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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"Rajesh likes to go to school and wants to be a pilot. Rajesh loves to play cricket. "
"Ramesh likes to go to school and play with the other children."
"Merlinda loves to dance and would like to become a professional dancer later on."
" Venkata loves games and singing and would like to become a doctor later on."
"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."
" Ardita loves to sing and dance and during the day she plays outside."
"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. "
"Faith wants to be a nurse and loves dancing and football."
"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. "
"Shantel is still young to know what her dream is, but she loves cuddling and playing together with other children."
"Ajaya likes to play a ball or circle game with the other children."
"Trizer is determined to live a successful life later on she wants to become a doctor."
"Sonali loves to sing and doesn't yet know what she wants to be when she grows up."
"When it is possible again Rhoda will go back to school to complete her education and later on she wants to become a teacher."
"Felicia is a sweet girl and spends the day drinking and sleeping."
"Moses loves to play with other children. Moses can count and already write several letters."
"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."
"Akhil wants to become a doctor when he grows up. He loves studying and going to school."
"Miriam wants to be a doctor and loves playing football."
"Bahati likes to read and would like to be able to cook for families later."
"His future dream is to be part of the army and be a soldier "
"Ajay loves drawing and painting and playing cricket and would like to become a pilot or engineer later on."
"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."
"Shiwani loves to tell stories and would like to become a newsreader when he grows up. "
"Laura dreams of a good job and a future together with a nice husband and children."
"Final would like to become a football player later on."
"Valeria is a sweet girl who would prefer to stay with her family, her disabled uncle and three brothers and sisters. Her dream is her own family and a nice job."
"Sandeep loves games and would like to become a lawyer later on."
"Renuka loves to be with the other children, wants to become a doctor."
"Aakash wants to become a Professor."
"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."
"Minakshi wants to become an IAS Officer when she grows up."
"Luis loves playing soccer and playing drums. "
"Jonathan loves to learn and sing. He also likes to play with the other children of the home."
"Anita's dream is to become a doctor. Anita loves to draw."
"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."
"Luiza, or Corrie, would like to become a singer. Or start your own business. "
"Kesani Is Maybe too small to dream about her future, but for sure she wants to be happy now, tomorrow and always."
"Rudra wants to become a Teacher when he grows up. Rudra loves to play cricket in his free time."
"Shreyansh want to be a became a Doctor "
"Nathan loves to learn and sing. He also likes to play with the other children of the home."
"At just three years old, Mary Chacha is full of energy and loves singing, playing, and dancing. She is too young to express her dreams, but she deserves a healthy, happy childhood full of possibilities."
"Andre loves playing soccer and drawing. "
"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."
"Abigael is still too young to know what her dream is, but she loves cuddling and playing together with other children."
"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."
"She likes to play with the ball and wants to become a teacher when she grows up."
"Pramila now goes to school where she is having a great time. She loves to play. Later, she would like to become an engineer."
"Roshni loves sewing and embroidery and would like to become a designer when she grows up."
"Benjamin loves to play football and would like to become a police officer later on."