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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See which children are in need for support by a guardian
"Aakash wants to become a Professor."
"Rishi likes to go to school and plays with the other children."
"Mary Chacha is only three years old and is full of energy and loves to sing, play and dance."
"Radhika loves to dance and wants to become a nurse when she grows up."
"Angel Chouhan is studying in UKG .She loves to study and play games in the free time."
"Akhil wants to become a doctor when he grows up. He loves studying and going to school."
"David loves playing with the other kids and playing football."
"Peace is a happy girl and loves school and singing and dancing. She sings in our choir. She also likes to bake and crochet."
"Sunil likes to go to school and play a ball game with the other children."
"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."
"Soujanya likes to play with the other girls and helps in the kitchen."
"Albenita loves to dance and would like to become a dancer when she grows up."
"She is still young to know about her dream she is a healthy girl and easily entertains herself with what is available."
"Artur is a very friendly boy who loves to eat chicken and play with cars. When he grows up, he wants to be a doctor."
"Goncalves is a very fun boy. He loves playing with cars and playing superhero."
"My dream is to become a nurse, wear a nice uniform and take care of people who are sick. In addition, I am happy when I read comic books and make drawings. I also like to watch Barbie and Tom & Jerry."
"Shantel is still too young to know what her future plans are, but she loves to cuddle and play with other children."
"David is a sweet boy who loves to play football and make puzzles. He now lives in a safe environment where he gets the care he needs, eats well and can go to school."
"David is at a tender age, full of curiosity and early interests. He enjoys drawing and looking through colorful cartoon books, which already shows his creative side. We hope he will grow with good health, enjoy learning in school, and discover the gifts God has placed in his life. It is our wish that he develops a joyful spirit, strong faith, and the confidence to follow a meaningful path as he grows."
"Abigael enjoys cuddling and playing with the other children."
"Gabriel is a smart boy and likes to play football. He has technical insight. He wants to become a photographer when he grows up."
"Benjamin is five. Therefore, not yet able to know what his dreams for the future are. Right now, all he enjoys is playing with his Spiderman and being with mom, because she's his only safe place."
"Ravi likes to go to school and enjoys playing with the other children in the children's home."
"Lina is a very cheerful girl who loves to sing, dance and play with her friends. She wants to become a lawyer."
"Simeão is a beautiful boy, who likes to have a bright future. He is happy to be with us, together with his big sister Vitoria (10). We hope that Simeão will have a good time with us and that he may get to know God as Eternal Father."
"Ragini loves to play ball and doesn't know yet what she wants to be when she grows up."
"Milton and his two younger brothers, Lionel and Gerson, are happy to now live in the children's home, in a safe place. For them, that means three meals a day, school and a stable, safe environment. Milton dreams of becoming a director when he grows up."
"Prashanth likes to go to school and play with the other children."
"Andre loves to play football and draw."
"Sumitra loves to sing and doesn't know yet what she wants to be when she grows up"
"Shital wants to become an engineer when she grows up."
"Ajaya likes to play a ball or circle game with the other children."
"Lakshmi likes to play a ball or circle game with the other children. "
"Ajshe loves to read, sing and dance. Later she would like to become a teacher."
"Moses is a healthy boy who can easily enjoy himself with what is available. "
"Brighton is still too young to know what his dreams are for the future, but he enjoys cuddling and playing with other children."
"Later, Vishnu would like to become a teacher."
"Minakshi wants to become an IAS Officer when she grows up."
"My dream is to become a doctor. I love drawing and colouring. I also like to watch cartoons and action movies with my friends in Children Home. "
"Rudra wants to become a Teacher when he grows up. Rudra loves to play cricket in his free time."
"Vaishnavi is studying in Nursery and she loves to play games during her free time.she wants to become an Engineer."
"Dharmikta is studying in UKG. She loves to goes to school and study.she wants to become a Nurse when she grows up. "
"Anna is being raised in a caring and nurturing environment where her daily needs are provided for. We hope she will grow strong, discover her abilities, and enjoy learning as she gets older. It is our prayer that she will come to understand God's Word and build her life with faith, compassion, and wisdom. We look forward to seeing her grow into a joyful young woman who can live with confidence and purpose."
"Nathan loves to learn and sing. He also likes to play with the other children of the home."
"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. "
"Diossane is a lovely boy who enjoys playing with cars. He is very talented at playing drums."
"Shreyansh want to be a became a Doctor "
"Roshni loves sewing and embroidery and would like to become a designer when she grows up."
"Denesh likes to go to school and enjoys playing with the other children in the children's home."
"Luis loves playing soccer and playing drums. "