Category: Unsponsored

Philip lives with his parents and siblings in a village in Uganda. His parents are both farmers but they can no longer farm due to long periods of drought in the area. Life is unbearable for this family. They live in a crumbling hut and have no food or clothing. They have to walk long distances in search of fruits and vegetables to eat. Philip hopes to be a teacher when he grows up. He is currently not in school due to financial hardship. He enjoys playing soccer.

Miria lives with her parents in a remote village in Uganda. Her mother has diabetes and is very sick. Most of her father’s earnings is spent on her mother’s medical bills. Even though she is in school, she often has to stay home to care for her mother. Life is unbearable for this family and they need help with tuition, clothing and medical expenses. Miria enjoys caring for the sick and hopes to be a nurse in future. She is in second grade, where her performance is average. She enjoys watching movies.

Mesach lives with his parents in a remote village in Uganda. His parents are very sick and do not work. Life is very difficult for this family. They have no money for food, clothing and school. Even though Mesach is in school, he is often sent home for not paying his tuition. He hopes to be an engineer in future. He is in second grade, where his performance is average. He enjoys playing soccer and watching movies.

Joseph lives with his grandmother who is elderly and sick in a remote village in Uganda. His grandmother is unable to work due to her physical condition. Life is very difficult for them and they rely on the generosity of their neighbors for food and other necessities. Joseph is not in school and stays at home to help his grandmother with the house chores. He hopes to be a teacher if he gets an opportunity to go to school. He is currently not in school due to financial hardship. He enjoys playing soccer.

Jasper lives with his father and mother in a small farming village in Uganda. Both of his parents are farmers who struggle to farm their small plot of land. Their crop yield is very poor and they often have barely enough to consume and sell. Life is very difficult for this family. Jasper is not in school and his parents struggle to provide clothing and bedding for him and his siblings. He hopes to be an engineer in future. He is currently not in school due to financial hardship. He enjoys playing soccer and swimming.

Ann Mary lives with her father in a remote village in Uganda. Her mother died when she was very young. Her father is a farmer and his crop yield is very poor and which leave them just enough to consume. Life is very difficult for this family as her father cannot find any other work. Ann Mary hopes to be a hotel chef. She is currently not in school due to financial hardship. She enjoys netball and singing.