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Joanna’s Story, Sponsored Child

Joanna joined FAD (Fazendo A Diferenca – Making A Difference) when she was nine years old and was also sent to learn English through our English program. Around the age of 13, she began serving as a helper at FAD. She is musically gifted in singing and playing instruments and she has shared her talents with FAD over the years. What started as a young girl helping with the program, has grown into years of continued service. 

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Nelson’s Story, Sponsored Child

When Nelson first came to FAD, he was dirty and unkempt. His mother was very abusive toward him. He had a very hard life. Nelson had anger attacks, cried a lot, and threw things.

FAD has completely transformed the life of this young boy. At the end of 2025, he came forward and accepted Jesus as his Savior. FAD has been working with his mother to be a better mom. 

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Mary Wagner, Sponsor

I started sponsoring MAD Ministries in February of 2007. In October of that same year, I went on my first mission trip to Brazil. I went for 2 reasons: 1) An indescribable tugging on my heart. 2) I wanted to see where my donations were going. I was sponsoring a child through another organization, but it felt so distant…

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The Faulhabers, Sponsor

When we first became child sponsors through MAD Ministries, we hoped we would make a difference in a child’s life. What we didn’t expect was how much the experience would impact our own lives! Over the years, we’ve seen how consistent care, education, and Christian encouragement can help change the trajectory of a child’s future. MAD doesn’t just meet needs—they build relationships, invest in their community, and share hope. It has been a privilege to walk alongside this ministry and witness the difference they are making one child at a time.

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