Benjamin was born in 2017 and is in prep 2. Benjamin comes from a single parent family, after the passing of his father. The mother has had to look for casual work where possible to provide for Benjamin and his sister, Sally.

Callum was born in 2019 and is in Playgroup. Callum is a total orphan, with his mother passing just after she gave birth, and his father not on the scene. He is looked after by his grandmother, who due to ill health, relies on well wishers to support them both.

Christopher was born in 2012 and is in grade 4. He comes from a single parent family, after his father died of HIV AIDS when Christopher was 2 years old. Christoper is HIV positive but is undergoing pharmaceutical treatment to manage his condition. Christopher has three siblings who are in secondary schools. They are under the care of an ailing mother who is also HIV positive. Christopher is in and out of school due to school fees as the mother cannot afford school, healthcare and to feed the family.

David was born in 2016 and is in grade 2. He comes from a single parent family. His mother abandoned David and his two siblings leaving them under the custody of their grand mother. The grandmother has tried in vain to reach out to the children’s father, with no success. The grandmother is diabetic, which requires medication she struggles to afford between feeding the children, making school fees unattainable.

Melissa comes from a single parent family of five. Her father passed on when Melissa was just months old after a long battle with cancer. Due to the high fees of medical treatment, the family has no resources, leaving the mother to move from one home to another looking for petty jobs like washing clothes in order to bring food on the table. Melissa’s siblings are in various learning institutions i.e colleges, secondary school and primary. Due to this, the mother can’t manage to pay school fees and other basic needs.

Sally was born in 2014 and is in grade 3. Sally comes from a single parent family, after the passing of her father. The mother has had to look for casual work where possible to provide for Sally and her brother, Benjamin.

Valerie was born in 2018 and is in prep 2. She hails from a single parent family. Her mother gave birth to Valerie when she was in school. Immediately after birth, her mother dropped out of school and resorted to odd jobs to make ends meet since the extended family also depended on her for survival. She earns very little and cannot manage basic needs and school fees for Valerie. Most of time they skip some meals and rely on well wishers for food.

Hilda was born in 2016 (exact date unknown). Her father Julius has become disabled following an incident and can no longer work. Her mother Sophia is unskilled and works as a casual labourer or any other work she can get. This means that the family is very needy and often lacks basic necessities.

Stephen was born on 15 May 2018 and his father Albert has since died. Recently his mother, Jackline, became paralysed in both legs and can no longer walk or work. Tis has devastated the family and they are in urgent need of assistance just to keep food on the table.

Jeremiah was born in 2016, exact date to be confirmed. Both hs mother, Sylvia, and his father, Peter, are deceased leaving Jeremiah as a total orphan. He is cared for by a relative Hellen but their financial situation is precarious.

Ella was born in 2018 and is in Pre-school class 2. She loves Athletics and reading. Her father was killed in tribal clashes, making her mother the sole bread-winner; working on farms to feed the family. Due to her mother being unwell, and having 2 other siblings, sponsorship would allow Ella to receive an education.

Fiona was born in 2020 and is in playgroup class. She has 2 older siblings and is under the care of her grandmother who is in her 70s. Her parents abandoned their children due to addiction issues. The grandmother is struggling to feed all 3 children and would love one of the children to receive support.

Miriam is two and a half years old and is in daycare. She has 2 older brothers. She likes watching pictures and playing with other children. Unfortunately, Miriam’s parents are sick, and are unable to work to support the family. They frequently struggle to support the family, and at times go without food.

Rebecca was born in 2018 and is in prep 2. She loves playing football. She has 2 siblings who do not attend school due to low family income. The family live in a rented room, and struggle to make ends meet.

Annie was born in 2018 and is in grade 1. She loves athletics and football. She has six siblings who have dropped out of school due to school fees. Her father is unwell, making her mother the sole breadwinner for the family, who recently lost her job at a local coffee factory.

Steven was born in 2016 and is in grade 1. Steven and his sister are cared for by their grandmother, who tried to make money working off of her farm. The parents abandoned Steven and his sister after getting in trouble with the law and fleeing. A scholarship would give Steven and the family security in receiving support and an education.

Shelley was born in 2018 and is in pre-primary 2. She has 2 siblings, and is in the care of her grandmother, who tries to make ends meet from a tiny piece of land near their property. Her father struggles with a mental health disorder, and although he is medicated, he is unable to work. Their mother abandoned the family, and they have been unable to find her for 2 years. The stability of a scholarship for Shelley would assist the entire family.

Jeremy was born in 2019 and is in pre-primary 1. He is under the care of his aging grandfather, who struggles to earn money working the land near their property, following a road accident a number of years ago. His mother abandoned Jeremy due to family conflict. A scholarship would help meet Jeremy’s basic needs.

Isaac was born in 2014 and is in grade 3. Isaac’s parents died in a road accident, therefore he is in the care of his grandfather, who works off his land to feed Isaac and his sister.

Ruby was born in 2016 and is in Grade 1. She has two siblings, and her mother works part time to support her children despite physical limitations due to HIV. Since that untimely death of their father, the family lives hand-to-mouth.

Chelsea was born in 2012 and is in grade 2. Her parents are both unwell, meaning the family struggles to support themselves.

Eric was born in 2013 and is in grade 4. He is cared for by his father, who is a farmer, but earns very little so looks for work in people’s homes. His mother died last year after a serious fall, occasioning her death. an educational scholarship would give Eric a chance to get a good education.

Morgana was born in 2018 and is in grade 1. She performs well at school and has two older siblings. Morgana is recovering from a severe kitchen burn after an accident whilst trying to get a serve of food. Although she is well now, the family struggles to afford school fees and care for the family. The parents look for casual work to support the family.

Lily was born in 2017 and is in prep 2. Her parents are trying to send her and her two siblings to school, however, struggle to find financial stability

May was born in 2017 and is in prep 2. May has 3 siblings, however her parents struggle to fund steady work to support the family.

Clara was born in 2014 and is in Grade 3. She comes from a single mother home.

Evie was born in 2017 and is in Grade 1. She is cared for by her grandparents, who are aging. Although the grandparents try to find the fees to send Evie to school, they struggle to find work due to their age and abilities.

Yvonne was born in 2017 and is in grade 1. Yvonne is a total orphan and is cared for by a guardian. She has no family support to assist her with school fees. A scholarship would help her to thrive in her future.

Anna was born in 2018 and is in prep 2. She has 4 siblings, and her parents find odd jobs to support the family, however they struggle to find stable employment to support themselves and the family.

Asher is in grade one. She has 3 siblings and her parents struggle to support the family.

Clive was born in 2013 and in in grade 4. He has 4 siblings, and his parents work odd jobs to support the family, but are struggling to find secure work. His parents are struggling t support their children to receive an education.

Douglas was born in 2019 and is in prep 2. He has 3 older siblings, and their family works on a small farm. The parents are trying to provide education to their children to provide a brighter future for the family.

Hannah is in Prep 2. She is cared for by her father, after her mother left home and nobody has been able to contact her. The father is finding it a challenge to cover Hannah’s school fees and to feed her.

Jack was born in 2019 and is in playgroup. His parents both try and find work wherever possible but do not have a steady income. They both wish for Jack to have the chance to learn at school.

Liam was born in 2019 and is in prep 1. His mother gave birth to him while she was in secondary school form 2. He lives with his grandparents, who are trying to help both Liam and his mother receive an education, and support them with food and other essentials. Support for Liam will help both him and his mother to have a brighter future.

Bree was born in 2019 and is in playgroup. She is a bright young girl, and her sister and her are in the care of their father and Grandmother. Their father was involved in a road accident and has significant injuries, diminishing his earning potential. They recently lost their home due to government expansion of a road, leaving them to rent elsewhere.

Belle was born in 2018 and is in pre-primary 1. Her parents were working on a tea estate, until a machine bought by the company made their jobs redundant. Since then, they have been doing casual work until another opportunity arises. Belle is a bright girl, ans exceeds expectations in her work.

Lottie was born in 2016 and is in grade 2. She exceeds expectations in her classwork. She is a child of a single mother, whom after losing her job, suffered with severe mental illness, She and her sister are in the care of her uncle. The family lives hand-to-mouth, as the uncle tries to provide for his family, Lottie’s mother, Lottie, her sister and their grandmother.

Phoebe was born in 2014 and is in grade 3. She is a bright girl, and wants to become a doctor one day. Last year, Phoebe’s parents were in an accident, resulting in the passing of her father ans severe injuries to her mother. Phoebe has 4 siblings, two of whom have dropped out of school due to being unable to afford school fees.

Nadine was born in 2017 and is in grade one. She is exceeding expectations at school and is really interested in music and drama. Nadine comes from a single mother family, who lost her job due to COVID. She was struck by lightning, and although she survived, has been left with a disability. The family is dependent on their grandmother to get by.

Yvette was born in 2015 and is in grade 2. Her mother is currently being treated for breast cancer. Yvette’s little sister, who is under a year old, cannot breastfeed due to this. Therefore, family funds are strained between treating the mother, feeding the baby and looking after the family. The father earns what he can as a motorcycle rider.

Allison was born in 2018 and is in playgroup. Her mother gave birth on the street, and sought shelter with a guardian. Since then, her mother left, abandoning Allison and leaving her in the care of a guardian. Her household relies on well-wishers for food and other essentials.

Emma was born in 2014 and is in grade 3. She has 3 sisters, and unfortunately lost her mother by means of suicide. Her father works to earn money for the family, while the children are cared for by their aunt.

Shiloh was born in 2016 and is in grade 1. Her father passed away following a motorcycle accident. Her mother was forced to try to find work in Saudi Arabia to support the family, however sadly died whilst abroad. Shiloh and her two siblings live with their grandfather, who supports the family with a very small income generated from farming.

Sammy was born in 2018 and is in pre-primary 1. She lost her father after a family conflict turned fatal. Following this, her mother was forced to leave the family home to seek shelter in a market center. The mother hustles for money at the market to support Sammy and her two siblings.

Bailey was born in 2006 and is in grade 8. He hails from a single parent family, with 3 siblings. He is a bright student, and a scholarship would assist him in completing his education.

Bruce was born in 2009 and is in grade 8. His family lives in poverty, surviving off one dollar per day. He and his 2 siblings are keen to learn and to change their family’s circumstances.

Danny was born in 2008 and is in grade 8. His parents suffer from alcoholism, making home life for him and his 4 siblings unsafe. He is in the care of a guardian who struggles to find stable income. Danny is the student president and performs above average academically.

Lydia was born in 2019 and is in grade 8. She performs above average academically, and is in the top three of her class. She lives with her mother and 3 siblings, after her father passed away. A scholarship would help Lydia to reach her potential.

Mandy was born in 2009 and is in grade 8. Her mother is unemployed, and cannot find stable work to support her family of 3 girls. The children have not been able to afford an education for the children.

Mollie was born in 2009 and is in grade 8. Her parents find work where they can, the family lives off of less than a dollar a day. She is bright and displays good disciple in her studies. The hope is that Mollie will be able to help support the family through education.