The tiny village in southern India wouldn’t be on the wish list of most travellers. Hot, dry and poor,  it's best known for  factories that produce matches and fireworks. But I had a particular reason for making the two-hour drive there from Madurai airport. I was going to meet Kavya, the thirteen-year-old girl I have sponsored for four years through the Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (CCFC). I was both excited and nervous. Reading about how my donations are helping communities is heartwarming, but I always wondered how much good I was actually doing. I wanted to see for myself. read more...