Sheira is ten years old and has big dreams of becoming a doctor. Although Sheira has not attended school in nearly one year, she has a desire for learning and loves studying English.
Sheira has lived with her grandmother for nine year...
Waizo Faruku (pronounced Y-zo Far-oo-k) is an eleven year old boy who has been under the care of his elderly grandmother (or jajja) for the last nine years. Waizo is one often children in his home. That is a big family even for Uganda's standards! Bei...
Frank is a shy 11 year old boy who has been living with his Aunt and cousins since birth, after the unfortunate death of his parents. He is healthy and bright, one day hoping to become a back manager. One of Frank's favorite things to do is work with ...
Bayati (pronounced Bye-ya), is a spnunky eight year old girl being raised by her grandmother, along with her 3 brothers and sisters.
Bayati enjoys playing games, dancing, and eating. Rice and chicken is her favorite. Most of all Bayat...
Fahima is six years old and entering P1. Fahima loves playing and mathematics, but most of all loves helping mom collect water and wash utensils in the kitchen. Fahima wishes to go to school more often to study and play with her friends.
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Jenifer is six years old and being raised by her aunt in Iganga District, Uganda. Jenifer is one of seven children in her home. She loves to play with her many cousins but hopscotch is by far her favorite.
Jenifer has never attended s...
Alumansi ( pronounced A-lew-mons) is a vibrant eleven year old boy who refuses to be held back by his physical disabilities caused by polio. Although Alumansi is unable to walk or run, as his 5 siblings do, he is the best crawling goal keeper Musima V...
Zahara is a sassy seven year old with a love for laughing! She is good at lots of things, but excels in making people smile and having fun. Zahara loves playing house and pretending to cook food more than anything. Zahara dreams of becoming a nursery ...
Aaron is and eight year old boy being raised by his single father Aggrey, along with his two siblings. Aaron enjoys helping his father on construction sites and fetching water, but most of all he loves going to school, studying English, playing soccer...
Alex is a nine year old boy living in Nakabango Village. Since the unfortunate passing of both Alex's parents, Alex has been living with his Aunt Nora and ten siblings and cousins. Alex is a beloved member of the household and loves helping out with d...
Arafat is eleven years old and lives in Mauuta Village in Uganda, with his five siblings and parents. Arafat plays the most with his twelve year old twin brothers. He enjoys playing hide-and-go-seek, fetching water, washing utensils, and most of all d...
Ashirafu is an outgoing ten year old boy living with his mother and three siblings. Ashirafu enjoys playing soccer, cooking, and fetching water. Ashirafu excels at making homemade soccer balls, and his favorite subject English. He is a lively characte...