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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"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"
"Loukya likes to play a ball or circle game with the other children."
"Shreyansh want to be a became a Doctor "
"Vasavi loves coloring and jumping rope and would like to become an engineer later on."
"Levi likes playing football with the other children "
"Lina is a very happy girl who loves singing, dancing and playing with her friends. She want to be a lawyer. "
"Krupa likes to go to school and play with the other children."
"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."
"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."
"Shihlamariso loves to play games and would like to become a pilot later on."
"Norah lives in the children's center with the other children and loves crafts and fun games with the other girls. She is very smart in school and wants to be a nurse."
"Dishika keeps dealing with the cattle and would like to have a cattle farm later on."
"Kesani Is Maybe too small to dream about her future, but for sure she wants to be happy now, tomorrow and always."
"Toey at date is in grade 2 of university studying for her MBA. Future-wise, she hopes to start a business of her own. Update 24 April 2024 Toey very successfully finished her second year of her MBA studies with and average 3.77 grade. She is a very apt student and in June will roll into her third year. Her dream is after graduation being able to start up a business of her own and further a musical career. Blessings, Rev. Dr. Jan"
"Jackline is a healthy and cheerful girl and loves to read and help with her younger siblings. She also cooks and helps with chores."
"Philemon is an active boy with a disability of being dumb and at the same time deaf. He likes to play football and is always happy when having fun with other children of his age. "
"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."
"Sujal loves games, reading and would like to become a teacher later on."
"Prince wants to become a Professor."
"Devya likes to go to school and play with the other children."
" 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."
"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. "
"Vamsi loves playing cricket and football. Later, he would like to become a police officer to be able to help others in need."
"Nancy wants to become a doctor and loves washing dishes."
"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."
" Ardita loves to sing and dance and during the day she plays outside."
"His future dream is to be part of the army and be a soldier "
"Shiwani loves to tell stories and would like to become a newsreader when he grows up. "
"When it is possible again Rhoda will go back to school to complete her education and later on she wants to become a teacher."
"Prashanth likes to go to school and play with the other children."
"Tshegofatso wants to become a pilot and likes to play with other children in the village."
"Avinash loves playing cricket and has an older sister. His dream is to become a software engineer."
"Luis loves playing soccer and playing drums. "
"Charity is a good healthy and cheerful girl and likes to go to school."
"Diolinda is still very small, but she wants to become a beautiful, happy woman."
"Karthik loves cricket and singing and would like to become a teacher later on."
"Witney is a very smart and quiet girl. She does all her activities in time and finds herself time to read her books, this has greatly improved on her performance. She likes staying with fellow girls talking about different things so she is rarely seen outside the girls' wing, she also likes watching movies."
"Miriam wants to be a doctor and loves playing football."
"She has a huge sense of humor and makes everyone laugh. Mercy will not be able to live on her own and will have to stay in the home forever for as long as possible. Keep that in mind if you are going to sponsor her. Your help is greatly appreciated!"
"Steven loves to draw and would like to become a pilot later on."
"Ranjeeth prefers to play football or another game with the other children all day. "
"I dream of being a teacher. I love playing soccer and basketball. "
"Joy is still young to know what her dream is , during the day she likes playing with toys with the other children "
"Irene wants to be a lawyer and loves singing and dancing."
"Sumitra loves to sing and doesn't know yet what she wants to be when she grows up"
"Keertana likes to play a ball or circle game with the other children. "
"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. "
"Beto is still a small boy, but for sure he wants to become a strong and happy men with a beautiful family"
"Sunil likes to go to school and play a ball game with the other children."