Sponsor a child
A face, a name, a next step waiting.
These children on the Kisima Islands and in Soweto are waiting for someone to help them stay in school. Sponsorship connects you to one child by name.
Rashid is a total orphan who was abandoned as a baby. He now lives with his caregiver, Maria, an elderly woman who is estimated to be between 80 and 90 years old. Rashid helps Maria with household chores. Rashid is a very vocal and intelligent child. He loves playing football and swimming. He needs ongoing support with his education and basic welfare needs.
Joseph lives with his two brothers in a grass-thatched house. Their mother, Farida, left them on the island to look for work, leaving the children to survive on their own. They have to find food and provide for their basic needs themselves. At such a young age, Joseph and his brothers are facing the difficult reality of having to care for themselves. Joseph loves playing football and hopes that one day he will get a good job and help change the difficult situation at home.
Joan lives with her guardian, Nanyange Maria. She does not know her biological parents, and her home situation is difficult. Joan has eyesight problems, but she loves playing netball. Her guardian is asking for support to keep her in early primary school so that she does not fall behind her peers.
Hanifa is a Muslim who lives with both her mother and father and has four siblings. Her mother is unemployed, while her father works as a fisherman. Hanifa loves playing football and watching TV. She has a hearing problem and needs ongoing support with her education and basic welfare needs.
Dorothy lives with her mother, who is a farmer. She loves playing football and enjoys mathematics. The family lives in difficult conditions and needs support with both her education and basic welfare needs.
Michael has eyesight problems and lives with his mother. He loves playing football, attending Fun Days, and participating in literacy classes. His parents are unemployed, making it difficult for the family to meet his needs. Michael needs ongoing support with his education and family needs.
Rahuma comes from a Muslim family and lost her father at a very young age. She has never had a father figure in her life. She lives with her mother, Christine, who works as a housekeeper. Rahuma needs support with her education and basic welfare needs, as well as the care, guidance, and encouragement of a positive father figure in her life.
Sande comes from a large family with eight siblings. Because the family is large, his parents struggle to provide for the children’s basic needs. Sande loves studying English and enjoys swimming. He needs continued support with his education and basic welfare needs.
Ali mostly lives with his father, Besiganga Ashraf. The family is facing financial difficulties and struggles to afford his school fees. Ali loves playing football and enjoys Mathematics. He needs continued support with his education and basic welfare needs.
Rukia lives with her mother, Abekani Kajan. Their home situation is difficult, and the family struggles to meet their basic needs. Rukia loves playing netball and swimming, and she enjoys studying English. She needs continued support with her education and basic welfare needs.
Shakira is a confident and expressive girl who loves singing. She excels in Mathematics and enjoys playing netball at school. Her parents struggle to afford her basic needs, so she needs continued support with her education and basic welfare needs.
Hope comes from a financially struggling family. Both of her parents are alive, but neither has employment, making it difficult for them to provide for her basic needs. Hope enjoys attending Literacy One classes and loves swimming. She needs continued support with her education and basic welfare needs.
Agnes comes from a struggling family, but despite the difficult situation at home, she loves going to school and enjoys studying Mathematics. She also loves swimming. Her mother is often unwell, so Agnes spends most of her time with her father, Namakwa Peter. She needs continued support with her education and basic welfare needs.
Ali mostly lives with his father, Besiganga Ashraf. Life at home is difficult because his parents cannot afford to pay his school fees. Ali loves playing football and enjoys Mathematics. He needs ongoing support with his education and basic welfare needs.
Kiiza is a polite boy who can be shy when meeting new people. He comes from a struggling family and lives with his mother, who is responsible for providing for his needs. However, because of the difficult financial situation at home, she often struggles to meet those needs. Kiiza loves playing football and is still discovering which subjects he enjoys most at school. He needs continued support with his education and basic welfare needs.
Rayaat is a talented athlete who loves studying and speaking English. She is a fast runner and enjoys participating in sports at school. She loves going to school, but continuing her education is not always guaranteed because of the difficult financial situation at home. Rayaat lives with her father. Despite the challenges she faces, she continues to work hard and pursue her education. Watching her run with such passion can almost feel like she is running away from the difficulties she faces at home. Please pray for Rayaat. She needs continued support with her education and basic welfare needs.
Humaila is a polite girl with big dreams for her future. She lives with her father, Waiswa Lasuli. Humaila loves Mathematics and is a talented athlete who enjoys running at school. Unfortunately, her parents struggle to provide for her education and basic needs. She needs continued support with her education and basic welfare needs.
Patrick comes from a struggling family where his parents cannot afford to pay his school fees or meet his basic needs. He loves playing football and studying Science because he hopes to become a doctor. In 2026, Patrick is sitting his promotional exams, which will determine whether he advances from primary school to secondary school. He needs continued support with his education and basic welfare needs.
Mary is a very kind girl who is facing many challenges at a young age. Growing up around people in her village who cultivate crops has given her a love for agriculture, and she sometimes helps in the gardens. She also loves singing and studying Mathematics. Mary lives with a guardian and is in great need of support both at home and at school. Please pray for Mary and consider supporting her if God leads you to.
Mukyala Sofia is a cheerful and intelligent girl whose parents struggle to support her education. She lives with her mother, Benna, and loves dancing, participating in sports, and studying Science. Sofia hopes to continue her education, get a job, and one day be able to support her family. She needs continued support with her education and basic welfare needs.
Elvis is a soft-spoken and humble young man who is struggling to stay in school because his family cannot afford his school fees. He lives with his parents, but the situation at home is difficult. Elvis loves Mathematics, playing football, and swimming. He needs continued support with his education and basic welfare needs.
Trevor comes from a financially struggling family whose main source of income is small-scale farming. He lives with his mother, Better, who struggles to provide for his basic needs. Trevor loves playing football and studying Agriculture. He needs continued support with his education and basic welfare needs.
Imaan is a strong and courageous young man with a passion for education. He comes from a Muslim family and lives with his father, Asuman. Imaan loves studying Science and Agriculture, and he also enjoys boxing as a sport. Imaan is a strong and courageous young man with a passion for education. He comes from a Muslim family and lives with his father, Asuman. Imaan loves studying Science and Agriculture, and he also enjoys boxing as a sport. Unfortunately, Imaan struggles to afford school fees and scholastic materials, which makes it difficult for him to continue his education. He hopes to get a good job in the future and become a great boxer someday. He needs continued support with his education and basic welfare needs.
Robina is still in the early stages of her education, but she is already facing many challenges. She lives with her mother, Norah, in very difficult living conditions. Robina is a shy girl and is often reluctant to open up. At times, it seems as though she may be carrying pain that she does not know how to express. She loves Mathematics and enjoys dancing at school. Please pray for Robina and consider supporting her if God leads you to.
Viola is a total orphan who lives with her guardian, Namukose. Unlike many other children, Viola is learning to navigate life without her parents, relying on the care and support of her guardian. However, there is a limit to what her guardian can provide. Viola loves dancing, playing football, and studying Mathematics. She needs prayers and continued support with her education and basic welfare needs.
Elizabeth comes from a struggling family, and because of their financial situation, she has not been able to attend school consistently. She loves singing, dancing, and studying Mathematics. Elizabeth hopes to build a better future so that she can help children who face challenges like hers and support her family. She needs continued support with her education and basic welfare needs.
Sherina is an intelligent girl with a strong desire to continue her education through university. Unfortunately, her family is unable to afford the cost of her education, so she depends on the school administration’s understanding to remain in school. She loves Mathematics and dancing. Sherina lives with her mother, Justine. She needs continued support with her education and basic welfare needs.
Kevin lives with her mother, Scovia, who struggles to keep her in school. Scovia cannot afford Kevin’s school fees, scholastic materials, and basic needs at home. As a result, Kevin often feels out of place among her classmates. She loves singing and enjoys Mathematics. Kevin desires to have the same opportunities and experiences as the other children at school. She needs continued support with her education and basic welfare needs.
William is an intelligent young man who had stopped going to school at a very young age because his parents did not prioritize his education, but he is now back in school and continuing his studies. He sometimes herds animals in exchange for small payments, which he uses to support himself. William loves playing football and swimming. He needs ongoing support to continue his education and meet his basic welfare needs.