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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"Christine is determined to live a successful life later she would like to become a police officer "
"Vaisali likes to go to school and play games with the other children. She also likes to dance, as soon as the music is on she is unstoppable. "
"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."
"Venella likes to go to school and help in the household. She enjoys cooking together!"
"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. "
"Brighton is still young to know what his dream is but he loves cuddling and playing together with other children."
"Brenda is determined to live a successful life later she would like to become a teacher.and she loves dancing."
"David likes to play a game of football with the other children of the home."
"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."
"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. "
"Vasavi loves coloring and jumping rope and would like to become an engineer later on."
"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."
"Ajay loves drawing and painting and playing cricket and would like to become a pilot or engineer later on."
"Caio is a very friendly boy who loves Jesus and would like to be a missionary when he grows up. He loves playing soccer. "
"Durga likes to play a ball or circle game with the other children."
"Kesani Is Maybe too small to dream about her future, but for sure she wants to be happy now, tomorrow and always."
"Philemon is an active boy with a disability of being dumb and at the same time deaf. He likes to play football and is always happy when having fun with other children of his age. "
"Manu likes to play a ball or circle game with the other children. "
"Diolinda is still very small, but she wants to become a beautiful, happy woman."
"Sandeep loves games and would like to become a lawyer later on."
"Christopher has passed his senior four exams and is doing well in school. He is incredibly helpful and hardworking in the house. Christopher loves to play football and he's very sporty. He hopes to one day join an international football club. "
"Norah lives in the children's center with the other children and loves crafts and fun games with the other girls. She is very smart in school and wants to be a nurse."
"Sumitra loves to sing and doesn't know yet what she wants to be when she grows up"
"Pholoso loves to play football and would like to become a doctor later on. "
"Keertana likes to play a ball or circle game with the other children. "
"I love playing drums and playing with my friends."
"Shiwani loves to tell stories and would like to become a newsreader when he grows up. "
"Akhil wants to become a doctor when he grows up. He loves studying and going to school."
"When it is possible again Christine will go back to school to complete her education and later on she wants to become a doctor."
"Toey at date is in grade 2 of university studying for her MBA. Future-wise, she hopes to start a business of her own. Update 24 April 2024 Toey very successfully finished her second year of her MBA studies with and average 3.77 grade. She is a very apt student and in June will roll into her third year. Her dream is after graduation being able to start up a business of her own and further a musical career. Blessings, Rev. Dr. Jan"
"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."
"Rose wants to become a nurse."
"Faith wants to be a nurse and loves dancing and football."
"Adupi likes to hang out with the other guys at the football field to play a game. He is very smart in school and always the first one for evening studies."
"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."
"When it is possible again Rhoda will go back to school to complete her education and later on she wants to become a teacher."
"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. "
"Dileep likes to play a game of football with the other children."
"Megana likes to play a ball or circle game with the other girls."
"Renuka loves to be with the other children, wants to become a doctor."
"Ilele has the best smile and heart. She loves people. She is soon to finish secondary school and desires to go on to the next level as she wants to be a doctor."
"Akshya likes to play a ball or circle game with the other children. "
"Elizabeth wants to be a doctor and loves playing football."
"Vamsi loves playing cricket and football. Later, he would like to become a police officer to be able to help others in need."
"Ranjeeth prefers to play football or another game with the other children all day. "
"Sonali loves to sing and doesn't yet know what she wants to be when she grows up."
" Ardita loves to sing and dance and during the day she plays outside."
"Shital wants to become an engineer when she grows up."
"Merlinda loves to dance and would like to become a professional dancer later on."