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
"Prashanth likes to go to school and play with the other children."
"Adriana would prefer to stay with her family and have a bright future, with a job and her own family. "
"Ramesh likes to go to school and play 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."
"Levi likes playing football with the other children."
"Diolinda is still very small, but she wants to become a beautiful, happy woman."
"Ramu he want to be became a police"
"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."
"David is happy that he now lives in a safe environment where he gets the care he needs. David loves to play football"
"Fatima is a very fun girl. She loves playing with dolls, singing and dancing. When she grows up, she would like to be a doctor. "
"Venella likes to go to school and help in the household. She enjoys cooking together!"
"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."
"Bahati likes to read and would like to be able to cook for families later."
"Brighton is still to young to know what his dream is but he loves cuddling and playing together with other children."
"At 14 years old, Nancy Baraza has taken on the role of a second mother to her younger siblings. As the eldest, she feels a deep sense of responsibility to protect and support them. Despite the struggles, Nancy dreams of becoming a nurse, inspired by her desire to help people in need. She enjoys reading and caring for others, often assisting her grandmother in household chores while ensuring her siblings stay on track with their schoolwork. Her biggest hope is to break the cycle of poverty and give her family a better life."
"John is a sweet boy, he likes to play football with the other kids. And he is also a good ping pong player and likes dancing so much."
"Nelvine wants to become a nurse and loves cooking."
"Deva likes to go to school and play with the other children."
"Christine want to go back to school to complete her education and later on she wants to become a doctor."
"Later, Vishnu would like to become a teacher."
"Florence is doing very well in school and would like to become a manager and help poor families. She loves to play football."
"Mikuni likes to go to school and play sports and games with peers."
"Zayn is still young to know what his dreams are."
" 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."
"Sunil likes to go to school and play a ball game with the other children."
"Medina loves watching cartoons."
"Steven loves to draw and would like to become a pilot later on."
"Ragini loves to play ball and doesn't know yet what she wants to be when she grows up."
"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."
"Trizer is determined to live a successful life later on she wants to become a doctor."
"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. "
"Elmira is sweet and cheerful and loves to go to school."
"When it is possible again Faith will go back to school to complete her education and later on she wants to become a nurse."
"Mehek loves reading and wants to become a teacher when he grows up."
"Rudra wants to become a Teacher when he grows up. Rudra loves to play cricket in his free time."
"Shiwani loves to tell stories and would like to become a newsreader when he grows up. "
"I dream of being a teacher. I love playing soccer and basketball. "
"Luiza, or Corrie, would like to become a singer. Or start your own business. "
"I love playing drums and playing with my friends."
"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."
"Shreyansh want to be a became a Doctor "
"Juliet wants to become a teacher and enjoys playing with the children of the program."
"Suresh likes to go to school and help in the kitchen."
"Aferdita likes to dance and wants to become a sister later on. During the day, she plays outside with friends."
"Karthik loves cricket and singing and would like to become a teacher later on."
"Pholoso loves to play football and would like to become a doctor later on. "
"Ajaya likes to play a ball or circle game with the other children."
"Renuka loves to be with the other children, wants to become a doctor."
"Merlinda loves to dance and would like to become a professional dancer later on."
"Luis loves playing soccer and playing drums. "