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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"Diolinda is still very small, but she wants to become a beautiful, happy woman."
"Blessington is still young to know what his dream is,but he loves cuddling and playing with the other children."
"Deva likes to go to school and play with the other children."
"Diossane is a lovely boy who enjoys playing with cars. He is very talented at playing drums."
"David is happy that he now lives in a safe environment where he gets the care he needs. David loves to play football"
"Trizer is determined to live a successful life later on she wants to become a doctor."
"Dishika keeps dealing with the cattle and would like to have a cattle farm later on."
"Tshegofatso wants to become a pilot and likes to play with other children in the village."
"Binhu likes to go to school and help in the kitchen. "
" Venkata loves games and singing and would like to become a doctor later on."
"Levi likes playing football with the other children."
"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."
"Vamsi loves playing cricket and football. Later, he would like to become a police officer to be able to help others in need."
"Prashanth likes to go to school and play with the other children."
"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."
"Ajaya likes to play a ball or circle game with the 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."
"Brighton is still to young to know what his dream is but he loves cuddling and playing together with other children."
"Nancy wants to become a doctor and loves washing dishes."
"Aferdita likes to dance and wants to become a sister later on. During the day, she plays outside with friends."
"Reginold dreams of becoming an engineer, inspired by his love for machines, buildings, and how things work. He enjoys taking apart broken radios, toy cars, and any old gadgets he finds to see how they function. Even though he doesn’t always succeed in fixing them, his curiosity and determination never fade. At school, science and mathematics are his favorite subjects, and he often asks his teachers complex questions about how buildings stand tall or how engines work. His biggest dream is to build strong houses and roads so that his community can have better infrastructure. Despite his struggles, Reginold remains eager to learn, believing that education is the key to achieving his dreams."
"Shreyansh want to be a became a Doctor "
"Luis loves playing soccer and playing drums. "
"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. "
"Steven loves to draw and would like to become a pilot later on."
"Akhil wants to become a doctor when he grows up. He loves studying and going to school."
"Rishi likes to go to school and play with the other children."
"Makena loves to cook and would like to work for the police later."
"Merlinda loves to dance and would like to become a professional dancer later on."
"Beto is still a small boy, but for sure he wants to become a strong and happy men with a beautiful family"
"Pholoso loves to play football and would like to become a doctor later on. "
"Sophie is determined to live a successful life later she would like to become a nurse."
"Suresh likes to go to school and help in the kitchen."
"Roshni loves sewing and embroidery and would like to become a designer when she grows up."
"She likes to play with the ball and wants to become a teacher when she grows up."
"Nathan loves to learn and sing. He also likes to play with the other children of the home."
"Gulapi likes to go to school and after school plays sports and games with the other children."
"Faith wants to be a nurse and loves dancing and 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."
"Luiza, or Corrie, would like to become a singer. Or start your own business. "
"Ramesh likes to go to school and play with the other children."
"Sunil likes to go to school and play a ball game with the other children."
"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."
"Angel Chouhan is studying in UKG .She loves to study and play games in the free time."
"Miriam wants to be a doctor and loves playing football."
"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."
"Abigael wants to become a nurse and Loves net ball."
"Felicia is a sweet girl and spends the day drinking and sleeping."
"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."
"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. "