What can you expect from your sponsorship?
- Your child will write to you at least 6 times a year.
- You will receive an updated photo twice a year, frequent progress reports, and prayer requests.
- You will receive school reports at the end of each term.
- If your child leaves the home for any reason, you will be notified within one week.
- Writing to your child at least four times a year and send at least one photo.
- Praying for your child.
- Committing to sending $50 per month*** and if your financial situation changes for any reason, you will notify us of no longer being able to continue with your sponsorship.
Your sponsorship will cover the following costs:
- Daily upkeep-food, clothes, toiletries, housing, utilities, medical care, etc.
- Christian counseling once a week
- School fees, supplies, and extra tutoring if necessary
- Fun-special outings, birthday parties, games, movies, etc.
- Staff-caregivers, mentors, cook, homework tutor, music/dance instructor, etc.
Boys needing sponsors
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| John M. is one of the newest boys in our home. Before we moved to our new house, he was coming to the house each day for food. When we were preparing to move, the boys begged for him and another boy to move with them. They gave many reasons to let John move with us, and I had to agree. John is around 14 years old. He is in primary grade 2 and his favorite subject is Math. He was on the streets for 1 year before he came into the home. He left home because his family mistreated him very much. He wants to be an engineer when he grows up. John does not have any sponsors. |
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Even though his name is Allen, everyone calls him by his nickname Dunkan. I didn't even realize it wasn't his real name until we went to fill out the paperwork at school and I told the teacher his name was Dunkan and he quickly corrected me. He is a very charming kid and has a really playful personality. He is happiest when he is making others laugh, and will do just about anything to get a laugh. He jokes constantly and rarely is in a serious mood. He loves school very much and works hard at it. He is in primary 4 this year and loves science. He performs well and is aiming for the top spot in his class this term. He wants to be a lawyer when he gets older. He was on the streets for 1 year before he came into the home. He is a hard worker and often helps around the house without being asked. He is 15 years old. Dunkan needs 2 sponsors.
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Jimmy is a super cute kid. He is quiet and has a smile that could kill. When he was on the street, he was so quiet and shy but made sure he would always say hello. He kind of blended in and wouldn't fight for attention. I started to pray specifically for him and what God wanted me to do for him. That is when Jimmy got sick. I took him to the clinic because he pierced his hand when he was out collecting scrap. It was really swollen and painful and he couldn't move it. When we got to the clinic we found out he also had malaria and typhoid. They wanted to put him on an IV but that meant that he would have a pic line. They usually don’t remove pic lines in between treatments so him sleeping on the street would have left him prone to infection. I felt this was God answering my prayers because I knew once I asked him to stay at the home, even though it was just until he got better, he actually would never leave. He came home with us, completely healed, and is still with us. Jimmy is 13 years old and in Primary 4. He was on the streets for almost a year when he came into the home but had been gone from his village for 2. Jimmy needs 2 sponsor.
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Tom is one of the boys that we have been able to resettle with his family. Tom is an orphan but is living with his uncle and grandmother in his village. Tom is 14 years old and is in his first year of secondary school. He is a very shy and quiet kid. He is very smart and takes school very seriously. When he was resettled, he actually skipped 3 years of school and was still able to perform well. He loves God very much and wants to be a missionary or a pastor when he grows up. His family is happy to have him home, but couldn't pay his school fees. Sponsoring Tom will provide for his school fees, uniform, school supplies, a meal at school and any little extras to help his family. Tom needs only one sponsor at $50/month.
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| Julius is 15 and in Primary 4. He works hard at school but still struggles because he doesn't read very well. He is a very quiet kid and prefers to keep to himself. He loves music and can usually be found listening to it on a make shift radio he created. Julius was on the streets for one year before he joined a program that helped boys stay off the streets by making paper bead jewelry. He was in the program until he decided to return home. He was able to stay home for several months before he was chased away again. He returned to the program but when it ended he had no where to go so we asked him to join the home. Julius needs 2 sponsors. |
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| Ibra is 16 years old and in primary 4. He wants to be a doctor when he is older. Ibra was on the streets for 4 years before he came into the home. When he was on the streets, he loved to help with medical for the other boys on the streets. He is very sweet and has a very soft heart but he doesn't always show it. One time, he found a boy who was very sick and stayed over night in the hospital with him because he was scared to stay alone. He is very hard working and helps out at home. Before we had a cook, he would cook for the other boys. He tries hard at school and is improving. Ibra needs 2 sponsors. |
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David is 14 years old and in primary 4. His best subject in
school is Math. He is a very well behaved boy and always remembers to say thank
you for everything he gets. He is very laid back and easy going. He rarely gets
into trouble at home. One of the things that stood out to me so much when he
was on the streets was his respectfulness. In Uganda, it is respectful to kneel
when you receive something(Usually it is only little kids though). David would
always kneel whenever he was given anything and continues that behavior in the
home. David was on the streets for 1 year before he came into the home. He
really suffered a lot when he was on the streets and is very emotional and
sensitive as a result. He wants to be a judge when he gets older. David does not have any sponsors.
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John is 15 years old
and in Primary 4. He works hard at
school but has difficulty taking exams. He is very quiet until he knows you
well and then he talks non-stop. He is quick to admit his mistakes and take
responsibility for them. He has a soft heart but hides it behind a tough
exterior. John was on the streets for 3 years before he came to the home. He
spent half of that time on the streets in South Sudan before he came to
Kampala. John needs 2 sponsors.
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Joel is 17 years old
and in Primary 5. He is one of the oldest boys in the home. He enjoys school
and his favorite subject is Math. He works very hard at school and takes it
very seriously. He loves to ask questions and find out why things are the way
they are. When he was on the streets, most of our conversations were about how
Uganda is different from the US. He wants to be a business man when he gets
older. Joel was on the street for 1 year before he came into the home. Joel
needs 2 sponsors.
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Jacob is 19 years old. He used to be in a paper bead making
program for older street boys but left the program to go back home. After
spending many months in his village, his family sent him away again. He had no
place else to go, so he ended up back on the streets of Kampala. He found us in
the slum and we quickly asked him to stay with us. He is a hard worker and a
great cook. He is very behind in school so we are working with him at home to
improve his English and Math skills. He
just finished his first class of vocational training and is waiting to begin an
internship at a garage. Jacob has been on and off the streets almost his whole
life. Jacob does not have any sponsors.
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Dan is 13 years old.
He was resettled with his father about a year ago (summer 2011). We found his parents divorced and his mom and
sisters had moved away. He stayed with
his father’s mom for a while but he eventually ended up back with his mom and
sisters. His mom wasn’t able to put him
back in school so Dan has been working to help the family. We have stayed in contact with Dan and are
impressed with his determination to stay with his family despite the situation
being difficult. Both Dan and his mom
realize how important education is, so we decided to put him in school with his
mother’s blessing. Dan began school at
the beginning of this year. Sponsorship
will pay for his school fees, school uniform, school supplies, and any little
extras to help the family. Dan needs
only one sponsor at $50/month.
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David is one of the newest and oldest boys in the home. He
joined the home because the other boys begged and pleaded for him. He is 17
years old and was on the streets for 10 years. He is in primary grade 7 and
wants to be a doctor when he grows up. His best subjects are Math and Science.
He is a hard working boy and has changed a lot since he entered the home. He
takes his role as one of the oldest boys seriously and can always be found
helping the other boys, mediating, and setting a good example for them. He is
taking his opportunity seriously and works hard at school. David joined the
boarding section at school this year so he can have more time to focus on his
studies. He is receiving extra tutoring
while he tries to catch up and prepare for the national exam at the end of the
year. David needs 1 sponsor.
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Davis is one of the newest boys in the home. He was staying
at another home, but kept running away. The last time he ran away, he knew that
was his last chance. Davis was on the streets again for several months before he
joined our home. He is 17 years old. The last grade he completed was primary
4. Davis didn't enjoy school and really
struggled. Davis didn’t want to return
to school so he started a vocational training program. He completed his first class and is now
waiting to join a garage to begin an apprenticeship. He has a soft heart and loves to help. He
loves animals and would always help take care of the dog and cat. Davis was on the streets for several years
before he got his first chance. Davis
needs two sponsors.
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| Willy is 14 years old and in primary 4. Willy was one of the first boys in the home but we have tried to resettle him with his father twice. Both times, his father was happy to have him for a short period but then became difficult and Willy had to leave. Willy is now back with us for good. He is a sweet and quiet kid. He is happy to be returning to school again, as his father would not let him attend. Willy needs 1 sponsor. |
