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.
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"David is happy that he now lives in a safe environment where he gets the care he needs. David loves to play football"
"Trizer is determined to live a successful life later on she wants to become a doctor."
"Poni is a good healthy and cheerful girl and likes to play games with the other children. She loves to read and bake and crochet. She is very active."
"Getrude is determined to live a successful life and wants to become a nurse and loves cleaning."
"Dharmikta is studying in UKG. She loves to goes to school and study.she wants to become a Nurse when she grows up. "
"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."
"Ajay loves drawing and painting and playing cricket and would like to become a pilot or engineer later on."
"Neha loves to be with the other children, likes to read and wants to become a doctor."
"Mary loves drawing and storytelling and dreams of becoming a fashion designer. She expresses her emotions through art, often drawing pictures of a happy home filled with love and security—something she longs for. "
"His future dream is to be part of the army and be a soldier "
"Merlinda loves to dance and would like to become a professional dancer later on."
"Ropani loves to play and run with her little age mates. She is a happy and energetic girl. She is at the top of her class in school."
"Filomene dreams of a good future with a good job."
"I love playing drums and playing with my friends."
"Binhu likes to go to school and help in the kitchen. "
"Aakash wants to become a Professor."
"Sumitra loves to sing and doesn't know yet what she wants to be when she grows up"
"Makena loves to cook and would like to work for the police later."
"Abigael wants to become a nurse and Loves net ball."
"Luiza, or Corrie, would like to become a singer. Or start your own business. "
"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."
"Radhika loves to dance and wants to become a nurse when she grows up."
"At 14 years old, Nancy Baraza has taken on the role of a second mother to her younger siblings. As the eldest, she feels a deep sense of responsibility to protect and support them. Despite the struggles, Nancy dreams of becoming a nurse, inspired by her desire to help people in need. She enjoys reading and caring for others, often assisting her grandmother in household chores while ensuring her siblings stay on track with their schoolwork. Her biggest hope is to break the cycle of poverty and give her family a better life."
"Amelia works hard to achieve her dream. She has a daughter and she is also in school to get a diploma and to be able to take care of her daughter."
"I dream of being a teacher. I love playing soccer and basketball. "
"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. "
"Beto is still a small boy, but for sure he wants to become a strong and happy men with a beautiful family"
"Angel Chouhan is studying in UKG .She loves to study and play games in the free time."
"Goncalves is a very fun boy. He loves playing with cars and playing superhero."
"Vaishnavi is studying in Nursery and she loves to play games during her free time.she wants to become an Engineer."
"Daniel loves to play football. He is also a serious student and studies hard. He is very quiet and shy but a very hard worker."
"Sunil likes to go to school and play a ball game with the other children."
"Odelia is happy that she now lives in a safe environment where she receives the care she needs. She doesn't know yet what she wants to be when she grows up."
"Alisha looks to draw and paint in her free time.Alisha is studying in UKG. She wants to become a Professor when she grows up."
"Samwel loves sports and playing football with the other children."
"Maureen wants to be a teacher and loves football."
"Elmira is sweet and cheerful and loves to go to school."
"Akhil wants to become a doctor when he grows up. He loves studying and going to school."
"Minakshi wants to become an IAS Officer when she grows up."
"Brenda is determined to live a successful life later she would like to become a teacher.and she loves dancing."
"Artur is a very friendly boy who likes to eat chicken and playing with cars. When he grows up he wants to be a doctor. "
"Christine want to go back to school to complete her education and later on she wants to become a doctor."
"Sandeep loves games and would like to become a lawyer later on."
"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. "
"She likes to play with the ball and wants to become a teacher when she grows up."
"Adriana would prefer to stay with her family and have a bright future, with a job and her own family. "
"Juliet wants to become a teacher and enjoys playing with the children of the program."
"Shreyansh want to be a became a Doctor "
"Roshni loves sewing and embroidery and would like to become a designer when she grows up."
"Abigael is still too young to know what her dream is, but she loves cuddling and playing together with other children."