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
" Venkata loves games and singing and would like to become a doctor later on."
"Josiah loves playing football and tinkering with bicycles or other tools with the other boys. He is very smart in school and a natural leader. He demonstrates initiative and hard work."
"Filomene dreams of a good future with a good job."
"Venella likes to go to school and help in the household. She enjoys cooking together!"
"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."
"Rudra wants to become a Teacher when he grows up. Rudra loves to play cricket in his free time."
"Vaishnavi is studying in Nursery and she loves to play games during her free time.she wants to become an Engineer."
"His future dream is to be part of the army and be a soldier "
"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. "
"Laura dreams of a good job and a future together with a nice husband and children."
"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."
"Dishika keeps dealing with the cattle and would like to have a cattle farm later on."
"Reneilwe would like to become a doctor later on and enjoys playing with the other children in the program."
"Susan likes to learn, likes to help with some household chores around the house."
"I like to play soccer and play drums. "
"Mehek loves reading and wants to become a teacher when he grows up."
"Elmira is sweet and cheerful and loves to go to school."
"Dharmikta is studying in UKG. She loves to goes to school and study.she wants to become a Nurse when she grows up. "
"Diolinda is still very small, but she wants to become a beautiful, happy woman."
"Sophie is determined to live a successful life later she would like to become a nurse."
"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."
"Shihlamariso loves to play games and would like to become a pilot later on."
"Madjosse is a very special boy who loves playing soccer and playing superheroes. "
"Tshegofatso wants to become a pilot and likes to play with other children in the village."
"Mikuni likes to go to school and play sports and games with peers."
"Merlinda loves to dance and would like to become a professional dancer later on."
"Rishi likes to go to school and play with the other children."
"Akhil wants to become a doctor when he grows up. He loves studying and going to school."
"Caio is a very friendly boy who loves Jesus and would like to be a missionary when he grows up. He loves playing soccer. "
"Juliet wants to become a teacher and enjoys playing with the children of the program."
"Adriana would prefer to stay with her family and have a bright future, with a job and her own family. "
"Dalton likes dancing and playing football with the other children."
"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."
"Shiwani loves to tell stories and would like to become a newsreader when he grows up. "
"David is happy that he now lives in a safe environment where he gets the care he needs. David loves to play football"
"Faith wants to be a nurse and loves dancing and football."
"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. "
"Kesani Is Maybe too small to dream about her future, but for sure she wants to be happy now, tomorrow and always."
"Brighton is still to young to know what his dream is but he loves cuddling and playing together with other children."
"Ajaya likes to play a ball or circle game with the other children."
"Rajesh likes to go to school and wants to be a pilot. Rajesh loves to play cricket. "
"Samwel loves sports and playing football with the other children."
"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."
"Elizabeth wants to be a doctor and loves playing football."
"Gulapi likes to go to school and after school plays sports and games with the other children."
"Leonita loves to sing and would like to become a teacher later on."
"Karthik loves cricket and singing and would like to become a teacher later on."
"Beto is still a small boy, but for sure he wants to become a strong and happy men with a beautiful family"
"Shreyansh want to be a became a Doctor "