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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"Prashanth likes to go to school and play with the other children."
"Bahati likes to read and would like to be able to cook for families later."
"I like to play soccer and play drums. "
"Later, Vishnu would like to become a teacher."
"Teja 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."
"Kesani Is Maybe too small to dream about her future, but for sure she wants to be happy now, tomorrow and always."
"Abigael is still too young to know what her dream is, but she loves cuddling and playing together with other children."
"His future dream is to be part of the army and be a soldier "
"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."
"Albanita loves to dance and would like to become a dancer later on."
"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."
"Vamsi loves playing cricket and football. Later, he would like to become a police officer to be able to help others in need."
"Levi likes playing football with the other children."
"David is happy that he now lives in a safe environment where he gets the care he needs. David loves to play football"
"When it is possible again Faith will go back to school to complete her education and later on she wants to become a nurse."
"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."
"Alisha looks to draw and paint in her free time.Alisha is studying in UKG. She wants to become a Professor when she grows up."
"Mehek loves reading and wants to become a teacher when he grows up."
"Blessing is determined to live a successful life later on she wants to become a doctor."
" Venkata loves games and singing and would like to become a doctor later on."
"Miriam wants to be a doctor and loves playing football."
"Julius loves playing football and marbles. He is serious about school and helps his sisters to be kind and focused. He is a kind boy and wants to make something of his life to help his mom."
"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."
"Caio is a very friendly boy who loves Jesus and would like to be a missionary when he grows up. He loves playing soccer. "
"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."
"Soujanya likes to play with the other girls and helps in the kitchen."
"Venella likes to go to school and help in the household. She enjoys cooking together!"
"Brighton is still to young to know what his dream is but he loves cuddling and playing together with other children."
"Ruta is a true worshiper. She is very much led by Holy Spirit when she leads worship in our church, at such a young age. She loves people."
"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."
"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."
"Gulapi likes to go to school and after school plays sports and games with the other children."
"Deva likes to go to school and play with the other children."
"Gabriel is a very clever boy and likes to play soccer. He is very good with technology. He wants to be a photographer when he grows up. "
"Zayn is still young to know what his dreams are."
"Christine is determined to live a successful life later she would like to become a police officer."
"Rudra wants to become a Teacher when he grows up. Rudra loves to play cricket in his free time."
"Goncalves is a very fun boy. He loves playing with cars and playing superhero."
"Diossane is a lovely boy who enjoys playing with cars. He is very talented at playing drums."
"Abigael wants to become a nurse and Loves net ball."
"Luis loves playing soccer and playing drums. "
"Makena loves to cook and would like to work for the police later."
"Sara loves to read and wants to become a teacher just like her sister."
"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."
"Lina is a very happy girl who loves singing, dancing and playing with her friends. She want to be a lawyer. "
"Adriana would prefer to stay with her family and have a bright future, with a job and her own family. "
"Neha loves to be with the other children, likes to read and wants to become a doctor."