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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See which children are in need for support by a guardian
"Christine want to go back to school to complete her education and later on she wants to become a doctor."
"Nyola loves to dance and learn. Her best subject is mathematics which she likes the challenge. She is kind, considerate and very helpful to her mom and little sister. "
"Pholoso loves to play football and would like to become a doctor later on. "
"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."
"Christine is determined to live a successful life later she would like to become a police officer."
"Sakshi singar is good and very hard working child.she is studying in 3rd class and she wants to become a teacher when she grows up."
"Elmira is sweet and cheerful and loves to go to school."
"Angel Chouhan is studying in UKG .She loves to study and play games in the free time."
"Samwel loves sports and playing football with the other children."
"Filomene dreams of a good future with a good job."
"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. "
"Florence is doing very well in school and would like to become a manager and help poor families. She loves to play football."
"Shital wants to become an engineer when she grows up."
"Sophie is determined to live a successful life later she would like to become a nurse."
"Akhil wants to become a doctor when he grows up. He loves studying and going to school."
"Merlinda loves to dance and would like to become a professional dancer later on."
"Adriana would prefer to stay with her family and have a bright future, with a job and her own family. "
"Bahati likes to read and would like to be able to cook for families later."
"Radhika loves to dance and wants to become a nurse when she grows up."
"Cyril is still to young to know what his dreams are ,he enjoys being with the other children. Cyril is in good health."
"Nelvine wants to become a nurse and loves cooking."
"Ajay loves drawing and painting and playing cricket and would like to become a pilot or engineer later on."
"Lakshmi likes to play a ball or circle game with the other children. "
"Lina is a very happy girl who loves singing, dancing and playing with her friends. She want to be a lawyer. "
" Ardita loves to sing and dance and during the day she plays outside."
"Mikuni likes to go to school and play sports and games with peers."
"Benjamin is nearly four. Therefore, he is not able to know what his dreams for the future are. At this moment, all he likes is playing with his Spiderman and being with mummy as she is his only safe place."
"Dalmus is a sweet little boy who spends his days peacefully feeding and sleeping."
"Sumitra loves to sing and doesn't know yet what she wants to be when she grows up"
"Miriam wants to be a doctor and loves playing football."
"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. "
"Sunil likes to go to school and play a ball game with the other children."
"Prashanth likes to go to school and play with the other children."
"Vaishnavi is studying in Nursery and she loves to play games during her free time.she wants to become an Engineer."
"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."
"Moses loves to play with other children. Moses can count and already write several letters."
"David loves playing with the other kids and 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. "
"Rishi likes to go to school and play with the other children."
"Reneilwe would like to become a doctor later on and enjoys playing with the other children in the program."
"Digo is well healthy and a happy boy. Digo likes to play football and marbles. He also helps his parents work in the garden."
"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."
"Jonathan loves to learn and sing. He also likes to play with the other children of the home."
"Benjamin loves to play football and would like to become a police officer later on."
"Kesani Is Maybe too small to dream about her future, but for sure she wants to be happy now, tomorrow and always."
"Rajesh likes to go to school and wants to be a pilot. Rajesh loves to play cricket. "
"Ragini loves to play ball and doesn't know yet what she wants to be when she grows up."
"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."
"Nathan loves to learn and sing. He also likes to play with the other children of the home."
"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."