Can you believe it's back-to-school time already?

As you prepare your own children for the start of school (or as you begin to see the little ones with their giant backpacks waiting for their bus) say a prayer for your sponsored child.

Their school schedule may be a bit different -- while they do have longer holiday breaks, they may not start their school year in August and September like we do in the U.S. -- but a new school year brings the same anxieties. Will my friends be in my class? Will I have the right supplies? Will I fit in?

This week we'll explore what school can look like in several countries, as well as how a Mission of Mercy project can come alongside a child to help them with their classes and schoolwork.

In the meantime, you tell us: how are you praying for the new school year?