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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"Sonali loves to sing and doesn't yet know what she wants to be when she grows up."
"Rajesh likes to go to school and wants to be a pilot. Rajesh loves to play cricket. "
"Luis loves playing soccer and playing drums. "
"Karthik loves cricket and singing and would like to become a teacher later on."
"Later, Vishnu would like to become a teacher."
"Dalmus is a sweet little boy who spends his days peacefully feeding and sleeping."
"Susan likes to learn, likes to help with some household chores around the house."
"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."
"Nathan loves to learn and sing. He also likes to play with the other children of the home."
"Angel Chouhan is studying in UKG .She loves to study and play games in the free time."
"Maureen wants to be a teacher and loves football."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Christine want to go back to school to complete her education and later on she wants to become a doctor."
"Shreyansh want to be a became a Doctor "
"Roshni loves sewing and embroidery and would like to become a designer when she grows up."
"Makena loves to cook and would like to work for the police later."
"Binhu likes to go to school and help in the kitchen. "
"Beto is still a small boy, but for sure he wants to become a strong and happy men with a beautiful family"
"Lakshmi 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."
"Faith wants to be a nurse and loves dancing and football."
"My dream is to be a nurse who wears a beautiful uniform and looks after people who are sick. Moreover, I am happy when I am reading comics and drawing pictures. I enjoy watching Barbie and Tom & Jerry."
"I love playing drums and playing with my friends."
"Blessing is determined to live a successful life later on she wants to become a doctor."
"Suresh likes to go to school and help in the kitchen."
"When it is possible again Faith will go back to school to complete her education and later on she wants to become a nurse."
"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."
"Kesani Is Maybe too small to dream about her future, but for sure she wants to be happy now, tomorrow and always."
"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"
"Merlinda loves to dance and would like to become a professional dancer later on."
"Shantel is still young to know what her dream is, but she loves cuddling and playing together with other children."
"Jonathan loves to learn and sing. He also likes to play with the other children of the home."
"Levi likes playing football with the other children."
"Steven loves to draw and would like to become a pilot later on."
"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."
"Luiza, or Corrie, would like to become a singer. Or start your own business. "
"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. "
"Neha loves to be with the other children, likes to read and wants to become a doctor."
"Benjamin loves to play football and would like to become a police officer later on."
"Syam now plays ball and board a lot with the other children and would like to become a police officer later on to be able to help others."
"Bahati likes to read and would like to be able to cook for families later."
"Renuka loves to be with the other children, wants to become a doctor."
"Radhika loves to dance and wants to become a nurse when she grows up."
"Shiwani loves to tell stories and would like to become a newsreader when he grows up. "
"Artur is a very friendly boy who likes to eat chicken and playing with cars. When he grows up he wants to be a doctor. "
"Blessington is still young to know what his dream is,but he loves cuddling and playing with the other children."
"Filomene dreams of a good future with a good job."