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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 52 MIN

From Sponsored Child to Global Advocate | E48

from On the Move · host 21C International

Atkelt Simon grew up in an impoverished community in Ethiopia. As a child, he was sponsored through Compassion International — and that experiencechanged the trajectory of his life. Today, he serves with Children's Hopechest, anorganization that partners communities together to break the cycle of poverty and ignitehope in children and families around the world.In this episode, Atkelt shares his personal story, what it felt like to be seen by God through sponsorship, and how Children's Hopechest approaches community development in a way that's relational, holistic, and built to last.________________________________Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn or via email at [email protected] the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry on a mission to transform communities in the majority world by developing healthy pastors. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.Help us provide free, nonformal training to pastors in the majority world by joining us in prayer.

Atkelt Simon grew up in an impoverished community in Ethiopia. As a child, he was sponsored through Compassion International — and that experiencechanged the trajectory of his life. Today, he serves with Children's Hopechest, anorganization that partners communities together to break the cycle of poverty and ignitehope in children and families around the world.In this episode, Atkelt shares his personal story, what it felt like to be seen by God through sponsorship, and how Children's Hopechest approaches community development in a way that's relational, holistic, and built to last.________________________________Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn or via email at [email protected] the Move is created by 21C International, a Christian, non-profit ministry on a mission to transform communities in the majority world by developing healthy pastors. Learn more about how we're bringing Biblical training to pastors around the world at 21cinternational.org.Help us provide free, nonformal training to pastors in the majority world by joining us in prayer.

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