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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"Mehek loves reading and wants to become a teacher when he grows up."
"David loves playing with the other kids and playing football."
"Pramila now goes to school where she is having a great time. She loves to play. Later, she would like to become an engineer."
"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."
"Abigael wants to become a nurse and Loves net ball."
"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."
"Dishika keeps dealing with the cattle and would like to have a cattle farm later on."
"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. "
"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. "
"Final would like to become a football player later on."
"Lakshmi likes to play a ball or circle game with the other children. "
"Defence loves cooking, playing volleyball and skipping ropes. Defence would like to work for the police."
"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."
"Shreyansh want to be a became a Doctor "
"His future dream is to be part of the army and be a soldier "
"Kesani Is Maybe too small to dream about her future, but for sure she wants to be happy now, tomorrow and always."
"Steven loves to draw and would like to become a pilot later on."
"Blessing is determined to live a successful life later on she wants to become a doctor."
" Brain loves playing football and working his garden. He also learned to make bricks. He is a very smart student and serious about his life."
"Luis loves playing soccer and playing drums. "
"Nelvine wants to become a nurse and loves cooking."
"Sandeep loves games and would like to become a lawyer later on."
"Getrude is determined to live a successful life and wants to become a nurse and loves cleaning."
"When it is possible again Faith will go back to school to complete her education and later on she wants to become a nurse."
"Madjosse is a very special boy who loves playing soccer and playing superheroes. "
"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."
"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."
"Catherine is a bright and determined 11-year-old with a big heart and a love for simple joys. She is studying at grade 5 .She enjoys helping her mom with chores at home, often taking pride in doing small tasks that make her mom's day a little easier. Catherine finds happiness spending time with her friends, whether it’s playing football or dancing . She also loves reading books, especially those that teach her something new, as she dreams of becoming a doctor one day. Her mother’s battle with HIV/AIDS has inspired her deeply, driving her to dream of a future where she can help families like her own by providing medical care and hope. Catherine is determined to work hard in school, not just for herself, but to one day give back to her community by fighting diseases and making life better for others"
"Brighton is still to young to know what his dream is but he loves cuddling and playing together with other children."
"Moses loves to play with other children. Moses can count and already write several letters."
"Rajesh likes to go to school and wants to be a pilot. Rajesh loves to play cricket. "
"Trizer is determined to live a successful life later on she wants to become a doctor."
"Christine is determined to live a successful life later she would like to become a police officer."
"She likes to play with the ball and wants to become a teacher when she grows up."
"Roshni loves sewing and embroidery and would like to become a designer when she grows up."
"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."
"Abigael is still too young to know what her dream is, but she loves cuddling and playing together with other children."
"Faith wants to be a nurse and loves dancing and football."
"Soujanya likes to play with the other girls and helps in the kitchen."
"Vamsi loves playing cricket and football. Later, he would like to become a police officer to be able to help others in need."
"I love playing drums and playing with my friends."
"Gulapi likes to go to school and after school plays sports and games with the other children."
"Ragini loves to play ball and doesn't know yet what she wants to be when she grows up."
"Zayn is still young to know what his dreams are."
"Sunil likes to go to school and play a ball game with the other children."
"Angel Chouhan is studying in UKG .She loves to study and play games in the free time."
"Andre loves playing soccer and drawing. "
"Sumitra loves to sing and doesn't know yet what she wants to be when she grows up"
"Nathan loves to learn and sing. He also likes to play with the other children of the home."
"Ajaya likes to play a ball or circle game with the other children."