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Daphine and her older brother live with their uncle since the death of their parents. Their uncle cares for three other children and struggles to meet all their needs.

Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Daphine is quiet, but friendly and cooperates well with others. She struggles at times with her studies, but works hard to improve. Daphine enjoys watching movies, playing cards, cooking, washing clothes, singing, and joking with friends.

Daphine is committed to the Lord and happy to share her testimony with others.

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Barbra has lived with her mother since childhood. Her father disappeared after a family dispute, and has been away for quite a long time. Her mother takes care of 7 other children on her own. She sells charcoal for a living and earns very little. Barbra’s mother has a huge responsibility as a single parent and struggles to take care of her children’s basic needs. Since they live nearby, she came to Kasana for help with Barbra’s education. Barbra is polite and quiet. She likes to play netball, and excels in both English and math. One day, Barbra would like to become a lawyer.

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Etomet was the second born of his parents and both parents died when he was still young. When his mother died, Etomet was 2 years old. He then lived with his grandma who has been struggling to take care of him since. Because of this, Etomet was brought to live onsite at Kasana. Etomet is humble, well-behaved, and reserved. He enjoys soccer, gardening, and excels in math. In the future he would like to become a medical doctor.

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Joan lived with both her parents and four other siblings until 2013 when her father disappeared. Joan then lived with her mother until 2015 when she was brought to live with her paternal aunt. Since that time Joan’s mother has disappeared as well. Joan lived with her aunt for two years, then with her grandmother for another two years, and she is now back to living with the aunt. Since her aunt struggles to care for Joan as well as her own children, she brought her to Kasana for help with her education. Since joining our school, we have learned that Joan loves to read and play netball and indoor games. She excels in science and English. In the future, she would like to become a midwife. We are praying that Joan would know and experience the Fatherhood of God.

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Kisakye was the third child born to her mother. It is not known if all three children had the same father. Kisakye’s father and mother were in a casual relationship and it is not known where her father is or if he is still alive. Her mother has also passed away. Kisakye lived with her grandmother for a time and then went to live with a maternal uncle for nine years. She is now back living with her grandparents who are elderly and in poor health. Her grandparents are also taking care of two of Kisakye’s cousins. They have a few animals, but are struggling to care for the children on their own. Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Kisakye is reserved and polite. She enjoys reading, netball, and cooking. In the future Kisakye would like to become a doctor.

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Christine was the second child born to her parents who were married. She lived with both parents until she was five years old. She then went to live with her grandfather, but she does not know why. Christine’s father died in 1998, but her mother is still alive. Christine lived with her grandfather, paternal uncles, and an aunt until August 2013 when her grandfather stopped her from attending school. Christine was brought to live on site in David family so she could finish her education. Since coming to New Hope Uganda, we have learned that Christine enjoys playing netball and basketball. She is currently studying for a degree in hotel and catering management.

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Nakabugo is the first child born to her parents who were never married, but in a casual relationship and the father had other relationships at the same time. Both her parents are alive however, her father doesn’t take any responsibility. He is an alcoholic and drug addict and considered dangerous in the community. Nakabugo stays with her mother, grandmother, and siblings. Her mother is a peasant farmer who struggles to educate and feed her children. Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Nakabugo is easily angered, but forgives easily and is kind-hearted. She enjoys making baskets and cooking. In the future she would like to become a nurse.

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Both of Nuwahereza’s parents are alive, but, his father is very sick suffering from chronic wounds on his legs and unable to work much to support the family. Nuwahereza’s mother does causal jobs on people’s gardens to earn a little extra money. The family is very poor and struggles to educate their children so they came to Kasana to ask for help. Nuwahereza, his brother George, and sister Winnie were given placements in our primary school. Since joining our school, we have learned that Nuwahereza enjoys running and playing soccer. He always has a smile on his face and in the future would like to become a doctor. We are praying for God’s provision for his family and for his father’s healing.

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Nyaika was the second child born to his parents. When Nyaika was three years old his parents separated and his father was later killed in a car accident. Nyaika is now living with his mother, brothers, and a cousin. Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Nyaika is a natural leader, loves to help, and is very respectful. He enjoys reading, studying, and playing soccer. One day he would like to become an accountant.

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Ricky was the second born of his parents who were unmarried but living together. However, after some time, the father disappeared and since then, no one knows his whereabouts. In 2017, when Ricky was 12 years old, his mother died of cancer. Ricky and his brother have lived with their grandma since then. Their grandmother only grows food for the family, and struggles to pay for their education. She therefore came to Kasana to ask for help with their education. Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Ricky is intelligent and humble.  He enjoys soccer, gardening, and excels in math.  In the future he would like to become a mechanic.  We are thankful that Ricky accepted Christ 2 years ago at a church service and are continuing to pray for wisdom in his studies and provision for his family.

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Steven lived with both parents for some time, but later his parents separated, and his mother left him with his father. His father took him to live with an auntie and later went missing. Steven lived with his auntie for 3 years, then with his grandmother for a year, and currently he is staying with his paternal auntie along with his sister Joan. Their auntie takes care of several other children and she is a single mom as well. She works as a market vendor in Kiwoko and earns very little. Their auntie struggles to take care of all the children’s basic needs and so she came to Kasana to ask for help with Steven’s education. Steven was given a placement in our secondary school, and since then we have learned that he is respectful and humble. He enjoys playing soccer, and reading books. He also excels in history and would like to become an engineer in the future. We are praying that Steven will grow strong in the Lord, and that God will help his father and reunite him with his children.

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Tausi was the fourth and last born of her parents. Her father had several other relationships and several other children, 20 in total. He died of a hernia in 2007, when Tausi was 2 years old. She has since lived with her mother who is a peasant farmer, earns very little, and struggles to take care of the children. Since they live near Kasana, she came to ask for help with Tausi’s education. Since joining our secondary school, we have learned that Tausi is humble and outgoing. She enjoys playing netball, and excels in math. In the future she would like to become an accountant.

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Kavuma was the third child to his parents who were married, but his father had two other relationships. He lived with his parents until 2007 when his father died in a car accident. He has continued to live with his mother who is a cleaner at the nearby Kiwoko hospital, but she earns very little and struggles to provide for all the family’s needs. Kavuma’s mother brought him to Kasana for help with his education. Since coming to Kasana we have learned that Kavuma is cooperative, and friendly, but can be argumentative at time. He enjoys playing soccer, basketball, chess, and is very bright. One day he hopes to be a mechanic or engineer.  Kavuma loves the Lord.

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Balula was the ninth child born to his parents who were in a traditional marriage. He lived with both parents until 2018 when his father died unexpectedly, possibly from high blood pressure. He still lives with his mother, four of his siblings, and a nephew. His mother has been a peasant farmer since the death of her husband and struggles to feed and educate the children. They live close to Kasana Children’s Center so she asked for help to educate her children. Since joining our primary school, we have learned that Balula enjoys playing soccer and would like to become a mechanic in the future.

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Bukenya is the second child born to his parents who were living together. His father had one other wife at that time with whom he had four more children. Bukenya lived with his parents and two brothers until 2007, when his father passed away. His mother remarried, but he also passed away. Now Bukenya’s mother survives on peasant farming which only provides food for consumption with no income to send the children to school. She came to Kasana Children’s Center seeking assistance for her children’s education. Bukenya and his brother are attending our primary school and their older brother is at our secondary school. Since joining our school, we have learned that Bukenya is quiet, polite, enjoys reading novels, playing soccer, and would like to become a motor vehicle engineer.

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Beatrice was the first child born to her parents who were not married but living together in an exclusive relationship. She lived with both parents until the death of her father in 2000 when she went to live with her maternal grandmother. Beatrice then lived for a short time with a paternal aunt, but then moved back in with her mother. Her mother is a peasant farmer, but too weak to do much work. At the time when an NHU staff person brought Beatrice and her siblings to us, their mother was struggling to feed and educate all of them. Since joining our sponsorship program, we have learned that Beatrice enjoys singing and is helpful at home. Currently, Beatrice is in college studying for a degree in early childhood development.

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Daniel is the second born child of his parents who are married and have 6 children. Daniel’s father also had 3 more children before marrying Daniel’s mother. Currently, Daniel’s father is very sick battling with heart and kidney disease, and he literally can’t do anything for himself. Daniel’s mother has no gainful employment and is struggling to care for all the children as well as their ill father. The responsibility is overwhelming for her, and so she decided to come to Kasana to ask for help. Daniel was given a placement in our primary school in February 2018. Since then, we have learned that Daniel is a calm and well-behaved boy. He enjoys playing soccer, grazing and milking cattle. One day he would like to become a lawyer. We are praying for God’s grace upon his family; that they will experience His divine care and love and come to know God as their savior.

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Byron was the first child born to his parents who were unmarried, but sometimes lived together. After their last child was born, the father abandoned the family and it is not known where he is. The mother handed the children over to their maternal grandmother and then she remarried. Their grandmother, who is a peasant farmer, takes care of her own mother and the three children. They grow their own food, but there is no money for school fees so the grandmother came to Kasana for help. Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Byron is polite and respectful. He enjoys English class and playing soccer. One day he would like to become a mechanic.

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Erisa was the first child born to his parents who were in a traditional marriage. He lived with both parents until he was six and then went to live with his grandmother for one year. During this time, his parents separated and afterwards Erisa went to live with his mother. His father passed away in 2015. Erisa’s mother is a peasant farmer. She grows food for the family and also coffee as a cash crop, but struggles to meet the basic needs of her children and so came to Kasana Children’s Center for help. Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Erisa is friendly, obedient, enjoys playing soccer, and would like to become a lawyer in the future.

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Gasasira lives with his grandmother in a nearby village. She is a peasant farmer and struggles to provide for their needs. Since coming to Kasana, we have found Gasasira to be social and friendly. He enjoys playing soccer, reading books, and reading his Bible. One day he would like to become a doctor. Gasasira is a Christian and very grateful to be at New Hope Uganda.

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Kizza was first born to his parents who were in a traditional marriage; the father had three other wives with whom he had several other children. Kizza stayed with his parents until the father’s death in 2001. He then lived with his paternal grandmother for about six months and then was taken to his maternal grandmother. He stayed with her for about a year and then went back to live with his mother. She was earning a living from a small business, but earned very little. Because it was such a struggle for her to provide for all their needs, she asked New Hope Uganda for help. Kizza was brought into Jonathan Family and visited his mother during the holidays. Kizza is a leader. The other children and students looked up to him. He is a very good musician who sings and writes his own songs. He was part of the worship team for many years and always joins in when he is visiting. He has organizes many concerts and worship nights at New Hope Uganda. Kizza is a true man of God really on fire for the Lord.

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Junior was the first child born to his parents who were not married but living together. He lived with both his parents until the death of his father in 2018 from a blood infection. Junior and his brother Robert were taken to live with their paternal grandfather because their mother began to struggle with mental illness. Their grandfather is old without a proper source of income and therefore unable to send Junior and his brother to school. He came to Kasana Children’s Center asking for assistance with Junior’s education. Since joining our preschool we have learned that Junior is a humble boy, loves playing soccer, and would like to become a doctor some day.

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Kalibala was the second child born to his parents who were in a casual relationship. His father had five other wives at that time. He lived with both parents until 2012 when his father died in an accident leaving him in the care of his mother. His mother was struggling with her health and also passed away in 2017. Kalibala then went to live with his maternal grandmother who is elderly and also cares for several other grandchildren. One of New Hope Uganda’s staff members is from Kalibala’s community and when she learned of his situation she encouraged him to apply for our sponsorship program so that he could go to school and also access basic needs like food, clothing, and medical care. He was offered a place at our secondary school and has joined an onsite family group (Jonathan Family) because of the distance to his home village. Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Kalibala is respectful, obedient, enjoys playing soccer, and would like to become a veterinarian in the future.

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Kibuuka was the fourth child born to his parents who were married and in an exclusive relationship. His father died in 2004 in a car accident. For three years after his father’s death Kibuuka lived with a maternal uncle but was then returned to his mother. His mother is a peasant farmer and also raises a few chickens, but makes little money. She struggles to feed and educate her children so she came to Kasana Children’s Center for help. Kibuuka was given a place in our senior school and has steadily worked his way through school and is now in our Investment Year. We have since learned that he is humble and hard-working. One day he would like to become an electrical engineer. He also enjoys reading books and playing soccer.

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Martin was the last child born to his parents who were in a traditional marriage. He lived with both parents until the death of his father in 2008. The cause of death is not known. Martin lived for a time with his mother, then with his grandmother, and then went back to live with his mother who has three more children. Martin now lives onsite at Kasana Children’s Center with his brother who is a teacher at our school. His brother is also helping to support three other children and so asked for help with school fees for Martin. Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Martin is quiet, but friendly. He enjoys playing soccer and would like to become a doctor or a teacher in the future.

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Moses had an traumatic birth, born by C-section. His mother was very ill and unable to feed him as a baby and his father’s whereabouts are unkown. Therefore, he was placed into Hope Family, our on-site baby ministry when he was one week old. He lived in Hope Family until he was three and then was reunited with his mother, but continues to go to school at Kasana Children’s Center. They live with a friend along with her four children. Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Moses is a lively boy, but can also be quiet and reserved. He is obedient and cares for his friends. Moses enjoys athletics, singing, and playing with his friends. In the future he would like to become a pilot.

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Namusisi was the only child born to her parents who were in a casual relationship and her father is unknown. She has lived with her mother, aunt, and grandparents at the grandparents home since she was born. In 2016, her mother died in a car accident and since then she has been under the care of her aunt. The family depends on farming for a livelihood and have no other source of income. They could not afford school fees for Namusisi and so they came to Kasana Children’s Center for help with Namusisi’s education. Since joining our primary school, we have learned that Namusisi is a quiet girl who enjoys playing with her friends, and would like to become a teacher in the future.

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Robert was the second child born to his parents who were not married but living together. He lived with both his parents until the death of his father in 2018 from a blood infection. Robert and his brother were taken to live with their paternal grandfather because their mother developed mental illness. Their grandfather is old without a proper source of income and therefore unable to send Robert and his brother to school. He came to Kasana Children’s Center asking for assistance with the children’s education. Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Robert is quiet and polite, enjoys playing soccer, and would like to become a doctor.

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Shatulah was the third child born to her parents who were not married but living together. Her father also had three other wives. Her mother left the family when Shatulah was still a baby. Shatulah was brought up by her paternal aunt. After being ill for some time, her father died in 2015. Her aunt’s health then declined and so she now lives with a step sister and her two children. The step sister is a peasant farmer with two children of her own and struggles to meet their basic needs so she came to Kasana Children’s Center for help. Since joining our school, we have learned that Shatulah is a quiet and caring child. She enjoys school and playing with friend, and would like to become a doctor in the future.

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Ssozi was the second child born to his parents who were living together however they both had older children from previous relationships. Ssozi lived with both his parents until 2015 when his father was murdered. Since then he stays with his mother and siblings who are also attending our primary school at Kasana Children’s Center. Ssozi’s mother does casual jobs for a living which is barely enough income to meet their basic needs and so she asked for help to educate all her children. Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Ssozi is respectful, enjoys playing soccer, and would like to become an electrician in the future.

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Dan was the second child born to his parents and lived with them until 2015 when his father died after falling off a truck. Now his mother tries to provide for the family by doing casual work, but cannot earn enough to feed and educate the children, so she came to Kasana for help. Since coming to Kasana we have learned that Dan is outgoing, likes to play, and would like to become a gardener one day.

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Ssekandi was the third child born to his parents who were unmarried but living together. His father also had two other wives. Ssekandi lived with both parents until his father was murdered in 2014. His father’s family claimed Ssekandi’s mother was the cause of his death and so they sent her and her children away. She is now taking care of her children by herself and is only able to find part-time work, so she cannot afford to feed and educate all her children. Since coming to Kasana we have learned that Ssekandi is playful, talkative, enjoys playing soccer and making balls out of banana fibers. One day he would like to become a driver.