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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"Martin likes to go to school and wants to become an accountant. Martin loves playing football, always practicing he's maths and he is soon finishing his high school. He is one of the quiet boys at home though very active in sports especially football. Martin has leadership skills and can easily influence his friends positively, this made him to be elected as the head-prefect for the school."
"Ajay loves drawing and painting and playing cricket and would like to become a pilot or engineer later on."
"Abigael is still too young to know what her dream is, but she loves cuddling and playing together with other children."
"Ravi likes to go to school and play with the other children of the children's home."
"When it is possible again Rhoda will go back to school to complete her education and later on she wants to become a teacher."
"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."
"Irene wants to be a lawyer and loves singing and dancing."
"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."
"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."
"Later, Vishnu would like to become a teacher."
"Lina is a very happy girl who loves singing, dancing and playing with her friends. She want to be a lawyer. "
"Akhil wants to become a doctor when he grows up. He loves studying and going to school."
"David likes to play a game of football with the other children of the home."
"Vasavi loves coloring and jumping rope and would like to become an engineer later on."
"Trizer is determined to live a successful life later on she wants to become a doctor."
"Brighton is still to young to know what his dream is but he loves cuddling and playing together with other children."
"Dharmikta is studying in UKG. She loves to goes to school and study.she wants to become a Nurse when she grows up. "
"Steven loves to draw and would like to become a pilot later on."
"Bahati likes to read and would like to be able to cook for families later."
"Moses wants to become an accountant when he graduates and he's good at maths. He is a very talkative boy, and likes football and reading more of business information and practicing more of his maths. He performs well at school and he is proud of that."
"Keertana likes to play a ball or circle game with the other children. "
"Cyril is still to young to know what his dreams are ,he enjoys being with the other children. Cyril is in good health."
"Christine want to go back to school to complete her education and later on she wants to become a doctor."
"Zayn is still young to know what his dreams are."
"His future dream is to be part of the army and be a soldier "
"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. "
"Nunticah likes to play with the other children from the village."
"I like to play soccer and play drums. "
"Shantel is still young to know what her dream is, but she loves cuddling and playing together with other children."
"Reneilwe would like to become a doctor later on and enjoys playing with the other children in the program."
"Laura dreams of a good job and a future together with a nice husband and children."
"Angel Chouhan is studying in UKG .She loves to study and play games in the free time."
"Minakshi wants to become an IAS Officer when she grows up."
"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."
"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."
"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. "
"Faith wants to be a nurse and loves dancing and football."
"Final would like to become a football player later on."
"Luiza, or Corrie, would like to become a singer. Or start your own business. "
"Joy is still young to know what her dream is , during the day she likes playing with toys with the other children "
"Megana likes to play a ball or circle game with the other girls."
"Sonali loves to sing and doesn't yet know what she wants to be when she grows up."
"Elmira is sweet and cheerful and loves to go to school."
"Ezra is still to young to know what his dream is, he enjoys being with the other children. Ezra is in good health."
"Chonthicha is a smart girl, doing well in school, but of course due to her age has no idea what she futurewise would like to do."
"Maureen wants to be a teacher and loves football."
"Abigael wants to become a nurse and Loves net ball."
"Ramu he want to be became a police"
"Anita's dream is to become a doctor. Anita loves to draw."
"Pramila now goes to school where she is having a great time. She loves to play. Later, she would like to become an engineer."