Introductory Letters

Below you will find exceptional examples of introductory letters that sponsors wrote to their sisters. We hope they provide inspiration as you build your relationship with your own sister. Letters make a profound difference in every woman's life and we encourage you to continue to write even if your sister is unable to respond.

From: Elizabeth (Beth)
To: Consolee

Dear Consolee,

I would like to thank you for the chance to write you and for the opportunity to earn your friendship. My name is Elizabeth, I am married and am the mother of two little girls. Anika, my oldest daughter is three years old and Maya is about fifteen months old. We live in a suburb of Chicago, in the USA.

Before having my daughters I worked as a newspaper journalist. I stopped working outside the home shortly after Anika was born so I that could take care of my family. Since “Women for Women International” sent me a photograph of you I thought it only fair that you receive one from me. So I have attached a recent photo of the girls and I from a trip we took a few weeks ago. It’s not very good, but at least you’ll get an idea of what we look like. From your photo I can see you have strikingly beautiful eyes.

I’m not sure what if anything, you’d like to know about me or where I live, but I’d be very happy to answer any questions you may have. If you choose to write me, I would be grateful for anything you are willing to share. Even everyday tasks would interest me because I would love to learn how different, and perhaps similar, some aspects of our lives might be.

But even if you choose not to write me, know that we already have a bond and that you are now in my heart as well as my prayers. You are a courageous woman, and across the globe, you have a proud sister.

With Love,
Elizabeth

From: Sue
To: Fahrije

Hello Ms. Fahrije

My name is Sue and I have received a little information about you and your family from “Women for Women International”. I would just like to tell you how much I appreciate this opportunity to write you. I am very interested in getting to know a bit more about you and your life as well as your community and country.

I live in Madison, Wisconsin, the capital city of Wisconsin. I am now enjoying the change of season from summer to fall. The leaves on the trees are turning color and it is beginning to get a bit colder. We will soon have snow and very, very cold temperatures, which I am not looking forward to.

I am married and have two children; Jenna age nine and Jacob age six. Jenna is in the third grade and Jacob is in first. We also have a dog, named Bear, whom we just added to our family. It is my 40th birthday tomorrow and I am happy about that! We have no special plans. My children are busy making “secret” birthday cards for me, my favorite gift!!

I am currently working as a teacher. I teach second grade reading, writing and math. I am really enjoying it. I have not taught for the past six years. I stayed at home with my children when they were small and worked at home typing reports for doctors and then sending them via computer.

I am not sure what to write about so if you have any questions please feel free to ask me anything. I am really interested in hearing about you and how you became connected with “Women for Women International” as well as about you and your family. I understand you are married and have children as well although older then my own. I am wondering if they live near or with you. Do they have any children?

I hope to hear from you in the coming months.

Warmly,
Sue