Project Held
Project Held was founded in 2007. Globally, millions of children live below the poverty line, a significant portion of whom are orphans. Almost two-thirds of these children live in Africa and South Asia. Adults in developing countries also face severe poverty, surviving on less than 2 dollars a day. Traveling through these countries, one encounters this poverty and need firsthand, not only in places like India and Africa but also in Kosovo, where the aftermath of the Balkan War has left a profound mark, with many men dead and families growing up without income.
The identity of Project Held is "Stop for the one." Every child, every individual, deserves not to live in poverty or fear but to build their future and enhance their well-being. Unfortunately, reality is often different. Where you are born is not a choice. Whether it's in a warm house with all luxuries available, a war zone, extreme poverty, or an unsafe environment, you will develop and grow up where you were born.
By regularly traveling to our projects with a team, a brotherhood, a mutual relationship, and trust are formed, allowing us to quickly respond when there is a need.
For whom
Poverty often leaves children overlooked and without hope for a better future. They get caught up in survival and lose their childhood early. The consequences can include prostitution, human trafficking, begging, etc. Growing up without a home and a safe foundation damages a child's prospects for the future.
Our mission
Our goal is to help as many children as possible escape their hopeless situations and provide them with the opportunity to develop in a safe, trusted environment. We do this by offering four indispensable pillars through sponsorship.
What we do
We are committed to advocating for these children. This can be achieved through sponsorship. When a child is sponsored, they can go to school, live in a safe environment, and build a future. Additionally, we are closely involved with our projects and maintain direct communication, ensuring that the care for these children is a shared responsibility.
Sponsor a child at Project Held
See which children are in need for support by a guardian
"Luiza, or Corrie, would like to become a singer. Or start your own business. "
"When it is possible again Faith will go back to school to complete her education and later on she wants to become a nurse."
"Catherine is a bright and determined 11-year-old with a big heart and a love for simple joys. She is studying at grade 5 .She enjoys helping her mom with chores at home, often taking pride in doing small tasks that make her mom's day a little easier. Catherine finds happiness spending time with her friends, whether it’s playing football or dancing . She also loves reading books, especially those that teach her something new, as she dreams of becoming a doctor one day. Her mother’s battle with HIV/AIDS has inspired her deeply, driving her to dream of a future where she can help families like her own by providing medical care and hope. Catherine is determined to work hard in school, not just for herself, but to one day give back to her community by fighting diseases and making life better for others"
"Dishika keeps dealing with the cattle and would like to have a cattle farm later on."
"Deva likes to go to school and play with the other children."
"Julius loves playing football and marbles. He is serious about school and helps his sisters to be kind and focused. He is a kind boy and wants to make something of his life to help his mom."
"Aferdita likes to dance and wants to become a sister later on. During the day, she plays outside with friends."
"Roshni loves sewing and embroidery and would like to become a designer when she grows up."
"Shital wants to become an engineer when she grows up."
"Shreyansh want to be a became a Doctor "
"Gulapi likes to go to school and after school plays sports and games with the other children."
"Miriam wants to be a doctor and loves playing football."
"Violet dreams of becoming a doctor because she has seen her family suffer without proper healthcare. She is a determined and hardworking girl, always curious about science and how medicine can help people. She hopes to one day build a clinic in her village to treat those who cannot afford medical care. "
"Kusum wants to become a doctor when she grows up. Kusum loves to play badminton and kabadi."
"Shiwani loves to tell stories and would like to become a newsreader when he grows up. "
"Defence loves cooking, playing volleyball and skipping ropes. Defence would like to work for the police."
"Angel Chouhan is studying in UKG .She loves to study and play games in the free time."
"She likes to play with the ball and wants to become a teacher when she grows up."
"I dream of being a teacher. I love playing soccer and basketball. "
"Later, Vishnu would like to become a teacher."
"Aakash wants to become a Professor."
"Dalmus is a sweet little boy who spends his days peacefully feeding and sleeping."
"Pramila now goes to school where she is having a great time. She loves to play. Later, she would like to become an engineer."
"Trizer is determined to live a successful life later on she wants to become a doctor."
"Rudra wants to become a Teacher when he grows up. Rudra loves to play cricket in his free time."
"Lakshmi likes to play a ball or circle game with the other children. "
"Dharmikta is studying in UKG. She loves to goes to school and study.she wants to become a Nurse when she grows up. "
" Venkata loves games and singing and would like to become a doctor later on."
"John is a sweet boy, he likes to play football with the other kids. And he is also a good ping pong player and likes dancing so much."
"Stacy dreams of becoming a teacher because she believes education can change lives. Despite the struggles at home, she loves learning and enjoys helping her younger siblings with their homework. She hopes to one day teach children from struggling families, ensuring that no child is left behind due to poverty."
"Binhu likes to go to school and help in the kitchen. "
" Brain loves playing football and working his garden. He also learned to make bricks. He is a very smart student and serious about his life."
"Rajesh likes to go to school and wants to be a pilot. Rajesh loves to play cricket. "
"Renuka loves to be with the other children, wants to become a doctor."
"Luis loves playing soccer and playing drums. "
"Lina is a very happy girl who loves singing, dancing and playing with her friends. She want to be a lawyer. "
"Nancy wants to become a doctor and loves washing dishes."
"Susan likes to learn, likes to help with some household chores around the house."
"My dream is to be a nurse who wears a beautiful uniform and looks after people who are sick. Moreover, I am happy when I am reading comics and drawing pictures. I enjoy watching Barbie and Tom & Jerry."
"My dream is to become a doctor. I love drawing and colouring. I also like to watch cartoons and action movies with my friends in Children Home. "
"Benjamin loves to play football and would like to become a police officer later on."
"Blessington is still young to know what his dream is,but he loves cuddling and playing with the other children."
"Final would like to become a football player later on."
"Andre loves playing soccer and drawing. "
"I like to play soccer and play drums. "
"Isaac is good, healthy and cheerful. He likes to wash our cars each week and also cares for our German shepherd’s as he feeds them after school each day."
"Zayn is still young to know what his dreams are."
"Reginold dreams of becoming an engineer, inspired by his love for machines, buildings, and how things work. He enjoys taking apart broken radios, toy cars, and any old gadgets he finds to see how they function. Even though he doesn’t always succeed in fixing them, his curiosity and determination never fade. At school, science and mathematics are his favorite subjects, and he often asks his teachers complex questions about how buildings stand tall or how engines work. His biggest dream is to build strong houses and roads so that his community can have better infrastructure. Despite his struggles, Reginold remains eager to learn, believing that education is the key to achieving his dreams."
"Elizabeth wants to be a doctor and loves playing football."
"Rishi likes to go to school and play with the other children."