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Is a 5 year old boy
from Kenya
Lmeingashu is a young lively boy from Samburu county in the northern part of Kenya. He lives with his single mother, one sister and two brothers. The family lives in a simple traditional hut made of locally available materials and smeared with clay soils. Their source water is from an open well which is not well protected, thus they risk being easily transmitted with water-borne diseases. The mother is the breadwinner of the family and he does casual work of fetching firewood for sale at the nearby market centre. The income they get is not enough to cater to the family basic needs. Occasionally, they also receive some government food ration to supplements the family income. The family annual income is less than 250 US dollars which barely meets all their basic needs. Lmeingashu was identified as needy and was recommended for enrolment.Lmeingashu attends school. Your generous love, care, and sponsorship will brighten the future of this young and promising boy.
Lmeingashu is a young lively boy from Samburu county in the northern part of Kenya. He lives with his single mother, one sister and two brothers. The family lives in a simple traditional hut made of locally available materials and smeared with clay soils. Their source water is from an open well which is not well protected, thus they risk being easily transmitted with water-borne diseases. The mother is the breadwinner of the family and he does casual work of fetching firewood for sale at the nearby market centre. The income they get is not enough to cater to the family basic needs. Occasionally, they also receive some government food ration to supplements the family income. The family annual income is less than 250 US dollars which barely meets all their basic needs. Lmeingashu was identified as needy and was recommended for enrolment.Lmeingashu attends school. Your generous love, care, and sponsorship will brighten the future of this young and promising boy.
Despite Kenya being considered the economic and transportation hub of East Africa, poverty is still widespread across the country’s regional areas. Many of Kenya’s poorest people live in isolated communities, which are prone to climate change-driven droughts. Children, who make up more than half of the population, face serious risks that stem from a lack of food, clean water, and education.
Lack of access to healthcare in rural areas and poor sanitation in urban zones accelerates the spread of preventable diseases. Malaria is one of the nation’s biggest issues, and is a leading cause of death of children under five years old. While HIV infection rates have slowed recently, HIV and AIDS still impact millions of families.
Health: Provide immunisations, deworming, vitamin supplementations, growth monitoring, antenatal care, and hygiene education.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water to communities, reducing the risk of waterborne diseases, which are some of the leading causes of death in early childhood.
Education: Provide children with the best start in education by improving learning materials, and renovating and building new classrooms in early childhood development centres.
Is a 5 year old boy
from Cambodia
Pisey lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Pisey lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
Young children in Cambodia must overcome a range of issues that threaten their health and development. The lack of quality health facilities, nutrition, and clean water in many communities puts children at risk of contracting diseases such as malaria and HIV, which are fatal if untreated.
Food and Nutrition: Educate parents and community members about how to give their children a healthy diet, to combat high levels of child malnutrition.
Health: Improve health facilities and community awareness to prevent the most fatal childhood illnesses.
Education: Help children access early childhood education so they can reach their potential in school.
Is a 7 year old girl
from Cambodia
Chouing lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Chouing lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
While primary school attendance is rising, many schools are over-crowded and under-resourced. Children from disadvantaged communities often do not have an opportunity to get a quality education that can help them escape generational poverty.
Education: Establish New Generation Schools, which provide modern and encouraging environments for children to thrive
Child rights: Form children's groups and child forums where children can learn about their rights and have a say in issues that affect them
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect children from neglect and abuse
Is a 10 year old boy
from Vietnam
Quan lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Quan lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communties can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Uganda
Alvin Ninoowe is a bit reserved though an assertive boy. He is an Anglican by faith and Muganda by tribe. Alvin Ninoowe lives with his single mother and his 2 siblings in central slummy parts of Uganda. The father of the child is alive but deserted the family when the child was two years old and his whereabouts are not known. The child is meant to be in school by his age but the mother couldnt afford the school fees because elder brother had to do his final exams. The mother has a plan of taking him to school next year. Alvin Ninoowe likes playing with toys with his siblings. He is so talented in singing. He washes utensils with his mothers. The family gets clean and safe water from the tap which is within home. The family rents a single room where by children share beddings which puts them at a risk of easy spread of diseases such as ringworm. The house is made up of bricks with metallic iron sheet. The floor is made up of muddy. The mother is the sole provider of the family who earns a living from washing clothes of people in neighborhood. Her income is not stable but on good day she can earns US 15 dollars a month which is too li
Alvin Ninoowe is a bit reserved though an assertive boy. He is an Anglican by faith and Muganda by tribe. Alvin Ninoowe lives with his single mother and his 2 siblings in central slummy parts of Uganda. The father of the child is alive but deserted the family when the child was two years old and his whereabouts are not known. The child is meant to be in school by his age but the mother couldnt afford the school fees because elder brother had to do his final exams. The mother has a plan of taking him to school next year. Alvin Ninoowe likes playing with toys with his siblings. He is so talented in singing. He washes utensils with his mothers. The family gets clean and safe water from the tap which is within home. The family rents a single room where by children share beddings which puts them at a risk of easy spread of diseases such as ringworm. The house is made up of bricks with metallic iron sheet. The floor is made up of muddy. The mother is the sole provider of the family who earns a living from washing clothes of people in neighborhood. Her income is not stable but on good day she can earns US 15 dollars a month which is too li
Since its independence from Britain in 1962, Uganda has endured a military coup, followed by years of dictatorship, ongoing civil conflict and internal displacement. This has had a lasting effect on millions of Ugandans, who have been trapped in poverty for generations.
Many children in remote communities are unable to access quality education. A lack of water in many places means children have to walk long distances every day to collect water and bathe.
Education: Ensure children can receive a quality education by training teachers and providing children with access to extracurricular actitivities to build their skill sets.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to start or grow a business, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide safe, clean drinking water to prevent children from waterborne diseases and help them develop to their full potential.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Zambia
Cyprian is a friendly boy who lives in Tigwilizane community in Luangwa district approximately 370km east of Lusaka the capital city of Zambia. He lives with his single mother, two sisters and five brothers. The parents recently divorced.This family is Nsenga by tribe. Cyprian is coming from a family whose livelihood depends on small scale farming and selling vegetables at the local market to earn a living. Their familys annual income is about US$280 which is insufficient to sustain the entire family and meet their basic needs. Cyprian is in pre school. His health is good and enjoys playing hide and seek with friends. Your kind and loving support through sponsorship will leave an indelible mark on the life of this child and family.
Cyprian is a friendly boy who lives in Tigwilizane community in Luangwa district approximately 370km east of Lusaka the capital city of Zambia. He lives with his single mother, two sisters and five brothers. The parents recently divorced.This family is Nsenga by tribe. Cyprian is coming from a family whose livelihood depends on small scale farming and selling vegetables at the local market to earn a living. Their familys annual income is about US$280 which is insufficient to sustain the entire family and meet their basic needs. Cyprian is in pre school. His health is good and enjoys playing hide and seek with friends. Your kind and loving support through sponsorship will leave an indelible mark on the life of this child and family.
Three decades of oppressive rule following independence in 1964 contributed to Zambia becoming one of Africa’s poorest countries. In rural areas, four out of five people live in poverty. Zambia’s fortunes have improved recently, but decades of underinvestment mean the country is lagging behind in key areas and there is a lack of jobs and opportunities for people.
Many schools and homes do not have access to clean drinking water, meaning children must walk long distances each day to get water, or drink unsafe water, which can lead to potentially fatal childhood illnesses.
Education: Provide learning resources, and renovate or build classrooms and other school facilities to ensure children can receive a quality education.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote communities to help children avoid childhood illnesses.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which can help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Is a 6 year old girl
from Uganda
Efulansi Nakaibale is a well-disciplined polite girl belonging to the Bantu ethic group. Her main language is Lusoga and she is a Protestant by faith. She lives with her parents and five siblings in a very remote village in Eastern Uganda. Her family practices small scale farming by growing sweet potatoes and vegetables. Her father sometimes does casual work which earns him an average monthly income of 17 US dollars for his family. This family is near a sugarcane plantation and is prone to Malaria. Frequent malaria attacks erodes most the monthly income living the family in dire need for support. Efulansi Nakaibale is not yet in school because there is no early stimulation center in her village. However, she has acquired a lot of skills acquired from peers. She can count from 1 10 and she recites with passion the songs that peers sing at school. Besides she can manipulate local materials to make dolls to play with. Hide and seek, rope skipping and dodge ball are her favorite games. Any Sponsorship gesture towards Efulansi Nakaibale will help illuminate her future.
Efulansi Nakaibale is a well-disciplined polite girl belonging to the Bantu ethic group. Her main language is Lusoga and she is a Protestant by faith. She lives with her parents and five siblings in a very remote village in Eastern Uganda. Her family practices small scale farming by growing sweet potatoes and vegetables. Her father sometimes does casual work which earns him an average monthly income of 17 US dollars for his family. This family is near a sugarcane plantation and is prone to Malaria. Frequent malaria attacks erodes most the monthly income living the family in dire need for support. Efulansi Nakaibale is not yet in school because there is no early stimulation center in her village. However, she has acquired a lot of skills acquired from peers. She can count from 1 10 and she recites with passion the songs that peers sing at school. Besides she can manipulate local materials to make dolls to play with. Hide and seek, rope skipping and dodge ball are her favorite games. Any Sponsorship gesture towards Efulansi Nakaibale will help illuminate her future.
Since its independence from Britain in 1962, Uganda has endured a military coup, followed by years of dictatorship, ongoing civil conflict and internal displacement. This has had a lasting effect on millions of Ugandans, who have been trapped in poverty for generations.
Girls in particular face opposition in getting a quality education, and reaching their potential. Many girls are forced to drop out of school early to help look after younger siblings or find work.
Education: Ensure children can receive a quality education by training teachers and providing children with access to extracurricular actitivities to build their skill sets.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to start or grow a business, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide safe, clean drinking water to prevent children from waterborne diseases and help them develop to their full potential.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Vietnam
Khanh lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Khanh lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communties can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 6 year old girl
from Indonesia
Qonita Hasna Norine is a little girl living in Central Java Province. Her family and friends calls her Norine and her hobby is play with her friends. She is not attending school yet but shes eager to learn new things around her. Her father earns a living as a temporary employees with monthly income around US$120, while her mother is a house wife who is unskilled and cannot find any job to add the family income. She lives with her parents and older sister in a simple house. Her health condition is fair but still needs better nourishment. To help these poor family provide adequate care and education for her, we pleased to welcome her in ChildFund program. Your kind sponsorship will mean so much for her and also to other children in his community, it will be their way to achieve a bright future and makes their life changes.
Qonita Hasna Norine is a little girl living in Central Java Province. Her family and friends calls her Norine and her hobby is play with her friends. She is not attending school yet but shes eager to learn new things around her. Her father earns a living as a temporary employees with monthly income around US$120, while her mother is a house wife who is unskilled and cannot find any job to add the family income. She lives with her parents and older sister in a simple house. Her health condition is fair but still needs better nourishment. To help these poor family provide adequate care and education for her, we pleased to welcome her in ChildFund program. Your kind sponsorship will mean so much for her and also to other children in his community, it will be their way to achieve a bright future and makes their life changes.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential.
More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching children about healthy hygiene practices.
Education: Provide education and life skills development in schools, at home and in the community to build the foundations for lifelong confidence and resilience.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas
Is a 8 year old girl
from Vietnam
Hanh lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Hanh lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 8 year old girl
from Vietnam
Thu lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Thu lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 6 year old girl
from Vietnam
Nhu lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Nhu lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 7 year old boy
from Cambodia
Raksmey lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Raksmey lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
While primary school attendance is rising, many schools are over-crowded and under-resourced. Children from disadvantaged communities often do not have an opportunity to get a quality education that can help them escape generational poverty.
Education: Establish New Generation Schools, which provide modern and encouraging environments where children can thrive.
Child rights: Form children's groups and child forums where children can learn about their rights and have a say in issues that affect them.
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect children from neglect and abuse.
Is a 6 year old girl
from Zambia
Mirriam is a needy child who lives with her parents who are not in any formal employment as they do not have any skill to offer. The family survives through odd jobs though the income generated is not adequate to meet the basic needs of the family. They earn an annual income of about US$400. The family is Chewa by tribe and is christian. Mirriam is not yet in school but enjoys playing with dolls and ball games with her friends. Your sponsorship towards this child will indeed be a blessing in her life. Help brighten her future.
Mirriam is a needy child who lives with her parents who are not in any formal employment as they do not have any skill to offer. The family survives through odd jobs though the income generated is not adequate to meet the basic needs of the family. They earn an annual income of about US$400. The family is Chewa by tribe and is christian. Mirriam is not yet in school but enjoys playing with dolls and ball games with her friends. Your sponsorship towards this child will indeed be a blessing in her life. Help brighten her future.
Three decades of oppressive rule following independence in 1964 contributed to Zambia becoming one of Africa’s poorest countries. In rural areas, four out of five people live in poverty. Zambia’s fortunes have improved recently, but decades of underinvestment mean the country is lagging behind in key areas and there is a lack of jobs and opportunities for people.
Girl, in particular, have limited opportunities in Zambia. Girls are less likely to finish school and are at risk of harmful practices such as forced marriage and early marriage.
Education: Provide learning resources, and renovate or build classrooms and other school facilities to ensure children can receive a quality education.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote communities to help children avoid childhood illnesses.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which can help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Is a 5 year old boy
from Cambodia
Chanthorn lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Chanthorn lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
Young children in Cambodia must overcome a range of issues that threaten their health and development. The lack of quality health facilities, nutrition, and clean water in many communities puts children at risk of contracting diseases such as malaria and HIV, which are fatal if untreated.
Food and Nutrition: Educate parents and community members about how to give their children a healthy diet, to combat high levels of child malnutrition.
Health: Improve health facilities and community awareness to prevent the most fatal childhood illnesses.
Education: Help children access early childhood education so they can reach their potential in school.
Is a 6 year old girl
from Cambodia
Soneta lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Soneta lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
While primary school attendance is rising, many schools are over-crowded and under-resourced. Children from disadvantaged communities often do not have an opportunity to get a quality education that can help them escape generational poverty.
Education: Establish New Generation Schools, which provide modern and encouraging environments for children to thrive
Child rights: Form children's groups and child forums where children can learn about their rights and have a say in issues that affect them
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect children from neglect and abuse
Is a 5 year old boy
from Vietnam
Tu lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Tu lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese at home, which is a major hurdle when they start school.
Education: Educate parents and community officials about how to provide children with a healthy diet, to combat high levels of child malnutrition.
Health: Improve health facilities, and provide information and equipment to decrease Vietnam's high child mortality rate.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 8 year old boy
from Vietnam
Tai lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Tai lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communties can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 5 year old boy
from Cambodia
Pichrak lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Pichrak lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
Young children in Cambodia must overcome a range of issues that threaten their health and development. The lack of quality health facilities, nutrition, and clean water in many communities puts children at risk of contracting diseases such as malaria and HIV, which are fatal if untreated.
Food and Nutrition: Educate parents and community members about how to give their children a healthy diet, to combat high levels of child malnutrition.
Health: Improve health facilities and community awareness to prevent the most fatal childhood illnesses.
Education: Help children access early childhood education so they can reach their potential in school.
Is a 5 year old girl
from Ethiopia
It is with great pleasure that we introduce you a beautiful child named Rahima Birhanu, who lives in Siraro a place found in the Oromia Nationalities Regional State. Rahima lives with her parents and she has one sibling. She is underage student and she has not yet started to go to school. Her father is a breadwinner and he earns meager income from farming work that is not sufficient enough to cover all familys basic expenses. Her mother is a housewife and she takes care of the family. The family annual income is below 25 USD and that is not sufficient enough to cover all familys basic expenses. The child belongs to Oromo ethnic group and she communicates in Oromifa local language. They are Musim religion followers. Rahima and her family lives in a small rent house. The community where the child lives lacks access to quality basic education, health service and the likes that challenges the child and the community at large. They plan to change their lives by being engaged in income generating business. Your kind support is a blessing and paves the way for the Childss bright future and for the family and the community at la
It is with great pleasure that we introduce you a beautiful child named Rahima Birhanu, who lives in Siraro a place found in the Oromia Nationalities Regional State. Rahima lives with her parents and she has one sibling. She is underage student and she has not yet started to go to school. Her father is a breadwinner and he earns meager income from farming work that is not sufficient enough to cover all familys basic expenses. Her mother is a housewife and she takes care of the family. The family annual income is below 25 USD and that is not sufficient enough to cover all familys basic expenses. The child belongs to Oromo ethnic group and she communicates in Oromifa local language. They are Musim religion followers. Rahima and her family lives in a small rent house. The community where the child lives lacks access to quality basic education, health service and the likes that challenges the child and the community at large. They plan to change their lives by being engaged in income generating business. Your kind support is a blessing and paves the way for the Childss bright future and for the family and the community at la
As Africa’s oldest independent country, Ethiopia has a long and proud history. In recent years, rural parts of Ethiopia have suffered from periodic droughts, which have put immense pressure on the country’s people. Ethiopia still ranks as one of the poorest countries in the world, and inadequate food and water supplies continue to contribute to high levels of child malnutrition and disease.
The health of mothers and newborns in Ethiopia is often at risk, since many women do not deliver in hospitals or receive adequate pre- and postnatal care. ChildFund’s programs encourage mothers to deliver at hospitals, and provide nutrition, sanitation and hygiene solutions to keep children healthy.
Maternal Support: Help mothers deliver at health facilities with skilled staff, reducing the high rates of infant mortality.
Health: Increase awareness about diseases that lead to child deaths, and provide solutions that can help save lives.
Water and Sanitation: Provide safe water and education to help prevent the spread of diseases that are responsible for child deaths.
Is a 7 year old boy
from Vietnam
Cuong lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Cuong lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communties can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 7 year old girl
from Vietnam
Linh lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Linh lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Indonesia
Terel Tabenu is a poor little boy, living in East Nusa Tenggara. His family circumstances are ones of dire poverty and need. His father is a farmer, but his meager and uncertain income is not sufficient to provide adequately for the necessities of life for his family. His mother on the other hand cannot help to ease the financial problem in the family since she is unskilled and cannot find any job. The familys annual income is around US$ 487.00. These good parents want their child to have better care and attention, so we are happy to welcome him to our group. Terel is his nickname. He lives with his parent and an elder brother in a very simple house with zinc roof, woven bamboo walls and cemented floor. He has fairly good health condition and he makes good progress. Your kind sponsorship and love will be a great blessing for this boy in having a nice childhood. Hoping he will get bright future.
Terel Tabenu is a poor little boy, living in East Nusa Tenggara. His family circumstances are ones of dire poverty and need. His father is a farmer, but his meager and uncertain income is not sufficient to provide adequately for the necessities of life for his family. His mother on the other hand cannot help to ease the financial problem in the family since she is unskilled and cannot find any job. The familys annual income is around US$ 487.00. These good parents want their child to have better care and attention, so we are happy to welcome him to our group. Terel is his nickname. He lives with his parent and an elder brother in a very simple house with zinc roof, woven bamboo walls and cemented floor. He has fairly good health condition and he makes good progress. Your kind sponsorship and love will be a great blessing for this boy in having a nice childhood. Hoping he will get bright future.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential. More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching children about healthy hygiene practices.
Education: Provide education and life skills development in schools, at home and in the community to build the foundations for lifelong confidence and resilience. .
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas
Is a 4 year old boy
from Indonesia
His name is Bintang, he growing up in the outskirts of the Yogyakarta city in the central of Java Island, best known for its urban harbor. He is a playful 3 year old toddler who loves to singing and playing with friends. He does not attend school yet, but someday he wants to be a doctor. Bintang lives with his parents in a rudimentary dwelling made of adobe and brick. They possess proper sanitary facilities and use tap water. However, his parents works hard, reaching the end of the month is a constant struggle. His father makes a living by working as a farmer which is does not suffice to maintain the family, while his mother only a housewife. The familys income comes to around USD 25.00 per month, which is not enough to cover the familys basic needs. They do need an alternative income generation whenever it is necessary. Through our programs, Ilyas and his family will be able to improve their standard of living. Your kind sponsorship can help us fill in this similar gap in the life of the community.
His name is Bintang, he growing up in the outskirts of the Yogyakarta city in the central of Java Island, best known for its urban harbor. He is a playful 3 year old toddler who loves to singing and playing with friends. He does not attend school yet, but someday he wants to be a doctor. Bintang lives with his parents in a rudimentary dwelling made of adobe and brick. They possess proper sanitary facilities and use tap water. However, his parents works hard, reaching the end of the month is a constant struggle. His father makes a living by working as a farmer which is does not suffice to maintain the family, while his mother only a housewife. The familys income comes to around USD 25.00 per month, which is not enough to cover the familys basic needs. They do need an alternative income generation whenever it is necessary. Through our programs, Ilyas and his family will be able to improve their standard of living. Your kind sponsorship can help us fill in this similar gap in the life of the community.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential.
More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching families about healthy hygiene practices and how to make nutritious meals from locally-sourced foods.
Education: Put children on the best path for the future by improving early childhood education in remote communities.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Uganda
Timothy is a young boy and was born in Central Uganda. He is a Ganda by tribe and a Catholic by religion. He attends school even though his family struggles so much to raise school dues for Timothy and the siblings and his favourite subject is Counting numbers. He enjoys playing with toy cars. He stays with both parents and siblings in semi-permanent house in one of the underserved villages within the central region. The family has got a small piece of land where they practice subsistence farming which serves for food and income. However, the yields are sometimes poor because of bad weather or pests and diseases. Such poor harvests make it hard for the family to have regular meals and subject them to live on one single meal a day. Timothys family average monthly income is 20 US dollars, which is inadequate to provide quality education, health care and other basic needs for this child and calls for additional support to help him realize his future dream. His favourite food is smashed bananas, rice, and beef.
Timothy is a young boy and was born in Central Uganda. He is a Ganda by tribe and a Catholic by religion. He attends school even though his family struggles so much to raise school dues for Timothy and the siblings and his favourite subject is Counting numbers. He enjoys playing with toy cars. He stays with both parents and siblings in semi-permanent house in one of the underserved villages within the central region. The family has got a small piece of land where they practice subsistence farming which serves for food and income. However, the yields are sometimes poor because of bad weather or pests and diseases. Such poor harvests make it hard for the family to have regular meals and subject them to live on one single meal a day. Timothys family average monthly income is 20 US dollars, which is inadequate to provide quality education, health care and other basic needs for this child and calls for additional support to help him realize his future dream. His favourite food is smashed bananas, rice, and beef.
Since its independence from Britain in 1962, Uganda has endured a military coup, followed by years of dictatorship, ongoing civil conflict and internal displacement. This has had a lasting effect on millions of Ugandans, who have been trapped in poverty for generations.
Many children in remote communities are unable to access quality education. A lack of water in many places means children have to walk long distances every day to collect water and bathe.
Education: Ensure children can receive a quality education by training teachers and providing children with access to extracurricular actitivities to build their skill sets.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to start or grow a business, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide safe, clean drinking water to prevent children from waterborne diseases and help them develop to their full potential.
Is a 7 year old boy
from Vietnam
Hau lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Hau lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communties can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 6 year old girl
from Kenya
Napanu is a jubilant girl from geographically fascinating Samburu county of the northern part of Kenya. She lives with her parents, three brothers, and two sisters. The family lives in a temporary hut built with posts and sticks with no proper sanitation. The family source of water is from a shallow well which is not protected thus risk being them being ill of waterborne related diseases. Her parents depend on the selling of firewood as her main source of income. The family also occasionally benefit from the government food ration as a supplement to their meager income. Their family annual income is below 250 US dollars which is not enough to cater to their basic needs. Napanu was referred to the project for enrollment.Napanu attends school. She likes playing with toy cars. Sponsorship will provide her the future opportunity to transform her life and those of her family and the general community.
Napanu is a jubilant girl from geographically fascinating Samburu county of the northern part of Kenya. She lives with her parents, three brothers, and two sisters. The family lives in a temporary hut built with posts and sticks with no proper sanitation. The family source of water is from a shallow well which is not protected thus risk being them being ill of waterborne related diseases. Her parents depend on the selling of firewood as her main source of income. The family also occasionally benefit from the government food ration as a supplement to their meager income. Their family annual income is below 250 US dollars which is not enough to cater to their basic needs. Napanu was referred to the project for enrollment.Napanu attends school. She likes playing with toy cars. Sponsorship will provide her the future opportunity to transform her life and those of her family and the general community.
Despite Kenya being considered the economic and transportation hub of East Africa, poverty is still widespread across the country’s regional areas. Many of Kenya’s poorest people live in isolated communities, which are prone to climate change-driven droughts. Children, who make up more than half of the population, face serious risks that stem from a lack of food, clean water, and education.
Lack of access to healthcare in rural areas and poor sanitation in urban zones accelerates the spread of preventable diseases. Girls are especially at risk of dropping out of school once they hit puberty. Often they cannot go to school because their parents cannot afford it, or they are forced to stay home and help look after their siblings.
Education: Renovating classrooms and providing girls with school uniforms and educational resources such as books so they can continue their education.
Livelihoods: Reduce the burden on families in remote communities by providing income-generating activities to help parents pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Child rights: Ensure girls and the communities around them know what rights children have and how they should be treated.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Kenya
Simon is a cheerful young boy from Samburu county in the northern part of Kenya. He lives together with his parents, one brother and two sisters. The family is sheltered in a temporary traditional hut built with posts and cement with no proper sanitation facility. The family source of water is from a community water pan. The water point is not protected hence risking them transmitted with water-related diseases. The family depends on the selling of charcoals for sale as their main source of income; they supplement their income by growing of food crops in their quarter-acre land especially during the rainy season. Their annual income is below 250 US dollars, this barely meets the family basic needs. Due to his vulnerability, Simon was selected for enrollment.Simon attends alimentary school. He enjoys playing with toys which are made with polythene papers. Your kind support will put a smile on the face of this promising young star.
Simon is a cheerful young boy from Samburu county in the northern part of Kenya. He lives together with his parents, one brother and two sisters. The family is sheltered in a temporary traditional hut built with posts and cement with no proper sanitation facility. The family source of water is from a community water pan. The water point is not protected hence risking them transmitted with water-related diseases. The family depends on the selling of charcoals for sale as their main source of income; they supplement their income by growing of food crops in their quarter-acre land especially during the rainy season. Their annual income is below 250 US dollars, this barely meets the family basic needs. Due to his vulnerability, Simon was selected for enrollment.Simon attends alimentary school. He enjoys playing with toys which are made with polythene papers. Your kind support will put a smile on the face of this promising young star.
Despite Kenya being considered the economic and transportation hub of East Africa, poverty is still widespread across the country’s regional areas. Many of Kenya’s poorest people live in isolated communities, which are prone to climate change-driven droughts.
Children, who make up more than half of the population, face serious risks that stem from a lack of food, clean water, and education. Lack of access to healthcare in rural areas and poor sanitation in urban zones accelerates the spread of preventable diseases. Many children from remote communities are forced to drop out of school because their parents cannot afford it school fees or supplies.
Education: Renovating classrooms and providing children with school uniforms and educational resources such as books.
Water and Sanitation: Keep children healthy and in school by providing sustainable local water sources.
Livelihoods: Reduce the burden on families in remote communities by providing income-generating activities to help parents pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Is a 8 year old girl
from Vietnam
Lan lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Lan lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Kenya
Loimalumalu is a young lively boy from Samburu county in the northern part of Kenya. He lives with both parents and one sister. The family lives in a simple traditional hut made of locally available materials and smeared with clay soils. Their source water is from an open well which is not well protected, thus they risk being easily transmitted with water-borne diseases. The father is the breadwinner of the family and he does casual work of fetching firewood for sale at the nearby market centre. The income they get is not enough to cater to the family basic needs. Occasionally, they also receive some government food ration to supplements the family income. The family annual income is less than 250 US dollars which barely meets all their basic needs. Loimalumalu was identified as needy and was recommended for enrolment.Loimalumalu attends school and his favourite subject is science. Your generous love, care, and sponsorship will brighten the future of this young and promising boy.
Loimalumalu is a young lively boy from Samburu county in the northern part of Kenya. He lives with both parents and one sister. The family lives in a simple traditional hut made of locally available materials and smeared with clay soils. Their source water is from an open well which is not well protected, thus they risk being easily transmitted with water-borne diseases. The father is the breadwinner of the family and he does casual work of fetching firewood for sale at the nearby market centre. The income they get is not enough to cater to the family basic needs. Occasionally, they also receive some government food ration to supplements the family income. The family annual income is less than 250 US dollars which barely meets all their basic needs. Loimalumalu was identified as needy and was recommended for enrolment.Loimalumalu attends school and his favourite subject is science. Your generous love, care, and sponsorship will brighten the future of this young and promising boy.
Despite Kenya being considered the economic and transportation hub of East Africa, poverty is still widespread across the country’s regional areas. Many of Kenya’s poorest people live in isolated communities, which are prone to climate change-driven droughts.
Children, who make up more than half of the population, face serious risks that stem from a lack of food, clean water, and education. Lack of access to healthcare in rural areas and poor sanitation in urban zones accelerates the spread of preventable diseases. Many children from remote communities are forced to drop out of school because their parents cannot afford it school fees or supplies.
Education: Renovating classrooms and providing children with school uniforms and educational resources such as books.
Water and Sanitation: Keep children healthy and in school by providing sustainable local water sources.
Livelihoods: Reduce the burden on families in remote communities by providing income-generating activities to help parents pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Is a 1 year old boy
from Indonesia
Richart is a poor little boy, living in East Nusa Tenggara. His family circumstances are ones of dire poverty and need. His father and mother are temporary teachers , but their meager and uncertain income is not sufficient to provide adequately for the necessities of life for the family. The familys annual income is around US$ 887.00. These good parents want their child to have better care and attention, so we are happy to welcome him to our group. Richart is his nickname. He lives with his parent and an elder sister in a very simple house with zinc roof, woven bamboo walls and cemented floor. He has fairly good health condition and he makes good progress. Your kind sponsorship and love will be a great blessing for this boy in having a nice childhood. Hoping he will get bright future.
Richart is a poor little boy, living in East Nusa Tenggara. His family circumstances are ones of dire poverty and need. His father and mother are temporary teachers , but their meager and uncertain income is not sufficient to provide adequately for the necessities of life for the family. The familys annual income is around US$ 887.00. These good parents want their child to have better care and attention, so we are happy to welcome him to our group. Richart is his nickname. He lives with his parent and an elder sister in a very simple house with zinc roof, woven bamboo walls and cemented floor. He has fairly good health condition and he makes good progress. Your kind sponsorship and love will be a great blessing for this boy in having a nice childhood. Hoping he will get bright future.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential.
More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching families about healthy hygiene practices and how to make nutritious meals from locally-sourced foods.
Education: Put children on the best path for the future by improving early childhood education in remote communities.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas.
Is a 6 year old girl
from Kenya
Naramat is a joy girl from Samburu County, northern Kenya. She lives with her parents, four sisters and one brother. The family is sheltered in a substandard traditional hut made of sticks and covered with mud. They depend with borehole water. The family main source of income is livestock keeping both for domestic and commercial purposes. Her mother engages in casual work of collecting and selling of firewood in return for cash to supplement the limited income which her family survives with. The little she gets is in sufficient for the family basic needs. The family annual income is less than 290 US dollars which barely meets all their needs. The child was enrolled as she is eligible and fits the eligibility criteria. Naramat is schooling. Her favorite subject is reading. Your kind support will be of great significant to Jane and family wellbeing.
Naramat is a joy girl from Samburu County, northern Kenya. She lives with her parents, four sisters and one brother. The family is sheltered in a substandard traditional hut made of sticks and covered with mud. They depend with borehole water. The family main source of income is livestock keeping both for domestic and commercial purposes. Her mother engages in casual work of collecting and selling of firewood in return for cash to supplement the limited income which her family survives with. The little she gets is in sufficient for the family basic needs. The family annual income is less than 290 US dollars which barely meets all their needs. The child was enrolled as she is eligible and fits the eligibility criteria. Naramat is schooling. Her favorite subject is reading. Your kind support will be of great significant to Jane and family wellbeing.
Despite Kenya being considered the economic and transportation hub of East Africa, poverty is still widespread across the country’s regional areas. Many of Kenya’s poorest people live in isolated communities, which are prone to climate change-driven droughts. Children, who make up more than half of the population, face serious risks that stem from a lack of food, clean water, and education.
Lack of access to healthcare in rural areas and poor sanitation in urban zones accelerates the spread of preventable diseases. Girls are especially at risk of dropping out of school once they hit puberty. Often they cannot go to school because their parents cannot afford it, or they are forced to stay home and help look after their siblings.
Education: Renovating classrooms and providing girls with school uniforms and educational resources such as books so they can continue their education.
Livelihoods: Reduce the burden on families in remote communities by providing income-generating activities to help parents pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Child rights: Ensure girls and the communities around them know what rights children have and how they should be treated.
Is a 5 year old boy
from Kenya
Leboo is a young lively boy from Samburu county in the northern part of Kenya. He lives with both parents, four sisters and three brothers. The family lives in a simple traditional hut made of locally available materials and smeared with clay soils. Their source water is from an open well which is not well protected, thus they risk being easily transmitted with water-borne diseases. The father is the breadwinner of the family and he does casual work of fetching firewood for sale at the nearby market centre. The income they get is not enough to cater to the family basic needs. Occasionally, they also receive some government food ration to supplements the family income. The family annual income is less than 250 US dollars which barely meets all their basic needs. Leboo was identified as needy and was recommended for enrolment.Leboo attends school and his favourite subject is environmental science. Your generous love, care, and sponsorship will brighten the future of this young and promising boy.
Leboo is a young lively boy from Samburu county in the northern part of Kenya. He lives with both parents, four sisters and three brothers. The family lives in a simple traditional hut made of locally available materials and smeared with clay soils. Their source water is from an open well which is not well protected, thus they risk being easily transmitted with water-borne diseases. The father is the breadwinner of the family and he does casual work of fetching firewood for sale at the nearby market centre. The income they get is not enough to cater to the family basic needs. Occasionally, they also receive some government food ration to supplements the family income. The family annual income is less than 250 US dollars which barely meets all their basic needs. Leboo was identified as needy and was recommended for enrolment.Leboo attends school and his favourite subject is environmental science. Your generous love, care, and sponsorship will brighten the future of this young and promising boy.
Despite Kenya being considered the economic and transportation hub of East Africa, poverty is still widespread across the country’s regional areas. Many of Kenya’s poorest people live in isolated communities, which are prone to climate change-driven droughts. Children, who make up more than half of the population, face serious risks that stem from a lack of food, clean water, and education.
Lack of access to healthcare in rural areas and poor sanitation in urban zones accelerates the spread of preventable diseases. Malaria is one of the nation’s biggest issues, and is a leading cause of death of children under five years old. While HIV infection rates have slowed recently, HIV and AIDS still impact millions of families.
Health: Provide immunisations, deworming, vitamin supplementations, growth monitoring, antenatal care, and hygiene education.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water to communities, reducing the risk of waterborne diseases, which are some of the leading causes of death in early childhood.
Education: Provide children with the best start in education by improving learning materials, and renovating and building new classrooms in early childhood development centres.
Is a 6 year old girl
from Zambia
Christine comes from a family of one child and is a needy girl. She lives with both parents that are not in any formal employment as they do not have any skill to offer. The family survives through the father who does odd jobs in the community though the income generated is not adequate to meet the basic needs of the family. They earn an annual income of about US$400. The family is Nsenga by tribe and are Christian Christine is in school, she loves playing ball games and painting. Your sponsorship towards this child will indeed be a blessing in her life. Help brighten her future.
Christine comes from a family of one child and is a needy girl. She lives with both parents that are not in any formal employment as they do not have any skill to offer. The family survives through the father who does odd jobs in the community though the income generated is not adequate to meet the basic needs of the family. They earn an annual income of about US$400. The family is Nsenga by tribe and are Christian Christine is in school, she loves playing ball games and painting. Your sponsorship towards this child will indeed be a blessing in her life. Help brighten her future.
Three decades of oppressive rule following independence in 1964 contributed to Zambia becoming one of Africa’s poorest countries. In rural areas, four out of five people live in poverty. Zambia’s fortunes have improved recently, but decades of underinvestment mean the country is lagging behind in key areas and there is a lack of jobs and opportunities for people.
Girl, in particular, have limited opportunities in Zambia. Girls are less likely to finish school and are at risk of harmful practices such as forced marriage and early marriage.
Education: Provide learning resources, and renovate or build classrooms and other school facilities to ensure children can receive a quality education.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote communities to help children avoid childhood illnesses.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which can help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Kenya
Kareti is a bouncy boy, living in Samburu county in the northern part of Kenya. He lives with both parents, two sisters and four brothers. They live in a traditional hut, which is built with sticks and smeared with cow dung. The family source of water is from a well which is not protected thus they risk being sick of waterborne related diseases. Her mother depends on casual labor like selling charcoal to earn them their daily income. The family also occasionally benefit from the government food ration to supplement their meagre income. Their annual income is below 250 US dollars which is not enough to cater to their basic needs. Kareti was referred to the project for enrollment.Kareti attends school and his favourite subject is English language activity. His hobby is to play soccer. Sponsorship will guarantee him life-changing support which will enable him to acquire the skills he will need to create a better future.
Kareti is a bouncy boy, living in Samburu county in the northern part of Kenya. He lives with both parents, two sisters and four brothers. They live in a traditional hut, which is built with sticks and smeared with cow dung. The family source of water is from a well which is not protected thus they risk being sick of waterborne related diseases. Her mother depends on casual labor like selling charcoal to earn them their daily income. The family also occasionally benefit from the government food ration to supplement their meagre income. Their annual income is below 250 US dollars which is not enough to cater to their basic needs. Kareti was referred to the project for enrollment.Kareti attends school and his favourite subject is English language activity. His hobby is to play soccer. Sponsorship will guarantee him life-changing support which will enable him to acquire the skills he will need to create a better future.
Despite Kenya being considered the economic and transportation hub of East Africa, poverty is still widespread across the country’s regional areas. Many of Kenya’s poorest people live in isolated communities, which are prone to climate change-driven droughts.
Children, who make up more than half of the population, face serious risks that stem from a lack of food, clean water, and education. Lack of access to healthcare in rural areas and poor sanitation in urban zones accelerates the spread of preventable diseases. Many children from remote communities are forced to drop out of school because their parents cannot afford it school fees or supplies.
Education: Renovating classrooms and providing children with school uniforms and educational resources such as books.
Water and Sanitation: Keep children healthy and in school by providing sustainable local water sources.
Livelihoods: Reduce the burden on families in remote communities by providing income-generating activities to help parents pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Sri Lanka
Jathushan is a little boy wholives with his parents. He is Tamil Hindu boy with good health. He attends the nursery by cycle which is two km. away from his home. He has an elder brother who attends school and is in grade 3. Jathushan likes to play with toys and balls.The father is a daily laborer and earns an annual income of US$ 665. His mother stays at home and takes care of the house and the children.The community Jathushan lives in was affected by the war in the country that ended in 2009. Most of the property in the area was lost to the war. Jathushans family receive government assistance to build a house under the resettlement program. They have electricity, a toilet and a protected well. As Jathushan as a long way to go in his future his parents are unable to support him due to the poor income of his father and to maintain four members in the family, and if he gets a kind sponsor to educate Jathushan he will have a bright future and his standard of living will also improve.
Jathushan is a little boy wholives with his parents. He is Tamil Hindu boy with good health. He attends the nursery by cycle which is two km. away from his home. He has an elder brother who attends school and is in grade 3. Jathushan likes to play with toys and balls.The father is a daily laborer and earns an annual income of US$ 665. His mother stays at home and takes care of the house and the children.The community Jathushan lives in was affected by the war in the country that ended in 2009. Most of the property in the area was lost to the war. Jathushans family receive government assistance to build a house under the resettlement program. They have electricity, a toilet and a protected well. As Jathushan as a long way to go in his future his parents are unable to support him due to the poor income of his father and to maintain four members in the family, and if he gets a kind sponsor to educate Jathushan he will have a bright future and his standard of living will also improve.
Many communities in Sri Lanka are still overcoming the effects of the country’s 25-year civil conflict, which ended in 2009. In 2004, the India Ocean tsunami left 40,000 Sri Lankans dead and many more displaced.
Many families in remote communities survive on informal work, which is usually low-paid and has little security. Teachers in the communities where ChildFund works often have limited training, and classrooms are under-resourced.
Education: Provide training to teachers and implement activity-based lessons in classrooms, ensuring children have access to a quality education.
Child Protection: Educating children and their communities about children's rights nd how to identify and report child violence, to ensure children are safe and protected.
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help children prepare for emergencies and learn life-saving skills that will help their families if a disaster strikes.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Uganda
Suliaman was born in central western Uganda where he lives with his family. He is a Ganda by tribe and a Muslim by faith. He stays with his siblings and parents in a small house roofed with metallic Iron Sheets and made of a packed dirt floor. The family practices subsistence farming and the produce harvested serve for both food and income for the family. The familys average monthly income is less than 25 US dollar, which is inadequate to meet health, education and other care and support needs of the children. Suliaman attends Primary school and his best subject is Counting and Literacy. He is a very patient boy and he enjoys playing football with his peers. He likes eating local dishes prepared out of smashed banana, rice accompanied with beef or chicken but the family can only afford such a meal on Christmas. We hope that your kind sponsorship will change the life of Suliaman and family.
Suliaman was born in central western Uganda where he lives with his family. He is a Ganda by tribe and a Muslim by faith. He stays with his siblings and parents in a small house roofed with metallic Iron Sheets and made of a packed dirt floor. The family practices subsistence farming and the produce harvested serve for both food and income for the family. The familys average monthly income is less than 25 US dollar, which is inadequate to meet health, education and other care and support needs of the children. Suliaman attends Primary school and his best subject is Counting and Literacy. He is a very patient boy and he enjoys playing football with his peers. He likes eating local dishes prepared out of smashed banana, rice accompanied with beef or chicken but the family can only afford such a meal on Christmas. We hope that your kind sponsorship will change the life of Suliaman and family.
Since its independence from Britain in 1962, Uganda has endured a military coup, followed by years of dictatorship, ongoing civil conflict and internal displacement. This has had a lasting effect on millions of Ugandans, who have been trapped in poverty for generations.
Many children in remote communities are unable to access quality education. A lack of water in many places means children have to walk long distances every day to collect water and bathe.
Education: Ensure children can receive a quality education by training teachers and providing children with access to extracurricular actitivities to build their skill sets.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to start or grow a business, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide safe, clean drinking water to prevent children from waterborne diseases and help them develop to their full potential.
Is a 8 year old boy
from Vietnam
Minh lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Minh lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communties can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 9 year old girl
from Cambodia
Sreymey lives with her parents in a small house made from poor quality materials and lacks access to proper sanitary and healthcare facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Sreymey lives with her parents in a small house made from poor quality materials and lacks access to proper sanitary and healthcare facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
While primary school attendance is rising, many schools are over-crowded and under-resourced. Children from disadvantaged communities often do not have an opportunity to get a quality education that can help them escape generational poverty.
Education: Establish New Generation Schools, which provide modern and encouraging environments for children to thrive
Child rights: Form children's groups and child forums where children can learn about their rights and have a say in issues that affect them
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect children from neglect and abuse
Is a 6 year old girl
from Uganda
Zipora Kisakye commonly known as Zipora among peers and relatives is an active and courteous young girl. She hails from a humble family living in one of the remotest villages in Eastern Uganda with no clean water and health services. Her community shares water from ponds with animal and this has subject them to water born infection and malaria. She lives with her parents and three brothers. Her family is housed in a two roomed house made of bricks, mud and leaking iron sheet. Her family thrives on 25 US dollars obtained from subsistence farming and selling labor. The family most of the time feasts on 2 light meals a day. Zipora Kisakye is a very social girl. She likes playing with dolls, singing church music and has a good command of the local language. Her personality has earned her the support of peers from whom she has learnt a few basic concepts including counting and naming some object. All she needs are opportunity to access school, health and other basic services for her to claim the circumference of her potentialities. Your kind sponsorship will be a blessing to her.
Zipora Kisakye commonly known as Zipora among peers and relatives is an active and courteous young girl. She hails from a humble family living in one of the remotest villages in Eastern Uganda with no clean water and health services. Her community shares water from ponds with animal and this has subject them to water born infection and malaria. She lives with her parents and three brothers. Her family is housed in a two roomed house made of bricks, mud and leaking iron sheet. Her family thrives on 25 US dollars obtained from subsistence farming and selling labor. The family most of the time feasts on 2 light meals a day. Zipora Kisakye is a very social girl. She likes playing with dolls, singing church music and has a good command of the local language. Her personality has earned her the support of peers from whom she has learnt a few basic concepts including counting and naming some object. All she needs are opportunity to access school, health and other basic services for her to claim the circumference of her potentialities. Your kind sponsorship will be a blessing to her.
Since its independence from Britain in 1962, Uganda has endured a military coup, followed by years of dictatorship, ongoing civil conflict and internal displacement. This has had a lasting effect on millions of Ugandans, who have been trapped in poverty for generations.
Girls in particular face opposition in getting a quality education, and reaching their potential. Many girls are forced to drop out of school early to help look after younger siblings or find work.
Education: Ensure children can receive a quality education by training teachers and providing children with access to extracurricular actitivities to build their skill sets.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to start or grow a business, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide safe, clean drinking water to prevent children from waterborne diseases and help them develop to their full potential.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Kenya
Fidel is a bouncy boy, living in Samburu county in the northern part of Kenya. He lives with his single mother and one sister. The family source of water is from a well which is not protected thus they risk being sick of waterborne related diseases. The family lives in a temporary traditional hut which is constructed using hide, mud, and grass mats strung over poles. A fence is usually built around the mud huts for protection from wild animals. The parents depend on casual labor like selling charcoal to earn their basic income. The family also occasionally benefit from the government food ration to supplement their meagre income. Their annual income is below 250 US dollars which is not enough to cater for their basic needs. Fidel was referred to the project for enrollment. Fidel attends school and his hobby is to play a soccer game with his friends. Sponsorship ensures he receives life-changing support which will enable him to acquire the skills he will need to achieve a better future.
Fidel is a bouncy boy, living in Samburu county in the northern part of Kenya. He lives with his single mother and one sister. The family source of water is from a well which is not protected thus they risk being sick of waterborne related diseases. The family lives in a temporary traditional hut which is constructed using hide, mud, and grass mats strung over poles. A fence is usually built around the mud huts for protection from wild animals. The parents depend on casual labor like selling charcoal to earn their basic income. The family also occasionally benefit from the government food ration to supplement their meagre income. Their annual income is below 250 US dollars which is not enough to cater for their basic needs. Fidel was referred to the project for enrollment. Fidel attends school and his hobby is to play a soccer game with his friends. Sponsorship ensures he receives life-changing support which will enable him to acquire the skills he will need to achieve a better future.
Despite Kenya being considered the economic and transportation hub of East Africa, poverty is still widespread across the country’s regional areas. Many of Kenya’s poorest people live in isolated communities, which are prone to climate change-driven droughts.
Children, who make up more than half of the population, face serious risks that stem from a lack of food, clean water, and education. Lack of access to healthcare in rural areas and poor sanitation in urban zones accelerates the spread of preventable diseases. Many children from remote communities are forced to drop out of school because their parents cannot afford it school fees or supplies.
Education: Renovating classrooms and providing children with school uniforms and educational resources such as books.
Water and Sanitation: Keep children healthy and in school by providing sustainable local water sources.
Livelihoods: Reduce the burden on families in remote communities by providing income-generating activities to help parents pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Is a 6 year old girl
from Vietnam
Thuy lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Thuy lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Indonesia
Yusfa is growing up in the outskirts of the Yogyakarta city in the central of Java Island, best known for its urban harbor. He is a playful 5 years old toddler whom everybody loved. He is already in preschool and loves to drawing pictures. Yusfa wants to be a policeman someday. He lives with his parents in a rudimentary dwelling made of plaster. While they have electricity, but they still living in proverty. Even though his parents works hard, reaching the end of the month is a constant struggle. His father makes a living by working as a casual laborer but does not have a stable job and his mother take cares the household chores. The familys income comes to around USD 43.00 per month, which is not enough to cover the familys basic needs. The family always needs an alternative generation of funds whenever it is necessary. Your kind sponsorship can help us fill in this similar gap in the life of the community.
Yusfa is growing up in the outskirts of the Yogyakarta city in the central of Java Island, best known for its urban harbor. He is a playful 5 years old toddler whom everybody loved. He is already in preschool and loves to drawing pictures. Yusfa wants to be a policeman someday. He lives with his parents in a rudimentary dwelling made of plaster. While they have electricity, but they still living in proverty. Even though his parents works hard, reaching the end of the month is a constant struggle. His father makes a living by working as a casual laborer but does not have a stable job and his mother take cares the household chores. The familys income comes to around USD 43.00 per month, which is not enough to cover the familys basic needs. The family always needs an alternative generation of funds whenever it is necessary. Your kind sponsorship can help us fill in this similar gap in the life of the community.
Indonesia has become one of the world’s major emerging economies, but it is still home to widespread poverty and inequality. There is a major gap between the experience of children in the regional and remote areas, where ChildFund works, and children in the main cities.
Children in remote areas are far less likely to access adequate school and health facilities, which exposes them to childhood illnesses and diminishes their ability to reach their potential. More than 20 million people live below the world poverty line and Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, which have a disproportionately negative impact on poor and marginalised communities.
Health: Help children thrive and avoid childhood illnesses by teaching children about healthy hygiene practices.
Education: Provide education and life skills development in schools, at home and in the community to build the foundations for lifelong confidence and resilience. .
Disaster Risk Reduction: Help communities keep children safe during emergencies by running disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable areas
Is a 5 year old girl
from Vietnam
Ha lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Ha lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese at home, which is a major hurdle when they start school.
Food and Nutrition: Educate parents and community officials about how to provide children with a healthy diet, to combat high levels of child malnutrition.
Health: Improve health facilities, and provide information and equipment to decrease Vietnam's high child mortality rate.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 5 year old girl
from Kenya
Stacey is a friendly girl from Tharaka-Nithi County in Eastern Kenya. She lives with her both parents and one brother. They fetch water from a nearby river, which is not clean thereby exposing the family to waterborne diseases such typhoid, cholera and diarrhea. They live in a two-roomed, mud-walled and iron-sheet roofed house. They use tin lamp for lighting and firewood for cooking. Her parents are peasant farmers and they grow drought-resistant crops such as millet, sorghum and pigeon peas. However, unreliable rainfall causes low farm yields hence hardly bringing in substantial returns to support the family. To supplement the low farm proceeds, the mother does casual jobs such as laundry and other household chores while the father does unskilled work in construction and quarry sites. However, they earn an annual income of less than 124 US Dollars, which barely gets them out of poverty. As a result, the mother came in our office looking for assistance. Stacey is not yet in school due to her tender age. She is very fond of homemade toys. Your support will complement our efforts in making positive turn round in the life of Stacey.
Stacey is a friendly girl from Tharaka-Nithi County in Eastern Kenya. She lives with her both parents and one brother. They fetch water from a nearby river, which is not clean thereby exposing the family to waterborne diseases such typhoid, cholera and diarrhea. They live in a two-roomed, mud-walled and iron-sheet roofed house. They use tin lamp for lighting and firewood for cooking. Her parents are peasant farmers and they grow drought-resistant crops such as millet, sorghum and pigeon peas. However, unreliable rainfall causes low farm yields hence hardly bringing in substantial returns to support the family. To supplement the low farm proceeds, the mother does casual jobs such as laundry and other household chores while the father does unskilled work in construction and quarry sites. However, they earn an annual income of less than 124 US Dollars, which barely gets them out of poverty. As a result, the mother came in our office looking for assistance. Stacey is not yet in school due to her tender age. She is very fond of homemade toys. Your support will complement our efforts in making positive turn round in the life of Stacey.
Despite Kenya being considered the economic and transportation hub of East Africa, poverty is still widespread across the country’s regional areas. Many of Kenya’s poorest people live in isolated communities, which are prone to climate change-driven droughts. Children, who make up more than half of the population, face serious risks that stem from a lack of food, clean water, and education.
Lack of access to healthcare in rural areas and poor sanitation in urban zones accelerates the spread of preventable diseases. Malaria is one of the nation’s biggest issues, and is a leading cause of death of children under five years old. While HIV infection rates have slowed recently, HIV and AIDS still impact millions of families.
Health: Provide immunisations, deworming, vitamin supplementations, growth monitoring, antenatal care, and hygiene education.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water to communities, reducing the risk of waterborne diseases, which are some of the leading causes of death in early childhood.
Education: Provide children with the best start in education by improving learning materials, and renovating and building new classrooms in early childhood development centres.
Is a 9 year old girl
from Cambodia
Sreyne is a young girl that lives her parents in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper sanitary and healthcare facilities. Her parents find it very difficult to support her with their meager income.
Sreyne is a young girl that lives her parents in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper sanitary and healthcare facilities. Her parents find it very difficult to support her with their meager income.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
While primary school attendance is rising, many schools are over-crowded and under-resourced. Children from disadvantaged communities often do not have an opportunity to get a quality education that can help them escape generational poverty.
Education: Establish New Generation Schools, which provide modern and encouraging environments for children to thrive
Child rights: Form children's groups and child forums where children can learn about their rights and have a say in issues that affect them
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect children from neglect and abuse
Is a year old boy
from Vietnam
Phuoc lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Phuoc lives with his parents in a small house made from zinc and wood. His parents practice small scale farming but find it difficult to support him. Their community also lacks access to proper sanitary facilities.
Quality of life has improved for many people in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children traditionally do not have an active voice in matters that affect them, and child protection systems are not strong.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Child rights: Give children a voice in the issues that affect them, which will help create a safer, more inclusive communities.
Is a 7 year old boy
from Cambodia
Channara lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Channara lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
While primary school attendance is rising, many schools are over-crowded and under-resourced. Children from disadvantaged communities often do not have an opportunity to get a quality education that can help them escape generational poverty.
Education: Establish New Generation Schools, which provide modern and encouraging environments where children can thrive.
Child rights: Form children's groups and child forums where children can learn about their rights and have a say in issues that affect them.
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect children from neglect and abuse.
Is a 6 year old girl
from Zambia
Martha comes from a needy family of one child and lives with her parents who are not in any formal employment as they have not skill to offer. The family is surviving through odd jobs though the income generated is not adequate to meet the basic needs of the family. They earn an annual income of about US$400. Martha is in school and her health is fair. She loves playing with dolls. Your sponsorship towards this child will indeed be a blessing in her life. Help brighten her future.
Martha comes from a needy family of one child and lives with her parents who are not in any formal employment as they have not skill to offer. The family is surviving through odd jobs though the income generated is not adequate to meet the basic needs of the family. They earn an annual income of about US$400. Martha is in school and her health is fair. She loves playing with dolls. Your sponsorship towards this child will indeed be a blessing in her life. Help brighten her future.
Three decades of oppressive rule following independence in 1964 contributed to Zambia becoming one of Africa’s poorest countries. In rural areas, four out of five people live in poverty. Zambia’s fortunes have improved recently, but decades of underinvestment mean the country is lagging behind in key areas and there is a lack of jobs and opportunities for people.
Girl, in particular, have limited opportunities in Zambia. Girls are less likely to finish school and are at risk of harmful practices such as forced marriage and early marriage.
Education: Provide learning resources, and renovate or build classrooms and other school facilities to ensure children can receive a quality education.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote communities to help children avoid childhood illnesses.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which can help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Is a 7 year old girl
from Cambodia
Lina lives with her parents in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper sanitary and healthcare facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Lina lives with her parents in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper sanitary and healthcare facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
While primary school attendance is rising, many schools are over-crowded and under-resourced. Children from disadvantaged communities often do not have an opportunity to get a quality education that can help them escape generational poverty.
Education: Establish New Generation Schools, which provide modern and encouraging environments for children to thrive
Child rights: Form children's groups and child forums where children can learn about their rights and have a say in issues that affect them
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect children from neglect and abuse
Is a 6 year old boy
from Cambodia
Chivorn lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Chivorn lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
While primary school attendance is rising, many schools are over-crowded and under-resourced. Children from disadvantaged communities often do not have an opportunity to get a quality education that can help them escape generational poverty.
Education: Establish New Generation Schools, which provide modern and encouraging environments where children can thrive.
Child rights: Form children's groups and child forums where children can learn about their rights and have a say in issues that affect them.
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect children from neglect and abuse.
Is a 9 year old boy
from Vietnam
Long lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Long lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communties can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 9 year old boy
from Vietnam
Vu lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Vu lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communties can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 6 year old girl
from Uganda
Annitah Nakibuule is social young girl living with a single Parent and Siblings since her Father abandoned them. Annitah Nakibuure lives in one of the Districts of Central-Western part of Uganda. She is a Ganda by tribe and a Catholic by Faith. They live in a small old iron sheet roofed house made of unbaked bricks walls. As a family, they depend on subsistence farming for a living but this is also affected by unpredictable weather conditions, pests and diseases. They grow maize, beans, bananas basically for food but in case of a surplus, they sell to meet other needs however their average monthly income has never exceeded 25 US dollars. Annitah Nakibuure goes to an Early Childhood Development Centre and likes to study English. She does not get all the basic needs as her family is too big. Her health is average. She enjoys collecting small pieces of firewood alongside the Mother in a nearby small forest for home use. Your kind sponsorship to this needy child will be a blessing.
Annitah Nakibuule is social young girl living with a single Parent and Siblings since her Father abandoned them. Annitah Nakibuure lives in one of the Districts of Central-Western part of Uganda. She is a Ganda by tribe and a Catholic by Faith. They live in a small old iron sheet roofed house made of unbaked bricks walls. As a family, they depend on subsistence farming for a living but this is also affected by unpredictable weather conditions, pests and diseases. They grow maize, beans, bananas basically for food but in case of a surplus, they sell to meet other needs however their average monthly income has never exceeded 25 US dollars. Annitah Nakibuure goes to an Early Childhood Development Centre and likes to study English. She does not get all the basic needs as her family is too big. Her health is average. She enjoys collecting small pieces of firewood alongside the Mother in a nearby small forest for home use. Your kind sponsorship to this needy child will be a blessing.
Since its independence from Britain in 1962, Uganda has endured a military coup, followed by years of dictatorship, ongoing civil conflict and internal displacement. This has had a lasting effect on millions of Ugandans, who have been trapped in poverty for generations.
Girls in particular face opposition in getting a quality education, and reaching their potential. Many girls are forced to drop out of school early to help look after younger siblings or find work.
Education: Ensure children can receive a quality education by training teachers and providing children with access to extracurricular actitivities to build their skill sets.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to start or grow a business, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide safe, clean drinking water to prevent children from waterborne diseases and help them develop to their full potential.
Is a 8 year old boy
from Cambodia
Menghuy lives with his parents in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper sanitary and healthcare facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Menghuy lives with his parents in a small isolated village that lacks access to proper sanitary and healthcare facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
While primary school attendance is rising, many schools are over-crowded and under-resourced. Children from disadvantaged communities often do not have an opportunity to get a quality education that can help them escape generational poverty.
Education: Establish New Generation Schools, which provide modern and encouraging environments where children can thrive.
Child rights: Form children's groups and child forums where children can learn about their rights and have a say in issues that affect them.
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect children from neglect and abuse.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Cambodia
Moshal lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Moshal lives with his parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. His parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide him with basic living needs.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
While primary school attendance is rising, many schools are over-crowded and under-resourced. Children from disadvantaged communities often do not have an opportunity to get a quality education that can help them escape generational poverty.
Education: Establish New Generation Schools, which provide modern and encouraging environments where children can thrive.
Child rights: Form children's groups and child forums where children can learn about their rights and have a say in issues that affect them.
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect children from neglect and abuse.
Is a 5 year old girl
from Uganda
Rashida Nandhego is courteous girl. She comes from a humble Muslim family and she is a Muslim by tribe. She stays with her parents and 3 siblings in a remote village, which lacks access to clean source of water. Her family stays in a two roomed house, Rashida Nandhego and her siblings share one room with all the other household items. They sleep on the floor and use old torn beddings. Her family uses kerosene for lighting and firewood for cooking. The family rests its hope on the 20 US dollars earned monthly from subsistence farming and selling labor to the neighbors. However much of this money is spend on treatment especially malaria which is the prevalent infection. Rashida Nandhego is always delighting people around with humor. She is very intelligent compared to peers of her age. In school, she likes writing letters, counting and singing. For fun, she enjoys diving in water and playing ball games. Your kind sponsorship will be a stepping stone towards her bright future.
Rashida Nandhego is courteous girl. She comes from a humble Muslim family and she is a Muslim by tribe. She stays with her parents and 3 siblings in a remote village, which lacks access to clean source of water. Her family stays in a two roomed house, Rashida Nandhego and her siblings share one room with all the other household items. They sleep on the floor and use old torn beddings. Her family uses kerosene for lighting and firewood for cooking. The family rests its hope on the 20 US dollars earned monthly from subsistence farming and selling labor to the neighbors. However much of this money is spend on treatment especially malaria which is the prevalent infection. Rashida Nandhego is always delighting people around with humor. She is very intelligent compared to peers of her age. In school, she likes writing letters, counting and singing. For fun, she enjoys diving in water and playing ball games. Your kind sponsorship will be a stepping stone towards her bright future.
Since its independence from Britain in 1962, Uganda has endured a military coup, followed by years of dictatorship, ongoing civil conflict and internal displacement. This has had a lasting effect on millions of Ugandans, who have been trapped in poverty for generations.
Poor nutrition, a lack of health facilities and a shortage of trained health staff in remote areas contribute to Uganda having high rates of childhood deaths.
Early Childhood Development: Ensure children get the best start in education and smoothly enter primary school, by renovating and building classrooms, and providing learning and play materials at early childhood development centres.
Water and Sanitation: Provide safe, clean drinking water to prevent children from waterborne diseases, which are some of the leading causes of deaths in children aged under five years old.
Health: Provide immunisations to children and provide families with HIV counselling & testing, antenatal care and education on how to identify and manage childhood illnesses.
Is a 6 year old girl
from Vietnam
Huong lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Huong lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Quality of life has improved for many children in Vietnam, but not everyone has benefited. Children who live in remote and difficult access communities are far more likely to live in poverty. Health centres, schools and water and sanitation facilities in regional areas are often inadequate, and there are few quality teachers and health professionals.
Children in remote communities face high levels of malnutrition, which can affect their long-term development. Many children from remote communities do not speak Vietnamese before entering school, which can be a major obstacle and can put them behind their classmates.
Education: Improve schools and train teachers to ensure children from the most remote communities can receive a quality education.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to earn more income, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities in remote mountainous areas to prevent childhood illnesses.
Is a 6 year old girl
from Cambodia
Sreyroth lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Sreyroth lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
While primary school attendance is rising, many schools are over-crowded and under-resourced. Children from disadvantaged communities often do not have an opportunity to get a quality education that can help them escape generational poverty.
Education: Establish New Generation Schools, which provide modern and encouraging environments for children to thrive
Child rights: Form children's groups and child forums where children can learn about their rights and have a say in issues that affect them
Child Protection: Strengthen child protection systems to protect children from neglect and abuse
Is a 5 year old boy
from Zambia
Simon is a twin brother to Dorothy who lives with her parents together with five brothers and three elder sisters. He comes from Tigwilizane Community which is situated about 270 kilometres away southeast of Lusaka the city of Zambia. The family are local peasant farmers who mainly produce crops for their livelihood and just a few surplus for sell. Crop yield is a challenge in this region as it is a valley which is prone to drought as well as floods. The childs mother is a very hard worker in gardening as she always grow some vergetable in order to have food supplement and for sell as well which only go for two months only deu to high tempretures in the valley. They are currently living in a four roomed house which they made with some bricks and clay soils covered with low quality roofing sheets. They draw water at the bore hole near the house, use fire wood for coocking, touches for lighting. They have decided to enrol Simon in a program for sponsorship in oder to recieve support for her education and livelihood. The family are Nsenga by tribe. He is doing pre-school at a nearby school. His healthy is good and together with his fa
Simon is a twin brother to Dorothy who lives with her parents together with five brothers and three elder sisters. He comes from Tigwilizane Community which is situated about 270 kilometres away southeast of Lusaka the city of Zambia. The family are local peasant farmers who mainly produce crops for their livelihood and just a few surplus for sell. Crop yield is a challenge in this region as it is a valley which is prone to drought as well as floods. The childs mother is a very hard worker in gardening as she always grow some vergetable in order to have food supplement and for sell as well which only go for two months only deu to high tempretures in the valley. They are currently living in a four roomed house which they made with some bricks and clay soils covered with low quality roofing sheets. They draw water at the bore hole near the house, use fire wood for coocking, touches for lighting. They have decided to enrol Simon in a program for sponsorship in oder to recieve support for her education and livelihood. The family are Nsenga by tribe. He is doing pre-school at a nearby school. His healthy is good and together with his fa
Three decades of oppressive rule following independence in 1964 contributed to Zambia becoming one of Africa’s poorest countries. In rural areas, four out of five people live in poverty. Zambia’s fortunes have improved recently, but decades of underinvestment mean the country is lagging behind in key areas and there is a lack of jobs and opportunities for people.
Many children in Zambia live in poverty and do not have access to adequate schools or health centres. Access to clean water is also a major problem in many communities. Zambia has an extremely high rates of childhood deaths, most of which are preventable.
Health: Provide growth monitoring services to prevent child malnutrition, vitamin supplements, deworming and vaccinations. Families also receive mosquito nets to ward off malaria.
Water and Sanitation: Provide clean water and hygiene lessons to communities to prevent childhood illnesses and child deaths.
Early Childhood Development: Ensure children get the best start in education and smoothly enter primary school, by providing learning and play materials at early childhood development centres.
Is a 6 year old boy
from Uganda
Tom is a young boy living with his parents in the central Uganda and a Ganda by tribe and Catholic by faith. Tom is currently in school and loves reading small books and counting numbers. He was born in one of the remote villages in central Uganda. He stays with both parents and siblings in a two roomed semi-permanent house, and his family depends entirely on small scale farming. The produce realized is used for both income and domestic consumption. The familys average income per month is less than 20 US dollars. Access to quality education, health and other social needs remain a big challenge to this child and the entire family. He enjoys playing with toy cars made out of local materials, swinging, sliding, plus hide and seek with his peers. He helps his mother with home chores of washing utensils, digging and fetching water using small container. His health is good despite the challenging economic situation the family faces. Your kind sponsorship will make Tom realize his dream of living a better life.
Tom is a young boy living with his parents in the central Uganda and a Ganda by tribe and Catholic by faith. Tom is currently in school and loves reading small books and counting numbers. He was born in one of the remote villages in central Uganda. He stays with both parents and siblings in a two roomed semi-permanent house, and his family depends entirely on small scale farming. The produce realized is used for both income and domestic consumption. The familys average income per month is less than 20 US dollars. Access to quality education, health and other social needs remain a big challenge to this child and the entire family. He enjoys playing with toy cars made out of local materials, swinging, sliding, plus hide and seek with his peers. He helps his mother with home chores of washing utensils, digging and fetching water using small container. His health is good despite the challenging economic situation the family faces. Your kind sponsorship will make Tom realize his dream of living a better life.
Since its independence from Britain in 1962, Uganda has endured a military coup, followed by years of dictatorship, ongoing civil conflict and internal displacement. This has had a lasting effect on millions of Ugandans, who have been trapped in poverty for generations.
Many children in remote communities are unable to access quality education. A lack of water in many places means children have to walk long distances every day to collect water and bathe.
Education: Ensure children can receive a quality education by training teachers and providing children with access to extracurricular actitivities to build their skill sets.
Livelihoods: Take the pressure off disadvantaged families by providing the skills and resources they need to start or grow a business, which will help them pay for their children's education and wellbeing.
Water and Sanitation: Provide safe, clean drinking water to prevent children from waterborne diseases and help them develop to their full potential.
Is a 5 year old girl
from Cambodia
Sivmey lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Sivmey lives with her parents in a small house built from poor quality materials which lacks access to proper healthcare and sanitary facilities. Her parents work odd jobs and struggle to provide her with basic living needs.
Cambodia is recovering from three decades of conflict, in which an estimated 1.7 million people were killed or died from forced hardships under the Khmer Rouge. Despite its growing economy, living standards for much of the population remains low, and income inequality is increasing.
Young children in Cambodia must overcome a range of issues that threaten their health and development. The lack of quality health facilities, nutrition, and clean water in many communities puts children at risk of contracting diseases such as malaria and HIV, which are fatal if untreated.
Food and Nutrition: Educate parents and community members about how to give their children a healthy diet, to combat high levels of child malnutrition.
Health: Improve health facilities and community awareness to prevent the most fatal childhood illnesses.
Education: Help children access early childhood education so they can reach their potential in school.
The survival, development and future of any child depends on their community. That’s why your sponsorship improves life for both your child and their whole community.
“Sponsorship pulled me from nowhere to being able to have a good life in Uganda. It was like a bridge – if that bridge had not been there I would not have been able to get to the other side”
As the future of children is ultimately linked to the situation in their community, ChildFund Australia sponsorship contributions are pooled with funds from other sponsors to help benefit all children and families in the community. This includes enrolled children who are awaiting a sponsor.
Sponsorship contributions help provide education, healthcare, food, safe drinking water, vocational training and income generation skills and child protection services for the child, family and community. The exact blend of program work depends on the needs and context of each individual community, so some or all programs may be active in your sponsored child’s area at any one time.
Active community participation and empowerment is encouraged within ChildFund project areas. Whilst children are at the centre of the locally developed initiatives, the emphasis is on encouraging self-help by providing families and communities with the means to reshape their future.
Many supporters describe visiting their sponsored child and their community overseas as one of the most enriching and memorable experiences of their life. It also provides you with the unique opportunity to see first-hand the enormous difference that your sponsorship contributions are making in your sponsored child’s community. ChildFund Australia can arrange for you to meet your sponsored child and family in their village. Please email visits@childfund.org.au or call Supporter Relations on 1800 023 600 at least three months ahead of your planned departure date so arrangements can be made.
Most children will graduate from the sponsorship program between the ages of 18 and 24. It is quite common for children to start school later (due to finances or availability of school in their community) so many young people are still finishing high school in their early twenties. Also, many youth remain sponsored while they are completing higher education or are actively involved in the program activities through livelihood and vocational programs, youth leadership and mentoring the younger sponsored children.
This is for a number of reasons; we have to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and this can take up to 8-12 weeks to obtain. We also need to give the National Office enough time to make all the necessary arrangements with your sponsored child’s family for your visit.
Aside from graduating, children may also leave the sponsorship program earlier for other reasons, for example if their family moves away from the community to improve their economic situation, or if their family’s situation improves so significantly they no longer require support.
Your sponsored child’s community may also reach the point where they become self-supporting and no longer require help from ChildFund Australia. This is the ultimate goal for ChildFund and demonstrates that your sponsorship has truly helped to benefit your sponsored child and their entire community.
If there is a change to your sponsored child or their community’s circumstances, we will notify you as soon as possible and hope that you will continue to sponsor another child.
If you have any questions about child sponsorship, our Supporter Relations Team is more than happy to help! Please call us on 1800 023 600 or email webenquiries@childfund.org.au.
