing letters a little strange - after all, you are writing to someone from another country, who speaks a different language and lives in a different cultural and family environment. Yet you may have a lot in common!
To make writing letters to your children as easy as possible, we have put together some practical guidelines for you.
What to write about?
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Your sponsored child will be interested in your life - your work, hobbies, daily activities and family. Please use short, clear sentences to make it easier for children to translate.
Instead of long descriptions, include a picture or photographs with your letter - children often keep these as precious treasures. If you have children, encourage them to write the letter or draw a picture.
Take an interest in the child you are sponsoring. Ask about their interests, school, family and plans for the future. Your interest will please and encourage them. Writing personal letters is a wonderful privilege for donors and a great motivation for children to study well.
The length of the letter should not exceed one A4 page.
Sensitive topics
Be very considerate when writing personal letters to a sponsored child. Avoid criticism of the child, his or her culture, religion or the political situation in the country.
Be careful about sharing information about your possessions, holidays and other matters that may be difficult for a child from a poor background to understand.
Avoid making promises you cannot keep. If you want to go the extra mile for a child, don't hesitate to contact us.
Practical information
The deadlines for writing letters are the 15th of March and the 15th of September.
Please write your letters in English, but we will be happy to provide a translation if you need one. Remember to include the child's ID and your name and surname.
The preferred format is PDF.
For the sake of ecology and cost reduction, please send your letters electronically to: banglakids@adra.cz.
If you are unable to send letters by email, please use the postal address:
ADRA, o.p.s.
Markova 600/6
158 00 Praha 5
Czech Republic
How do children write letters?
Younger children are helped to write letters by older classmates or teachers, and older children write letters independently. Letters are written in Bengali and then translated into English by local teachers whose English may not be perfect. We therefore ask for your leniency.
The content of the letter is appropriate to the age of the child. Sometimes you may receive a more formal letter, depending on the children's abilities and local culture.
For more information, see Children's letters
