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
"Fatima is a very fun girl. She loves playing with dolls, singing and dancing. When she grows up, she would like to be a doctor. "
"Shiwani loves to tell stories and would like to become a newsreader when he grows up. "
"Soujanya likes to play with the other girls and helps 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."
"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."
"Suresh likes to go to school and help in the kitchen."
"Caio is a very friendly boy who loves Jesus and would like to be a missionary when he grows up. He loves playing soccer. "
"Teja likes to go to school and play with the other children."
"Syam now plays ball and board a lot with the other children and would like to become a police officer later on to be able to help others."
"She likes to play with the ball and wants to become a teacher when she grows up."
"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."
"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."
"Makena loves to cook and would like to work for the police later."
"Florence is doing very well in school and would like to become a manager and help poor families. She loves to play football."
"Sandeep loves games and would like to become a lawyer later on."
"Neha loves to be with the other children, likes to read and wants to become a doctor."
"Getrude is determined to live a successful life and wants to become a nurse and loves cleaning."
"Abigael is still too young to know what her dream is, but she loves cuddling and playing together with other children."
"Benjamin loves to play football and would like to become a police officer later on."
"Milton and his two younger brothers are happy to live with us now and look forward to their future. For now, that means 3 meals a day, school and a safe environment. Milton indicates that he wants to become a director when he grows up! "
"Tshegofatso wants to become a pilot and likes to play with other children in the village."
"Christine is determined to live a successful life later she would like to become a police officer."
"Trizer is determined to live a successful life later on she wants to become a doctor."
"Fatuma is too young to fully understand what she wants to be when she grows up, but she enjoys helping others, playing with her friends, and learning new things. She loves pretending to cook, care for her dolls, and assist her aunt with small household tasks. As she grows, she will have the opportunity to discover her talents and shape her dreams. "
"Denesh likes to go to school and play with the other children."
"Brighton is still to young to know what his dream is but he loves cuddling and playing together with other children."
"Sonali loves to sing and doesn't yet know what she wants to be when she grows up."
"Aferdita likes to dance and wants to become a sister later on. During the day, she plays outside with friends."
"David is happy that he now lives in a safe environment where he gets the care he needs. David loves to play football"
"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."
"Roshni loves sewing and embroidery and would like to become a designer when she grows up."
"Digo is well healthy and a happy boy. Digo likes to play football and marbles. He also helps his parents work in the garden."
"Goncalves is a very fun boy. He loves playing with cars and playing superhero."
"Renuka loves to be with the other children, wants to become a doctor."
"Ajaya likes to play a ball or circle game with the other children."
"When it is possible again Faith will go back to school to complete her education and later on she wants to become a nurse."
"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. "
"Rajesh likes to go to school and wants to be a pilot. Rajesh loves to play cricket. "
"Akhil wants to become a doctor when he grows up. He loves studying and going to school."
"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. "
"Karthik loves cricket and singing and would like to become a teacher later on."
"David loves playing with the other kids and playing football."
"Nathan loves to learn and sing. He also likes to play with the other children of the home."
"Angel Chouhan is studying in UKG .She loves to study and play games in the free time."
"Shihlamariso loves to play games and would like to become a pilot later on."
"Luis loves playing soccer and playing drums. "
"Shital wants to become an engineer when she grows up."
"Radhika loves to dance and wants to become a nurse when she grows up."
"Dalton likes dancing and playing football with the other children."
"Samwel loves sports and playing football with the other children."