Mariama has known poverty for a very long time now. Her parents are so poor they cannot afford to send Mariama to school. The only option available was to have her live with her aunt.

In a two bedroom block house with electricity but no running water, Mariama lives not only with her aunt, but her aunt’s husband and their children. Her aunt is the main provider of the home with a monthly income of $70 from her work as a trader. Mariama wants to be a lawyer when she grows up. Her hobbies include reading. She does light errands for people in her community to survive when things are difficult at home.

Thank you, Bryan, for your donation. A three month supply of vitamins keeps Mariama focused, healthy, and motivated for her future!

Hawanatu lives with her mother in a single bedroom house in the Wellington Community in Sierra Leone. Her house does not have access to water or electricity.

Her father is a petty trader and does not have time to take care of Hawanatu, her sisters and her mother. Her mother, also a petty trader, is the main provider of the home. With a monthly income of $60, Hawanatu’s mother does not make enough to cover the family needs.

Hawanatu attends an elementary school in her community, and she wants to be a seamstress when she grows up! Unfortunately, when Hawanatu is unable to pay her fees on time, she must stay home during school hours. Her meals are determine by the availability of funds but often are unavailable.

Despite her predicament Hawanatu is committed to her school work.
 She uses a locally made kerosine lamp to study at night. Dorothy, your kind donation will keep Hawanatu healthy and strong! Thank you for your support!

Mariama lives with her father, mother, three brothers and two sisters in Sierra Leone. They live in a
two bedroom house with no running water and no electricity.

Her father is a builder and the main provider of the home with monthly income of $60. Unfortunately, this is not enough to cover the basic family needs. Mariama’s mother is a housewife.

Mariama attends elementary school near her community and is currently in the 3^rd grade. She wants to be a nurse when she grows up.
At night Mariama uses a locally made kerosene lamp to study, and she sleeps on a mat on the floor.
When money is low, Mariama will sometimes go to school without eating any food.

Cathleen, your donation will keep Mariama healthy so she can stay in school and achieve her goals!

David was born at the peak of the civil war in Sierra Leone. During the civil war, the rebels burnt down his parents’ two bedroom house and property. They have not recovered since.

David’s father abandoned his family six years ago and has not yet returned home.
David, his mother, and his brothers are currently living in a friends house.
His family relies on members of the church to feed and purchase necessary items for their family.

David’s mother is a student at one of the universities of Sierra Leone. Everyday she walks six miles, each way, to class.
David also goes to school, but when support from church members is delayed, David goes to school without lunch. When he grows up, David wants to be a banker!

Cathleen, thanks so much for your donation!

Sahr, Dorcas, and Geralding live in a two bedroom house with electricity but no running water. Their father works as a small scale farmer and provides the family with $80 a month, which is insufficient to make ends meet. Their mother is a housewife, and unfortunately without employment.

Thank you, David, for providing three mosquito nets for this family! Mosquito nets avert malaria, and consequently any medical costs for treatment. This removes a financial burden off of the family’s shoulders, and keeps the whole family healthy. Thank you again!

It is by the grace of God that Moses and his family survive. Five years ago, Moses lost his mother to a terrible sickness due to insufficient funds for medical care. Currently, his father is unemployed. They have no permanent home since they moved from the provinces to settle in Freetown some years ago. They have been sleeping from one unfinished house to another ever since they settled in Wellington.

Moses helps people transport their luggage from the foot of the hill to the mountain top every day just to survive. Moses and his brothers sleep together with their father on mats spread on the bare floor at night. They have no running water, no electricity and poor toilet facility. Moses wants to be a driver when he grows up.

With your donation, Moses has the strength, nutrition and energy to go through the day and help support his family. He can stay strong, resilient and determined. Thank you, Philippe for your kind donation of vitamins!

Kadiatu lives with her mother and her two sisters in a single bedroom mud house with no running water and a poor toilet facility in Wellington. Her mother makes only $60 a month as a trader–not enough to properly care for the family. Her father abandoned the family when Kadiatu was about two years old. This promising girl does very well in school and wants to be a nurse when she grows up. Recently she has won a few primary school competitions.

Ana, by donating a 3 month supply of vitamins, you keep little Kadiatu sharp and motivated. By staying healthy, Kadiatu can focus on her studies and work towards a brighter future! Thank you!

Duranatu lives with her mother, father, and two siblings in a single bedroom home with no running water and no electricity. Duranatu’s family resides in  her grandfather’s house. Her grandfather also shelters several other families.

Duranatu’s father is a police officer and a student studying in one of the Universities of Sierra Leone. He is the main provider for his wife and children, with monthly income of $80, which is not enough to cover the basic family needs and his college financial needs. Duranatu’s mother does not have vocational training, so she stays home as a housewife.

Duranatu’s dream is to be a nurse when she grows up.

Your support for Duranatu has helped change her life for the better. Thank you, Jan, for providing a year’s critical nutrition boost for a girl who hopes to care for the health of others one day!

Mariama lives with her mother, father, and brother in a single bedroom mud house with no running water and no electricity. Her father is a guard and the main provider of the home with monthly income of $70, which is not enough to cover the basic family needs. Her mother is a petty trader using her income to compliment the income of her husband.

This promising young girl goes to school and is in class one. She enjoys drawing, singing, and dancing and wants to be a seamstress when she grows up.  At night she uses a kerosene lamp to study.

Sponsorship for Mariama will help change her life for the better.  Thank you, Traci, for your generous gift to Mariama!

Eva was born on the 29th of December 1998.  Her father is deceased and was killed during the Sierra Leonean civil war.  Her mother, Isatu, is a teacher with a monthly income of around $27.

Eva has 5 siblings.  They live in a mud house, with no running water or electricity.  They struggle to make ends meet and her mother is unable to provide 2 meals a day. They sometimes go without food. Her grandmother lives with them and sells kerosene per pint. This helps to supplement the family income.

Eva’s favorite subject in school is English Literature.  She attends the local United Methodist School.  She loves to play with her toys.  Eva has bright eyes and a pleasant personality.  She has a firm sense of purpose and works hard at school.  She wants to become a banker when she grows up.

Eva and Isatu were delighted to hear that they had received this scholarship. This will bring the much needed stability to Eva’s life and ensure she has the support needed to continue to do well in school.  Eva’s bright eyes are shining even brighter!

Thank you Tiffani, Kristin, Molly, David, Craig, Jeffrey and Susan for helping to make a difference and an impact in Eva’s life!