Connect Through Letters: Be a Pen Pal to a Child in Africa
Program Overview
In Africa, there’s a saying: Sometimes a true friend means more than family. For countless children facing poverty, early marriage, limited access to education, and adult responsibilities as early as age 12, a kind word can make a lasting impact.
The Pen Pal Program was created to bring hope through simple, heartfelt letters. By writing just once or twice a month, you can offer encouragement on topics like education, health, love, and resilience, messages that remind a child they matter and that their future holds promise.
More than 5,000 children are currently waiting to hear from someone who cares. After you sign up, you’ll receive profiles by email and can choose a child to write to, based on your time and interests.
If you’re interested, the program also offers orientation calls to help you get started and learn how to make the most of your participation.
Whether you're a student, teacher, parent, retiree, or part of an organization, your words have the power to uplift. Join the Pen Pal Program and help a child rise above hardship toward a brighter, more hopeful future.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 1-2 Years
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Counseling
- Economic Development
- Education
- English Teaching
- Health Education
- Orphans
- Social Work
- Teaching
- Youth Development
- American
- Australian
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Canadian
- English
- European
- German
- Icelandic
- Irish
- Italian
- Jamaican
- Luxembourg
- Mexican
- New Caledonian
- Portuguese
- Saint Helenian
- Scottish
- Swedish
- Swiss
- The Vatican
Updated Apr 20, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Online
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Australian
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Canadian
- English
- European
- German
- Icelandic
- Irish
- Italian
- Jamaican
- Luxembourg
- Mexican
- New Caledonian
- Portuguese
- Saint Helenian
- Scottish
- Swedish
- Swiss
- The Vatican
- This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
21+
Duration
- 1-2 Years
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Who can join the Pen Pal Program?
Anyone with a kind heart and a desire to uplift children can join, including individuals, families, students, teachers, churches, NGOs, companies, retirees, and more. No special skills are required, just compassion and commitment.
How much time does it take?
You can write a letter every two weeks or once a month, spending as little as 20–30 minutes per letter. Your consistency is what matters most.
How will I know which child to write to?
Once you sign up, we’ll send you child profiles by email, including their name, age, interests, and background, so you can choose a child that resonates with you.
What should I write about?
We encourage writing on topics like education, love, health, hygiene, self-worth, and life skills. You’ll also receive guidelines and sample letters to help get you started.
Can I communicate directly with the child?
All letters are reviewed and shared through the Murphy Charitable Foundation to ensure child protection and proper delivery. Direct communication (e.g., phone or social media) is not permitted.
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