The children of Kassanda Children’s Aid (KCA) and those who attend Kassanda Seed School (KSS) are those who come from poor, broken families and all of them have lost at least one parent, often to HIV/AIDS. Getting an education is beyond their reach because of lack of resources or land, because there are no job opportunities for their parent or guardian or because their guardian is too sick to work. Public education is not free in Uganda and if children try to go to school without paying school fees, having supplies and a uniform, they are driven away from the school in shame and left to endless days with no hope to get out of poverty. Please take some time to read their stories and let their reality sink in. The students below only represent a fraction of the students who need help. We can provide HOPE for these children. It’s that simple. Read our Success Stories page if you want to see what a huge difference sponsorship can make!
Mirembe Shivan is a nine-year-old girl in Primary 4 who dreams of becoming a nurse. She is being raised by her single mother, who struggles to provide for her daughters. Due to financial hardship, her mother has repeatedly appealed to the administration of Seed Junior School to allow Shivan to continue studying even when school fees could not be paid. Sponsorship would help ensure that Shivan remains in school and has the opportunity to achieve her dream.
Muwanguzi Success is a three-year-old boy in Baby Class. He is being raised by his single mother, who became pregnant at the age of fourteen while in Primary 7 and was unable to complete her education. His father abandoned the family before he was born and has never returned. His mother now works as a housemaid to support them. Success is a bright child who dreams of becoming a doctor in the future. Sponsorship would help him access education and opportunities to achieve his goals despite the challenges his family faces.
Kisakye Favor is a three-year-old girl in Baby Class. She comes from a family facing health and financial challenges. Although Favor is HIV-negative, her father is HIV-positive and frequently ill, causing much of the family’s income to be spent on medication. One of her siblings is also living with HIV. Despite these difficulties, Favor is a bright child who dreams of becoming a doctor and helping her family and community in the future. Sponsorship would help her stay in school and pursue her dream.
Mukisa Christopher is a fourteen-year-old boy in Primary 7 who dreams of becoming a pilot. Due to financial hardship, he has been able to remain in school only through the support and compassion of the administration of Seed Junior School. His father suffered a serious accident, can no longer work, and is living with HIV. As Christopher approaches completion of primary education, the school administration will not be able to support him at the secondary level. Sponsorship is therefore needed to help him continue his education and pursue his dream
Tamale Fahad is a thirteen-year-old boy in Primary 6 who dreams of becoming a doctor. He lives with his single mother and siblings in a rented single room. Due to financial hardship, his mother struggles to provide basic needs such as school books and clothing. Through the compassion of the administration of Seed Junior School, Fahad and his siblings have been allowed to continue their education. Sponsorship would help him remain in school and pursue his dream of becoming a doctor.
Ssenyondo Rodgers is an eleven-year-old boy in Primary 4 who dreams of becoming a doctor. His father died in an accident, leaving his mother as the sole provider for him and his siblings. She struggles to meet the family’s basic needs while caring for all her children. Despite these challenges, Rodgers is determined to continue his education and achieve his dream. Sponsorship would help him stay in school and build a brighter future.
Namawejje Rayat is an eight-year-old girl in Primary 2 who lives with her mother. Her mother suffers from a chronic illness and is frequently unwell, making it difficult to provide for the family’s needs. As a result, Rayat often struggles to get school fees and other educational requirements. Despite these challenges, she is eager to learn and dreams of becoming a teacher in the future. Sponsorship would help ensure that she remains in school and has the opportunity to achieve her dream.
Kusubira Prince Angel is a seven-year-old girl in Primary 1. She is a bright and enthusiastic child who enjoys learning and participating in school activities. Angel dreams of becoming a doctor so that she can help sick people and serve her community. Sponsorship would help her continue her education and work toward achieving her dream.
Namujju Sarah is a ten-year-old girl in Primary 4 who dreams of becoming a nurse. She lives with her mother, who survives through casual work and does not have a stable source of income. Due to the family’s financial challenges, meeting educational needs is often difficult. Despite these hardships, Sarah is committed to her studies and hopes to achieve her dream of serving others as a nurse. Sponsorship would help her continue her education and build a brighter future.
Omitto Francies is a nine-year-old boy in Primary 2 who wants to become a pilot. His father died when he was seven years old, leaving his mother as the sole caregiver who is struggling to support the family. Despite these challenges, Francies is committed to his studies and dreams of becoming a pilot in the future. Sponsorship would help him continue his education and achieve his goal.
Ssekyewa Robert is a very bright eleven-year-old boy in Primary 4 who dreams of becoming a surgeon. Despite his potential, he faces serious challenges at home. His father struggles with alcohol abuse and does not provide support for the family. As a result, Robert collects plastic bottles to earn money for food and school materials. He is currently supported by the administration of Seed Junior School to remain in school. Sponsorship would help him continue his education and achieve his dream of becoming a surgeon.