Sonam

SONAM IS FULLY SPONSORED AND NOT TAKING NEW SPONSORS AT THIS TIME.
IF YOU ARE A PROUD SPONSOR OF SONAM (THANK YOU!), PLEASE USE THE BUTTONS BELOW TO MAKE YOUR PAYMENT.

Sonam is an energetic child whom you will always find smiling. Sonam is very interested in sketching, painting and in designing new things. If you walk into the Hindi classroom, you will find a beautiful painting of a colourful peacock on the walls which was both imagined and painted by Sonam. Sonam has expressed that someday he would like to be a designer at an automobile company where he gets to use both his artistry as well as his love for building new things. Apart from being an artist, Sonam loves playing football as well. Sonam has a good group of friends with whom he plays football every day.

Academically, Sonam finds it difficult to focus his attention in a class or on a subject for a long time. Compared to his academic behaviour last year, we have seen that Sonam spends a lot more time studying – both in class and in his house. He is an avid learner who enjoys working in the real world. He scored good marks in his class 10th Board exams.

This year we have also introduced Karmayan (Reflection) sessions every Saturday where Genla talks about social-emotional development. Sonam enjoys these classes a lot and he has decided to work on his personal development.

In his house, Sonam is a very kind child who helps the other children and his house mother. He spends time. All in all, Sonam is a very kind-hearted child with an infectious energy. By focusing his energy on his academics as well, we hope he will be able to achieve his dreams. He is a very caring person who is growing up to be an amazing young man. We have seen amazing potential in him and are looking forward to witnessing his future endeavours.


Child ID: 0604024

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Your Impact
Your Impact

“The most positive change that I see in the children today is that where they had nothing and no hope in their life; today, they are dreaming and thinking of doing something for the world at large; they are thinking of paying forward the kindness of their supporters and caregivers. This, to me, is the biggest achievement of all.”

— GEN LOBSANG PHUNTSOK LA

Write Your Sponsored Child
Write Your Sponsored Child

Your words of support are important to the children. In keeping with Jhamtse Gatsal's Project Earth initiative, we ask you to send electronic letters via email to sponsorship@jhamtse.org. These letters are forwarded to the Community throughout the year and shared with the children. Sponsors will hear back from children once a year.

Typically, a letter from your child will arrive as part of Jhamtse Gatsal's annual sponsor update, which contains a letter to you, new photos of the child, and a report on how the child is doing from a teacher, Ama la (house mother), or school administrator.

As we share sponsor letters electronically, we ask that letters be kept to a couple of pages in length. Children love seeing pictures of you, your family, and/or your daily life. The children love to hear about your family, things you like to do, and what the world looks like where you live. These are subjects that translate easily across different environments and cultures and to a younger age group.

When writing, remember English is not the children’s first language. Short and simple communications are most successful; Ama las and older students may help translate for the younger ones, but mostly the children love looking at the letters independently. Many of the smallest kids are still learning to write the alphabets of the three languages they study. Their native Monpa language has no written form.

Birthdays

While we prioritize birthdays in our society, in Monpa culture, they customarily have little significance. Parents often don’t know the exact date of a child’s birth.

Sponsorship Commitment
Sponsorship Commitment

When you sponsor a child, you have an opportunity to build a relationship with your child through letters and photos.

Minimum sponsorships are $400 USD per year or $35 per month.

If you live in the US: Your contributions are tax-deductible under U.S. tax regulations. As a non-profit, Jhamtse International is tax exempt in the United States under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code.

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Sponsor a Child Today
Sponsor a Child Today

Your US tax-deductible contribution of just $35 a month connects a child living in extreme poverty with loving care and a quality education. Sponsoring a child will profoundly change the future for your child and other children, and will change your own life as well. Our sponsorship program is at the heart and soul of Jhamtse Gatsal. 

Our children arrive scared, neglected, abandoned, scrawny and subdued - with little hope for survival, let alone education. Many suffer from malnutrition and have run the risk of starvation. Access to clean water, reliable healthcare and preventative medicine in remote villages often means greater risk from even simple medical concerns. Your sponsorship will give these children a chance to heal. Your support provides:

  • A loving and compassionate home and family

  • Education

  • Nutritious food

  • Health and hygiene training

  • Medical and dental checkups

  • Support through higher education until their first day of work

Jennifer DeGloppermale, nature, sports, art, 0604024, fully sponsored, age 20