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2023 Calendar Celebrating Children holtinternational.org

“A child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn’t been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like him.”

— Pablo Casals

A boy pauses for the camera during a snack break at the preschool he attends in rural Cambodia.

With the support of Holt donors, he receives nourishing daily meals, periodic health check-ups and an early education he would not otherwise receive.

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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

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LUNAR NEW YEAR

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“Then you must teach my daughter this same lesson. How to lose your innocence but not your hope.

How to laugh forever.”

— Amy Tan

Born in Haiti, Grace Sullivan joined her family in New Jersey in 2020. Friendly and outgoing, Grace enjoys riding bikes and swimming in the summer, skiing and drinking hot chocolate with LOTS of whipped cream in the winter!

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BERTHA HOLT BORN - 1904

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VALENTINE’S DAY

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WORLD DAY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE ASH WEDNESDAY

PRESIDENTS’ DAY

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“We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility.

It’s easy to say, ‘It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.’ Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.” ­— Fred Rogers These sponsored twin brothers live with their family in southern Thailand. Thanks to a Holt donor, their parents received a microloan to start a small corn farm that doubled their family’s income.

They are now thriving in the care of their young parents.

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY

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“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

— Matthew 25:40

Born in Mongolia, Andrew Wikner (pictured here with his sister Kat) joined his family in Iowa in 2004. Andrew enjoys football and being with his friends. He is a medic in the Oregon National Guard and is attending college in Oregon.

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PASSOVER BEGINS

HARRY HOLT BORN - 1905

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“The real magic wand is the child’s own mind.”

— José Ortega y Gasset

Rose and her classmates play outside their school in Uganda after receiving a nutrition and health screening provided by Holt donors. Rose loves school, which she attends with the support of her sponsor. She also loves sports, especially jumping rope and hula hooping!

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CINCO DE MAYO

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES

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“There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”

— Amanda Gorman

Born in China, Grace Welch joined her family in New Jersey in 2017. Grace radiates joy and enthusiasm, and her favorite things are reading, swimming, ice cream, dancing and spending time with her large family.

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FIRST DAY OF SUMMER

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“You’re you, you see, and nobody else.”

— Haruki Murakami

Eight-year-old Angel loves wearing pajamas, having her picture taken and playing with her puppy! With the support of Holt donors, Angel is able to stay in the nurturing care of a foster family while she waits for a loving adoptive family.

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“Courage does not always roar.

Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’ ” — Mary Anne Radmacher

Born in Vietnam, Chinh Ngoc Switzer joined his family in Oklahoma in 2019. Chinh Ngoc loves to laugh and is super active — often playing soccer, riding bikes and hiking with his family.

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“No matter where you’re from, your dreams are valid.”

– Lupita Nyong’o

At a primary school in rural Ethiopia, children study in a classroom equipped with desks, chairs and chalkboards provided by Holt donors. Thanks to their monthly sponsors, they also have uniforms to wear, books to read and supplies to help them do their lessons.

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“For nothing will be impossible with God.” — Luke 1:37

Born in China, Max Moody joined his family in Georgia in 2016. Max’s mom shares that he is a born performer with killer dance moves and he loves to make people laugh.

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THE EIGHT HOLT CHILDREN ARRIVED FROM KOREA IN 1955

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“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.”

— Margaret Mead

Nestled within a bustling and impoverished slum community in Bengaluru, India, there’s a daycare center for children of migrant families. With support from their Holt sponsors, these children have a safe place to learn, play, eat nutritious daily meals and adjust to their new life in the city.

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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” — Romans 15:13

Born in Vietnam, Levi Gonzalez joined his family in 2017. Joyful, friendly and outgoing, Levi enjoys swimming, coloring and looking at books. He especially loves meeting people and shaking their hands!

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CHRISTMAS EVE

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CHRISTMAS DAY

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“I believe that to teach them effectively you must touch their hearts long before you begin to teach their minds.”

— Vicki Savini

In a slum community of Phnom Penh, an 8-year-old boy holds his hands in a sampeah — a gesture of gratitude for the support provided by Holt’s team in Cambodia and his sponsor in the U.S.

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