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Dennis was the last born child to his parents who were in a traditional marriage, but his father had one other wife. Dennis lived with both parents until the death of his father in 2013.
Currently, his mother works casual jobs to try to take care of her family, but it is not enough to provide for all their needs.  Dennis’ mother desires for him to be nearer to schooling so she sent him to live with his uncle who lives near Kasana. He is still able to go home to his mother and siblings during the holidays.

Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Dennis is well behaved and reserved. He enjoys playing with his friends; especially hide and seek!

Dennis has accepted Christ.

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Karungi was the last of six children born to his parents, who were married and in an exclusive relationship. Karungi’s father died in 2004 before Karungi was born, so he has lived only with his mother and siblings. His mother is a peasant farmer, growing food to feed her family; she also works at New Hope’s Guest House to make a little extra money. There are several others living with them, besides her children, including an aunt and her two children, another cousin, and the maternal grandmother. The mother has sole responsibility for all of her children and is not able to adequately support them; there is very little, if any, money to spare for schooling. Since they live nearby, the mother came to New Hope for help with schooling for Karungi. Karungi’s brothers, Steven and Sam, and his sister Sarah, are also in our school.

Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Karungi is introverted, humble, and obedient. Though he is quiet, he is active both in and outside of class. Karungi enjoys playing soccer, hide and seek, and would one day like to be a pilot.

Karungi was saved in December 2016 at Kasana Community Church.

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Epaja lives with his mother who is a peasant farmer. She struggles to provide for all of his needs.

Since coming to Kobwin, we have learned that Epaja enjoys playing soccer and is great at making ropes. One day he would like to become a doctor. He is also described as a respectful and responsible boy.

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Since the death of his father in 2012, Mugema has lived with his mother. She raises food for the family, but it is challenging for her to meet their needs and pay school fees.

Since coming to Kobwin, we have learned that Mugema excels in math, social studies, and science. One day he would like to become a doctor.

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Aramadhan was the second child born to his parents who were unmarried, but living together in a stable relationship. His father passed on in 2015. His mother was left to raise her own six children plus two of her late brother-in-law’s children. She is struggling to feed and educate all the children. She lives near so she came to Kasana for help. Aramadhan and one of his brothers were given places in our primary school.

Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Aramadhan is respectful and hardworking. In school, he is doing well and very happy to be enrolled in our primary school. He enjoys making soccer balls out of banana fibers. One day he would like to become a doctor.

Aramadhan is a Christian.

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Lokere lives with his mother who is a peasant farmer and also cares for two other children. She struggles to provide for all their needs on her own.

Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Lokere is playful and displays a fatherly heart in his care towards his family and others. Lokere enjoys playing soccer and farming. One day he would like to become a doctor.

Lokere came to know the Lord through Bible reading at school and has a very close relationship with God.

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Robert lives with his mother and siblings. His mother is a peasant farmer and struggles to provide for all her children’s needs.

Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Robert is reserved, but likes to joke in class. He’s an active boy and enjoys playing soccer, cycling, building, playing “shop”, and playing dodgeball. One day he would like to become a pilot.

Robert is a Christian.

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Thomas lives with his mother who is a peasant farmer in a nearby village. She struggles to care for Thomas due to some health challenges.

Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Thomas tends to keep to himself, but is hardworking and mature in his reasoning. He is playful and enjoys soccer. One day he would like to become a teacher.

Thomas says he is a Christian.

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Ronald lives with his mother and siblings in a nearby village, but his mother is weak and is only able to work part of the time.  She struggles to meet all of the family’s needs.

Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Ronald is obedient, reserved, and loves to cook.  One day he would like to become a pilot.

Ronald came to know the Lord in 2015.

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Simon lives with his mother and four siblings in a nearby village. His mother is a peasant farmer and struggles to support her children on her own.

Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Simon is friendly, gentle, and very respectful. In school he is well-spoken, active, and his English is very good. One day he would like to either become an agriculturalist or a doctor in ministry.

Simon came to know the Lord through a pastor in the community who led him in prayer.

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Stephen lives with his mother who is a peasant farmer in a nearby village. His mother struggles to provide for all his needs.

Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Stephen is humble, obedient, and enjoys having fun in class. His favorite subject is math and he would like to become a doctor some day.

Stephen is a Christian.

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Not a great deal is known about Suubi’s early history. He was brought to Hope House, our baby house by one of the Kiwoko hospital staff; he was thought to be about 18 months old by that time. All efforts to trace his family failed. After about a year in Hope Family, Suubi was adopted by one of our staff members, after for some time, spending weekends with her. Auntie Grace who adopted Suubi is a mature single lady with a grown up daughter, now John’s sister. Grace has been with New Hope since 1994 and is a well respected member of our staff, working in the Early Adulthood section and very involved in the counseling of our children and young people. Because she is a ‘single mum’ we have sought sponsorship for Suubi.

Suubi is reserved and generally quiet in class, but friendly and respectful. He used to be stubborn, but has greatly improved in that area. He is a friendly, social boy, with a serving heart. He is strong and hardworking and loves to do anything he is asked to do. Suubi enjoys playing soccer and art, especially drawing pictures. One day he would like to become a surgeon.

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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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Rwamwojo was first born to his parents who were unmarried but living together, but his father had one other relationship. He lived with both parents until the death of his father in 1999. Since then, he has stayed with his mother. His mother is a peasant farmer and cares for six other children besides Rwamwojo. She struggles to meet all the family’s needs, and so she came to us for help with Rwamwojo’s education. Rwamwojo is an obedient and polite young man, enjoys soccer, and singing. One day he would like to become an engineer. We are praying for his mother who is sick and we are also praying the Lord will grant Rwamhojo his desire to become an engineer.

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Christopher was the fourth child born to his parents who were unmarried, but living together. His father died in 2013 and now his mother is caring for her children on her own. She does part time work, but cannot afford to feed and educate all her children.

Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Christopher is polite, attentive, well-behaved, and focused. He is well-liked by the staff and children. Christopher enjoys playing soccer and would one day like to become a farmer.

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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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Kato was the fourth child born to his parents who were traditionally married. He lived with both parents until the death of his father in 2009. After the death of his father, his mother moved near to his father’s relatives. Now, all the children are living with different relatives. Kato lives with an uncle who lives near Kasana and comes here for help with Kato’s education.

Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Kato is outgoing and takes correction well.  Sometimes he struggles with concentration with his studies, but benefits from individual help in the classroom. Some day he would like to become a pilot.

Kato knows the Lord as his Savior.

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Twahirwa lives with his mother and six siblings. His mother is a peasant father and struggles to meet all her children’s needs.

Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Twahirwa is obedient, talkative, and cooperative. He is reserved, but has good character. Twahirwa enjoys playing soccer and reading. One day he would like to become an engineer.

Twahirwa says he was saved in 2008 and that he is thankful to God for providing with a protective and safe environment with New Hope. He is happy because he is alive!

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Raymond was the fourth born child to his parents who were married, but his father also had a second wife. He lived with both parents until the death of his father in 2004. The cause of death is not known. His mother is a peasant farmer who works very hard to support the family. Raymond makes bricks to help the family income, but with so many children, his mother still struggles to feed and educate them all. His mother came to Kasana for help and Raymond and his sister Lauren were given places in our school.

Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Raymond is outgoing and social, but struggles some with his studies. He enjoys playing football, making bricks, and riding bikes. One day he would like to become a building engineer. He says he loves Christ.

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Silas has lived with his paternal uncle most of his life. His uncle earns a living by farming and also cares for eight other children. With so many children, his uncle struggles to provide.

Since Silas has come to Kobwin, we have learned that he enjoys card games and math class.

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Caroline has lived with her mother her whole life. They try and earn money by raising food, but it is difficult to make enough for school fees. Caroline is described as a “brave girl”.

Since coming to Kobwin, Caroline enjoys playing netball and would one day like to become a nurse or a tailor.

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Dan was the second child born to his parents. He lived with both parents until the death of his father in 2015, when he fell off a truck. When his father died his mother was pregnant with the youngest child. 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. He likes to play and would like to become a gardener one day.

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Seggujja was the fourth child born to his parents. Seggujja lived with both parents until his father was murdered in 2014. His mother is now taking care of her children by herself. She does casual work, but cannot afford to feed and educate the children so she came to Kasana for help.

Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Seggujja is polite and attentive. He enjoys building toy houses and would like to become an agriculturalist when he is older.

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Agnes was the 1st born of her parents. She has two siblings, a brother and sister. Her father was a soldier and while he was on duty in Congo he came back with a wife who is Afosina’s mother. Both parents are still alive, but not helpful to the children. The father has a mental problem, disappeared from their home, and since then they do not know where he is. Her mother is an alcoholic with no home.  It is said that Agnes’ mother used to live on the streets of Lira, then move to Gulu and now stays in the slums nearby. While in Gulu with their mother, the children were being helped by another organization which eventually closed down.  It was this organization that recommended Agnes and her siblings to Kobwin for help since they were highly vulnerable under the care of an alcoholic mother. Afosina and her sister Charlie were given placements at Kobwin, and since then they live have lived on-site. Their brother Muhundu remained with the mother. She could not release him since he was still young. However, last year the mother became very sick and Muhundu was given a placement at Kobwin as well. All three siblings are now living on-site.  Since coming to Kobwin, we have learned that Agnes is quite reserved, but very responsible. She loves to read the Bible and story books, and to play volleyball. She would love to become a nurse in the future.

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Mellisa lived with both of her parents, until the death of her father in 2014. Her mother remarried, but her new husband does not provide for the children from previous marriages, as is traditional in Ugandan culture. The mother came to Kasana for help with Mellisa’s education and she was given a place in our primary school. Mellisa enjoys playing dodgeball and pretending to cook. She would like to be a lawyer when she grows up.

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Nakandi was the only child born to her parents. Nakandi lived with her mother, until she was three months old; her mother then gave her to a paternal uncle, because she wanted to get married. Her uncle gave Nakandi to her paternal grandmother, with whom she still lives. Nakandi’s father died in 2004, and her mother died in 2009. Her grandmother is a peasant farmer, but can no longer work hard, as she suffers from diabetes; an aunt works their land and gives them food. It is difficult to meet all of Nakandi’s needs and there is no money for schooling, so Nakandi was brought to Kasana for help with her education. Nakandi is bold and confident. She enjoys making mats, weaving baskets, and playing dodgeball and netball. One day she would like to become a doctor.

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Nakigozi was the only child born to her parents. She lived with both parents, until the death of her father in 2014. The cause of death was undetermined. Nakigozi lives with her mother, who also takes care of five other children. Her mother works hard on family land shared with other relatives. She grows enough to feed them, but cannot afford school fees, so she came to Kasana for help with Nakigozi’s education. Nakigozi enjoys playing with her friends and would one day like to become a nurse.

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Christine was the 6th child born to her parents who were married and living together until last year (2017) when her mother died. After the death of their mother, her father was arrested together with a group of robbers, accused of murder and was sentenced to a life time imprisonment. Christine was then brought to live with her grandmother along with her three brothers, and sister. The grandmother also takes care of their aunt’s son. The grandmother is very old and only grows food crops to feed the family, and she struggles to provide their other basic needs. So, she came to NHU Kobwin center to ask for help with Christine’s education as well as for her siblings Raphael, Deborah and Robert . The family is very needy and highly vulnerable. Christine was given a placement in our primary in Feb. 2018. Christine and her siblings were brought in this year to live on site because of the challenges at home.

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Ruth lived with both parents who were living together in stable relationship until the death of her father in 2016. Since then, she has continued to live with her mother and her little sister. Her mother has four other children who are studying away from home. Her mother is a peasant farmer and since the passing on of her husband, she has really struggled to educate her children. This year she came Kobwin to ask for help with Ruth’s education, and she was given a placement at Kobwin in the tailoring class. Since coming to Kobwin, we have learned that Ruth is reserved yet jolly. She enjoys playing netball and loves to cook. Ruth is pursuing tailoring as her vocation.

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Stella lived with both her parents until her mother died of malaria in 2008.  Following her mother’s death, she lived with her father who also suddenly died in 2009.  After the death of her parents, Stella and her siblings were taken in by their neighbor who was a distant relative to their dad.  Their neighbor is a peasant farmer, has four children of his own, and struggles to take care of his family as well.  He came to Kobwin to ask for help with Stella’s Education.  Since coming to Kobwin, we have learned that Stella is hard-working, caring, and reserved.  She enjoys playing with other children, singing, and is very helpful with chores at home.  One day she would like to become a teacher.

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Alupo lives in the community with her mother who is a peasant farmer, earns little, and has been struggling to pay for Alupo’s education. Alupo’s mother came to Kobwin for help with Alupo’s vocational training course and subsequently she was given a placement in our tailoring class. Since coming to Kobwin, we have learned that Alupo is diligent in her work and prayerful. She enjoys agriculture and horticulture, and loves to lead praise and worship. Alupo’s dream is to become a professional tailor and designer.

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Cecelia’s father died in 2010, and after a while her mother left her and went to remarry. Cecelia lived with her paternal grandparents for most of her early childhood and now lives with her uncle who is one of the teachers at Kobwin’s primary school. Since coming to Kobwin, we have learned that Cecelia is a gentle and quiet girl. She enjoys playing with her friends, especially indoor games.  One day Cecelia would love to become a teacher.

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Angela was the second child born to her parents who met while her father was serving as a soldier in the Congo.  Her father suffers from metal illness and disappeared from home when Angela was young.  Angela’s mother is an alcoholic with no permanent home and unable to care for her children and so Angela and her sister came to live at Kobwin in 2014.  Angela has given her life to Christ and enjoys singing in the church choir. She is social, kind, and likes to play soccer. She is doing well in her classes and would someday like to become a nurse.

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Shortly after the death of Deborah’s mother in 2017, her father was arrested with a group of robbers, accused of murder, and sentenced to a life time imprisonment.  Deborah and her sister and two brothers then went to live with their grandmother.  Their grandmother is elderly and very poor and it often fell to Deborah to try and provide for the family.  Because of this, Deborah and her siblings were accepted into our Kobwin school where they now live on-site.  Deborah is enrolled in our tailoring course where she is very focused and doing well.  She is well behaved, kind, responsible, and thoughtful.  Deborah enjoys designing, gardening, and playing netball.  We are praying that she will do well in her tailoring course and will grow to love the Lord.

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Dorothy lives with her mother who is a peasant farmer, who earns very little for a living, and struggles to care for all her children on her own. Dorothy’s father has died and Dorothy never had a relationship with him as her parents separated before she was born. Since coming to our Kobwin school, we have learned that Dorothy is respectful, slow to speak, yet pro-active. She excels in English and social studies, and would like to become a teacher in the future. She also enjoys cooking, playing netball, and cleaning the environment around her. Dorothy loves to sing and is a member of the praise and worship team in her local church. We are praying that Dorothy will excel in her studies, achieve her life goals, and become the woman God created her to be.

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Eric was the third and youngest child born to his parents. His father was a soldier and met his mother while on duty in Congo.  His father struggles with mental illness and disappeared from home when Eric was very young.  Eric’s mother is an alcoholic who lives in the streets or in the slums and is often in abusive relationships.  Because of this vulnerable situation, Eric was brought to live at Kobwin along with his older sisters.  Since coming to us, we have learned that Eric is artistic, creative, and obedient.  He enjoys playing football, going to school, and reading. One day Eric would love to become a doctor.

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When Joel was still young, his mother left him with a paternal uncle. Because his mother then remarried, Joel has lived with his uncle ever since. Joel’s uncle earns his living by growing food for the family, so there is not much money for school fees. Joel’s family brought him to Kobwin Children’s Center for help with his education. Since joining our school we have learned that Joel is social and obedient. He enjoys playing soccer and making crafts. One day he would like to become a nurse, doctor, or a businessman.

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John Mark lives with his aunt and his elderly grandmother. His aunt struggles to take care of his grandmother, as well as pay for John Mark’s school fees. Since they live near Kobwin, they came to ask us for help with John Mark’s education. He enjoys reading books with pictures, playing with other children, and helping his grandmother with simple chores. Our staff describe him as mature, obedient, and responsible. John Mark also likes crafts and painting. He would love to become a teacher in future. We pray that he will grow to be the man that God created him to be.

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Julius was the only child born to his parents.  Both parents died when he was very young and he did not even know their names.  Since Julius was a baby, he has lived with his aunt and uncle.  They raise their own food, so there is not much money available for school fees.  They brought Julius to Kobwin for help with his education.  Since coming to Kobwin, we have learned that Julius is obedient and well-behaved both at school and in the community.  He enjoys playing soccer, reading books, and doing crafts.  One day he would like to become a teacher or a civil engineer.  We are thankful that Julius is growing well and that God has put people in his life that care for him such as his aunt.

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Michael lives with his mother and siblings.  His mother is a peasant farmer and struggles to feed and educate all her children.  Since coming to Kobwin, we have learned that Michael enjoys playing soccer and singing.  He is a very inquistive young man and would one day like to become a mechanic.

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After his father’s death, Okiror’s mother left him with his grandfather. His grandfather works as a shopkeeper and cares for three other children. It is difficult for the grandfather to provide for all their needs, so he came to Kobwin for help with their education.  Since coming to Kobwin, we have learned that Okiror enjoys playing soccer and making crafts.  One day he would like to become a driver or an engineer.  Okiror is a Christian. He came to know the Lord through a crusade he attended while he was sick.

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After the death of their parents, Oluka and his sister went to live with their aunt. Their aunt raises food for the family and has little money remaining for school fees. Since coming to Kobwin, we have learned that Oluka enjoys playing soccer and excels in math. He is very open minded and humble. One day he would like to become a teacher.

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Omusan’s mother died in 2005 when he was only two years old.  He lived with his father until 2007 when his father died of food poisoning.  Omusan then lived with his grandmother who did not have enough money to pay for his school fees and so brought him to Kobwin seeking help with his education.  Omusan was given a place in our primary school and now lives with his uncle. Since coming to Kobwin, we have learned that Omusan is social and brave and is committed to his friends and studies. He enjoys soccer and excels in school, especially science subjects.  One day he would like to become a doctor.

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Ongimu was the third child born to his parents who were married and living together until 2017 when his mother died. After the death of his mother, his father was arrested together with a group of robbers, accused of murder, and was sentenced to a life time imprisonment. Ongimu was then brought to live with his grandmother along with his two brothers and two sisters. The grandmother also takes care of their cousin. The grandmother is very old and only grows food crops to feed the family, and she struggles to care for their other basic needs. Because of the challenges at home, Ongimu was brought to live at our Kobwin site along with his siblings. Since he joined us, we have found him to be a well-behaved and loving boy. He is social and talkative and enjoys storytelling and playing soccer with the other children. Ongimu would like to become a teacher in future. We are praying that he will continue to adjust well to his new home and that he will excel in his studies.

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Opollot and his twin brother were the fifth and sixth children born to their parents. Their father died in 2014; the cause of his death is not known. Opollot still lives with his mother, brothers and sisters. His mother is a peasant farmer and struggles to feed and educate all her children. Since coming to Kobwin, we have learned that Opollot has a quiet and humble spirit. He enjoys playing with friends and making crafts. One day he would like to become a doctor. We pray that God may open Opolot’s eyes to see Him.

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After the death of Raphail’s mother in 2017, his father was arrested along with a group of robbers, accused of murder, and sentenced to a life time imprisonment.  Raphael and his siblings were then brought to live with their grandmother who also cares for their cousin.  Their grandmother is very old and only grows food crops to feed the family.  She struggles to care for their basic needs and so Raphail and his brother and two sisters were brought to live on-site because of the challenges at home.  Raphail is intelligent, hardworking, kind-hearted and helpful to others.  He likes to make crafts and enjoys playing with the other children.  In the future, he would like to become a policeman.  We are praying for God’s divine blessings upon him and that he will come to know Jesus as his personal savior.

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Pius lives with his mother who is a peasant farmer and struggles to take care of all her children.  Since coming to Kobwin, we have learned that Pius is hardworking and a “hands-on” person.  He loves to play football, sing, and participate in vocational skills.  He would like to become a doctor in future.  Pius is happy and thankful for the care he has received at Kobwin Children’s Center.

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Sama was the first child born to his parents. When Sama was about five years old, his father was poisoned – a method commonly used in the area to murder someone if others are jealous of him. Sama has lived with his mother, siblings, and grandparents since then. Sama’s mother earns her living through a small business and growing food for the family. Since school fees are expensive, his family came to Kobwin for help with Sama’s education. Sama is a very hardworking and well behaved boy. He loves to read and enjoys playing soccer and making crafts. One day he would like to become a pilot, mechanic, or teacher.

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Simon Peter lived with both parents who were married and in a stable relationship. After the death of his father in 2017, he was brought to live with his maternal aunt. His aunt and her husband have four children of their own. They do not have any gainful employment, depending on small scale farming for a living, and so they are struggling to care of all their family. Since they live near Kobwin center, they came to ask for help with Simon Peter’s education. He was given a placement in our primary school in Feb. 2018. Since coming to our school, we have learned that Simon Peter is a very hard-working and obedient young man. He also enjoys playing soccer and would like to become a doctor in the future.

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Geofrey has always lived with his mother.  His father drowned in a lake and died in 2011.  His mother takes care of several other children, and does not have any gainful employment.  The family depends on small scale farming for a living and earns vrey little.  Their mother struggles to pay for their education and so she came to Kobwin to ask for help with Geofrey’s education.  He was given a placement at Kobwin in 2018.  Since coming to Kobwin, we have learned that Geofrey is obedient and hard-working.  He enjoys crafts, grazing cows, and would like to become a doctor in the future.

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Adam lived with both parents until he was 7 years old, when his father suddenly died. The cause of his father’s death is unknown. Since then, he has lived with his mother and 4 siblings. Adam’s mother is a peasant farmer who struggles to care for all her children, and so she came to New Hope for help with Adam’s education. Adam is cheerful and expressive and enjoys soccer, cooking, gardening, and fetching water. One day he would like to be a police man. Our prayer is for Adam to know His Heavenly Father and for his family’s salvation.

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Asia lived with both her parents until the death of her father in an automobile accident in 2015. Since then, she has lived with her mother and five siblings. In addition to her own children, Asia’s mother takes care of several other children who are related to her late husband. Her mother is a peasant farmer and the burden of caring for all the children is quite heavy. She struggles to meet the basic needs of all the children under her care and so she came to Kasana for help with Asia’s education. Asia was given a place in our primary school in February 2018. Since then, we have learned that Asia is hard-working, well-behaved, and reserved. Asia also loves to cook, clean, and to play pretend teacher. She would like to be a teacher when she grows up. Our prayer is that she will excel in her studies and grow up to be the woman that God created her to be.

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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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Batista was the first child born to his parents who were in a causal relationship. After he was born, the father disappeared and since then has not taken responsibility as a parent. Batista’s mother later married another man, and since she was not allowed to bring her child from her previous relationship into the family, she left Batista with his grandmother. His grandmother struggled to care for him, and since he was in a highly vulnerable state, Batista was enrolled in our Hope Family outreach program for medical and nutritional support. This year he was given a placement in our primary school. Since Batista has come to Kasana, we have learned that he is polite, social, and well-behaved. He enjoys playing with toys and coloring. In the future he would like to become a teacher.

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Delvis was the only child of his parents who were in a causal relationship. His father did not take any responsibility, and so Delvis lived with his mother who unfortunately later died of heart disease in 2017. Delvis now lives with his grandfather who is a peasant farmer, and only grows a few food crops to feed the family. Because they live near Kasana, his grandfather came to ask for help with Delvis’s education. Since joining our preschool class, we have learned that Delvis is well-behaved and loves to help his grandfather with chores. He also enjoys playing soccer and drawing pictures. One day he would like to become a mechanic. We are praying that God will transform the heart of Delvis’ father and also for the salvation of his family.

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Eddyson was the only child born to his parents who lived together until the death of his father in 2006. Since then he has lived with his mother. His mother is sick and on medication, but has a positive attitude. She does not have any gainful employment, and only grows food crops to feed the family. She is struggling to take care of her medical bills, and to pay for Eddyson’s education, and so she came to Kasana to ask for help with his education. Eddyson was given a placement in our secondary school and since then we have learned that he is well-behaved and obedient. He also enjoys playing soccer, gardening, and excels in English. In the future he would like to become an accountant. We are praying that he will grow in his relationship with God and also for provision for his family.

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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. 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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Elizabeth’s father died before she was born, and she has always lived with her mother. Her mother has two other children and also cares for Elizabeth’s cousin and grandmother. Her mother does farming on a very small scale to feed the family, and also works as a maid in someone’s home to earn a little additional income. The family is quite big for the mother to care for on her own especially as she also struggles with health issues. Since they live near Kasana, Elizabeth’s mother came to ask for help with her education. Since joining our primary school in February 2018, we have learned that Elizabeth excels in math, and loves to ride her bike, jump-rope, and cook. We are praying for her mother’s health and for both Elizabeth and her mother to know the Lord.

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Elvis was the only child born to his parents who were in a causal relationship. Both his mother and father have several other children from previous relationships. Elvis never had much relationship with his father who died in a car accident when Elvis was only four. Elvis’ mother does not have any permanent place to stay, and struggles to care for all her children. She came to Kasana to ask for help with Elvis’s education. Since joining our preschool, we have learned that Elvis is a calm and composed child. He enjoys running and playing soccer and would like to become a professional athlete in the future. We are praying for provision for his family.

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Ephraim lived with both parents who were in a stable relationship until he was 4 years old. In 2009 his father was tragically murdered. Since then he has lived with his mother and his brother Samuel. Their mother is a peasant farmer who grows food mostly to feed the family. She has no gainful employment and struggles to meet the basic needs of her children. She therefore came to Kasana to ask for help with Ephraim’s education. Since joining our primary school in February 2018, we have learned that Ephraim enjoys playing soccer and making bricks. He is very helpful at home with his mother and excels in math and social studies. One day, Ephraim would like to become a carpenter.

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Eria was the 3rd child born to his parents who were living together in stable relationship until the death of his father in 2012 from electrocution. After his father’s death Eria lived with his mother who also died in 2014. Currently he is living with his grandfather who is a peasant farmer and becoming very old. His grandfather also takes care of several other children and struggles to meet their basic needs. He therefore came to Kasana to ask for help with Eria’s education. Eria was given a placement in our primary school. Since then we have learned that he is cheerful, respectful, and caring. He enjoys playing soccer, and excels in Christian religious education class. In the future he would like to become a doctor.

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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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Henry lived with both of his parents until 2004 when his father died. When Henry was five, his mother sent him to live with his paternal grandmother as she was struggling to take care of him and his two siblings. In 2015, he was brought back to live with the mother. His mother is currently living with another man near Kasana and works at our primary school as a cook. His mother earns little and struggles to pay school fees for Henry and his siblings. She requested help with Henry’s education. Since Henry joined our primary school, we have learned that he is reserved and hard-working. He enjoys gardening, playing soccer, and making bricks. He excels in math. One day, Henry would like to become a doctor.

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Hope was the last child born to her parents. Her father had two other wives and died while Hope was still in the womb. Hope lived with her mother, who runs a small business selling milk and bread. Her mother makes little money and struggled to pay school fees, so she came to Kasana for help with Hope’s education. Currently, Hope lives in a nearby village as a part of our off-site, satellite family group. Hope enjoys singing and dancing. One day she would like to become a nurse. She gave her life to the Lord when she was in primary school.

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Hussein lived with both of his parents until he was one year old.  At the age of one, his mother left him with his father, and since then her whereabouts have been unknown. Hussein’s father remarried, but he died in 2015 and since then Hussein has lived with his stepmother and four half siblings. His step mother has been taking good care of him, but she is a subsistence farmer who earns little and struggles to feed and pay school fees for all the children under her care.  Therefore, she came to Kasana for help with Hussein’s education. Since Hussein joined our primary school in 2018, we have learned that he is jolly and always has a smile on his face.  He also enjoys cars, painting, sweeping, and fetching water at home.  In the future, he would like to become a driver.  We are praying for his salvation, for the salvation of his entire family, and for their health.

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Ian was the 3rd child born to his parents who were unmarried, but living together. However, after some time, his father disappeared and since then no one knows his whereabouts. Ian lived with his mother, and when he was 3 years old he was brought to live with his grandma. Ian’s mother died of cancer in 2017 when he was 7 years old. Since then, Ian and his brother have continued to live with their maternal grandma. 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, and both boys were given placements in our primary school. Since then, we have learned that Ian is hardworking and well-behaved, but hardly smiles. He enjoys playing soccer and excels in math. In the future he would like to become a mechanic.

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Ibra was the 6th child born to his parents who were living together in a stable relationship until the death of the father. Ibra’s father worked as a caretaker on someone’s farm and when he died, the farmers he worked for offered to take care of Ibra since the mother was left with a huge responsibility of caring for of all the children on her own. Since then, Ibra has lived with the farming family. They now farm on a small scale and have been struggling to care for Ibra, so they came to Kasana to ask for help with his education. Since joining our school, we have learned that Ibra is calm, reserved, and well-behaved. He enjoys playing soccer and fetching water and would one day like to become a mechanic.

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Irene is the third of five children born to her parents who lived together in a stable relationship until the death of the father in 2014. Irene then lived with her mother and siblings until she was 6 when the mother brought her to live with her aunt. Irene lived with the aunt for a year and then returned to live with her mother. Her mother decided to remarry, and now Irene and her siblings live with their mother and step-father. Their family does small scale farming for a living and struggles to care for all the children. Since they live near Kasana, Irene’s mother came to Kasana to ask for help with her education. Irene is creative and talkative and relates well with her peers. She likes to read and weave and would one day like to become a nurse.

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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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John was the third child born to his parents who lived together until the father died in 2015. His mother then brought him to live with his paternal aunt and afterwards disappeared. After a year, John was brought to live with his cousin who is a wife to one of our staff at Kasana. His cousin and her husband have six children of their own and struggle to provide for all of the children in their care, so, they came to ask for help with John’s education. Since John has joined our school, we have learned that he is always smiling and is an obedient child. He enjoys reading, playing with his friends, and also enjoys helping with chores.

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Joseph is the fourth child born in his family and lived with both parents until the death of his father in 2015. His father also had several other children with other women. Since his father died, Joseph has lived with his mother. Joseph’s mother cares for seven children, and all live in a small one room house. She grows crops to feed the family and works in people’s gardens to earn a little extra money. The burden of caring for all the children is quite heavy for her and so she came to Kasana to ask for help. Since Jospeh has joined our school, we have learned that he is humble and polite. He enjoys playing soccer and singing and in the future he would like to become a teacher. We are praying for God’s divine provision for Joseph’s family.

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Joshua’s father died in 2012 when Joshua was only three months old. He has since lived with his mother who is sickly and on regular medication. His mother does causal labor, mostly working in people’s gardens, and earns very little. She struggles to care for Joshua and his siblings in addition to her own medical expenses. Since they live near Kasana, she came to us for help with Joshua’s education and he was given a placement in our primary school. Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Joshua is quiet, obedient and servant-hearted. He enjoys playing soccer and likes to help his mother fetch water. Joshua excels in English and would love to become a farmer in the future. We are praying for good health for Joshua’s mother and that they as a family will come to know and accept Jesus Christ into their personal lives.

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George lived with both of his parents until recently. His father is alive but very sick and suffering from chronic wounds on his legs. He can hardly do anything for himself or work to support the family. George’s mother works causal jobs in people’s gardens, and earns very little to support the family. Their family is very poor and struggles to educate their children, and so they came to Kasana to ask for help. George and his brother Daniel, and sister Winnie were given placements in our primary school. Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that George enjoys playing soccer, running, and singing. He is also very helpful with chores at home. We are praying that he will come to know the saving grace of Jesus and His Lordship.

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Keneth has lost both of his parents. His father died in 2012 and his mother in 2014. Both parents were sickly before their death. Since the death of his mother, Keneth has been living with his aunt and six cousins. His aunt is a peasant farmer who earns very little and struggles to provide for all seven children. She therefore came to Kasana to ask for help with Keneth’s education and he was given a placement in our primary school. Since joining our school, we have learned that Keneth is humble and polite. He enjoys playing soccer and making charcoal. Keneth excels in science and would like to be a doctor in the future. We are praying that Keneth would come to the knowledge of the Fatherhood and saving grace 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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Lwasi was the third child born to his parents who lived together in a stable relationship until 2007 when the father died in a car accident. Lwasi lived with his mother until 2015 when he then moved to live with his aunt to be closer to the school he was attending. The family he now lives with grows crops for food and sells charcoal to earn a a little extra income. Since Lwasi’s aunt has many children, she struggles to pay for their education in addition to taking care of their basic needs. Since Lwasi has joined our school, we have learned that he is self-confident and can express himself well. He enjoys playing soccer, cooking, gardening, and fetching water. One day he would like to become a plumber. Lwasi just recently accepted Christ as his Savior. We pray that God will make provisions for him to study well and that he will grow in his relationship with God.

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Majorine has lived with her mother since she was born. Her parents were in a causal relationship and they never married. Majorine’s mother got married to another man after giving birth to Majorine and now Majorine lives with her mother, stepfather, and a step-brother. They are peasant farmers who earn very little, and since in Africa stepfathers are not culturally responsible for stepchildren, Majorine’s mother struggles to pay school fees for her. She came to Kasana for help with her education and Marjorine was given a placement in our primary school. Since joining our school this year, we have learned that Majorine is talkative, jolly, and well-behaved. She loves to sing, act, and pretend to be a chef. One day she would like to be a musician.

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Margaret was the second child born to her parents who were in a causal relationship. After she was born, her father did not take responsibility for her and not much is known of his whereabouts. Our childcare extension staff found her living with her grandmother through their community outreach programs. She was recommended for support through Hope Family since she was in very poor health condition. This year she joined our preschool and we have learned that she is reserved and humble. Magaret also enjoys singing and listening to gospel music.

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Mathias was the first child born to his parents who were not married but living together. His father died when Mathias was three years old. His mother now lives with another man who is very good to her children and they now have children of their own. (In the Ugandan culture men will not normally take on another man’s children). His mother and her new husband are peasant farmers and barely grow enough to feed the family. There is no money for school fees and so the mother came to Kasana for help with Mathias and his brother’s education. Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Mathias is quiet and reserved. He enjoys playing soccer and would one day like to become a farmer.

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Mercy lived with both parents who had a very stable marriage relationship until 2015 when her mother died of cancer. Mercy has six siblings and now lives with her father, Uncle Okoth, who has faithfully worked as an administrative assistant at our Kasana primary school since 2002. Because of the struggle of caring and providing for seven children as a single parent, Mercy’s father has asked for help with his children’s education. Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Mercy enjoys playing soccer and netball and helping with chores at home. She excels in math and English and would like to become a nurse or teacher in the future.

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Meshach was the second born to his parents who were living together until the death of his father. Meshach was less than a year old when his father died. He has since lived with his mother and sister. His mother grows food crops to feed the family and she struggles to take care of her children’s basic needs. Since they live near Kasana, she came to ask for help with their education. Meshach was given a placement in our primary school and since then, we have learned that he is reserved, but well-behaved. Meshach enjoys playing soccer and reading books.

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Mirembe lived with her mother until 2016 when she died of high blood pressure. Her father’s whereabouts are unknown and so she has never seen him or had any relationship with him. After the death of her mother, Mirembe and her sister Joan were taken by a friend as their guardian since no close relatives were willing to take responsibility. The family has other children they care for and are struggling to pay for Mirembe and her sister’s education, and so they came to Kasana to ask for help. Mirembe was given a placement in our primary school. Since then, we have learned that Mirembe is well-behaved, quiet, and obedient. She enjoys playing with toys, helping with chores, and excels in math. In the future she would like to become a nurse. We are praying for Mirembe to experience the Fatherhood of God.

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Moses’ parents separated a few months after he was born. At that time Moses was left to live with his father and paternal grandma. Moses’ father passed away in 2012 when Moses was five years old at which point he went to live with his paternal uncle. The uncle and aunt are subsistence farmers and have four children of their own. They struggle to care for all the children and therefore came to Kasana to ask for help with Moses’ education. Moses was given a placement in our primary school this year. Since then, we have learned that he enjoys playing soccer and helping his aunt weave.

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Mugabi lived with both parents until he was one year old when his parents separated. Since then, he has lived with his mother who earns very little from doing causal jobs and struggles to care for Mugabi and his siblings. Mugabi’s father is old and sickly and is unable to provide much support for the children and so he came to Kasana to ask for help with Mugabi’s education. Since Mugabi joined our primary school in February 2018, we have learned that he is social and kind-hearted. He also enjoys playing soccer and gardening. Mugabi would like to become a mechanic in the future. We are praying for wisdom for Mugabi and also for God’s provision for his famil

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Mutsinzi is the third of six children born to his parents who have been living together for many years in a stable relationship. Mutsinzi’s parents are both alive and he lives with them, but they are both very sick and unable to work and take good care of all their children. Since they live near Kasana, they came to us for help with Mutisinzi’s education. Since joining our secondary school, we have learned that Mutsinzi is clever, well-behaved, and friendly. He enjoys grazing cattle and excels in math. One day he would like to become a teacher.

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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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Namirimu was the fourth child born to her parents. She lived with both parents, until her father died in 2002 in a motor accident. Now, she lives with her mother and her younger siblings. Her mother is a peasant farmer, who struggles to provide for the family on her own. Her mother came to Kasana to ask for help with Namirimu’s education. Namirimu is a very friendly girl, who is a joy to be around. She enjoys playing netball and making traditional, Ugandan mats. One day she would like to become a teacher.

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Namuto was the only child born to her parents. She lived with both parents, until her father died when she was about four years old. The cause of her father’s death is not known. Namuto stayed with her mother until she was about seven, when she came to live with her paternal aunt, because her mother is an alcoholic and not capable of taking care of Namuto. Her aunt is a peasant farmer and earns a little by doing small jobs in people’s homes. As she lives near by, her aunt came to Kasana for help with Namuto’s education. Namuto is humble, respectful, and social. She enjoys playing netball and reading books, and she would like to become a nurse someday.

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Nankinda lived with both her parents until she was seven months old when her parents separated and she was left to live with her great uncle. When Nankinda was three years, old her parents reunited and she lived with them until her father died in 2010 of an electric shock. Nankinda’s mother also passed away in 2014. At that time Nankinda returned to living with her great uncle again. Her great uncle is a peasant farmer and now very old. He earns very little and struggles to care for Nankinda as well as his own big family. Since they live near Kasana, he came to ask for help with Nankinda’s education. Since Nankinda joined our school in February 2018, we have learned that she is self-confident and helpful. She enjoys singing, dancing, and helping with chores at home. One day Nankinda would like to become a nurse.

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Nantume was the 7th child born to her parents who lived together in stable relationship until the death of her father in 2005, when Nantume was only 2 years old. Since then. she has stayed with her mother, 3 siblings, 1 cousin, and 1 step-sister. Her mother is a peasant farmer, sickly, and often on medication. Because of her health conditions, she can’t do a lot of work, and yet she has a huge responsibility to care for all these children. Since they live near Kasana, she came to ask for help with some of her children’s education. Nantume was given a placement in our secondary school and since then, we have learned that she is humble, reserved, and excels in math. She also enjoys playing netball, cooking, and weaving. In the future she would like to become a nurse. We are praying that she will excel in her studies and that she will know Christ personally.

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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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Onyango’s mother passed away from cancer in 2015. Onyango’s father has faithfully worked as an administrative assistant at our Kasana primary school since 2002 and now has the responsibility of raising his seven children on his own with a limited income. Because of this struggle, Onyango’s father, Uncle Okoth, has asked for help with his children’s education. Since joining our school, we have learned that Onyango is friendly, outgoing, and very intelligent. He enjoys music and playing soccer. In the future he would like to become an engineer.

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Patience’s father died in 2014 from heart disease. Since then she has lived with her mother and siblings in a village which is quite a distance from Kasana and has limited access to education. Patience’s siblings did not have a chance to go to school because of the distance from home to where the schools are, and also because their mother could not afford to pay for their school fees. Their mother has a relative that lives near Kasana so she came to ask for help with Patience’s education. Patience was given a place in our primary school, and while at school she will be staying with her paternal aunt near Kasana. Patience is well-behaved, polite, and jolly. She enjoys playing dodgeball and excels in English class. One day she would like to become a nurse.

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Patrick lives with his mother, siblings, and cousin in a nearby village. His mother works in farming, but struggles to provide for all the needs of her children.

Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Patrick is quiet and humble, but enjoys participating in class and always responds well to questions. He enjoys playing soccer and would one day like to become a pilot.

Patrick is happy to know Christ.

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Rachael was the only child born to her parents. In 2010, before Rachael was born, it is suspected her father was killed while taking part in a robbery. At four months old, Rachael was handed over to her maternal grandparents to raise. Her grandmother is a cook at our primary school and works hard to take care of Rachael and six other children. Her grandparents struggle to feed and educate so many children, so they came to Kasana for help with Rachael’s education. Rachael is a loving and caring girl. She enjoys making dolls out of banana fibers and would one day like to become a doctor.

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Richard’s father died in 2012 from severe chest pain. Richard then lived with his mother until he was two years old when his mother brought him to live with his paternal grandfather and aunt. His grandfather is a peasant farmer who earns very little and struggles to care for Richard. Since he is also getting old, he came to Kasana to ask for help with Richard’s education. Since joining our school, we have learned that Richard is social, creative, and disciplined. He enjoys playing soccer and would like to become a businessman in the future. It is our prayer that his family will come to know Jesus as their savior.

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Leaky 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 Leaky was 12 years old, his mother died of cancer. Leaky 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. Leaky and his brother were given placements in our primary school this year. Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Leaky 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 Leaky 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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Samuel was the only child born to his parents. His mother died in 2012. Samuel then lived with his father until 2014, when he also passed away. Samuel then went to live with a paternal aunt, who brought him to Kasana for his education. Samuel is now living with a paternal uncle. Samuel is a well-behaved boy who likes to play hide-and-seek. He would like to be a traffic officer when he grows up. We pray that Samuel would know Jesus as his personal Savior.

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Shadrach was the 4th child born of his parents who lived together until the death of his father in a motor accident. The father had two other wives and several children,18 children in total. After the death of his father, Shadrach continued to live with his mother, then moved to live with his grandmother, and is currently living with his maternal aunt. The responsibility of taking care of all the children is overwhelming for the mother, and that is why she sent Shadrach to live with his aunt for educational support. But, Shadrach’s aunt is struggling as well because she does not have gainful employment, and so they came to Kasana to ask for help with Shadrach’s education. Since coming to Kasana, we have learned that Shadrach is polite, reserved, humble, and respectful. He enjoys playing soccer, reading, making toy cars, and riding his bike. In the future he would like to become a doctor. We are praying that Shadrach will do well in his studies and grow in his knowledge of Christ as his Lord and Savior.

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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 this year, 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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Tom’s father died from malaria one week after Tom was born. Tom lived with his mother for two years and was then, along with his brothers, handed over to his paternal grandmother. His grandmother is a peasant farmer. She is old and cannot work well so she struggles to meet all of the family’s needs. Since Tom’s older brother was already attending school at Kasana, Tom was also given a place in our school. Tom is reserved, obedient, and relational. He enjoys playing soccer and bike riding. Someday he would like to become a doctor. We are praying for Tom as he struggles with the death of his father and uncle.

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Trevor lived with both parents until the death of his father in 2014 after being attacked by robbers. Since then he has lived with his mother, two siblings and an elderly grandmother. Trevor’s mother works as a security guard at Kiwoko hospital and struggles to provide for all of those in her care. She is a very committed lady who loves and cares for her children, but cannot afford school fees. Because of this, she came to Kasana to ask for help with Trevor’s education. Trevor was given a placement in our primary school and since then we have learned that he is open-minded and social. He enjoys playing soccer and would one day like to become a doctor. Trevor is also very helpful at home and is often seen washing dishes or cooking alongside his mother and grandmother. It is our prayer that he will come to accept Jesus as his personal savior, study well, and become the person God created him to be.

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Trinity lived with both of his parents who were in a stable relationship until he was 1 1/2 years old, when his father died. His father was attacked by robbers who killed him and ran away with his motorcycle. Trinity has since lived with his mother who is a security guard at Kiwoko hospital. As much as his mother is committed, cares for, and loves her children, she has a huge responsibility with all those under her care. She struggles to feed them and pay their school fees, and so she came to Kasana for help with Trinity’s education. Trinity and his brother Trevor were given placements in our primary school. Since then, we have learned that Trinity is jolly, confident, and loves athletics. It is our prayer that he will grow into the man God created him to be.

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Uwringiye was the last child born to his parents. He lived with both parents until the death of his father in 2005. Since then he has continued to live with his mother, who is sickly and struggles to care for all her children. Recently his mother’s sister has brought some of the children to live with her. Uwringiye’s aunt lives near Kasana and so she asked if Uwringiye and some of his siblings could have places at our school. Since coming to Kasana we have discovered that Uwringiye is obedient, talkative, and hardworking outside of class. He enjoys playing soccer and would like to become a soldier one day. Uwringiye says he is thankful to God for his protection and education through New Hope Uganda.

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Vincent has been living with his mother since he was born. His parents were in a causal relationship and never married. His father died in 2011 after battling with cancer for almost two years. Vincent’s mother has six other children. She is a peasant farmer, and although she works hard, she earns little and struggles to take care of all her children. Since they live near Kasana, she came to ask for help with Vincent’s education. Since joining our primary school, we have learned that Vincent is emotional and reserved. He enjoys football, swimming, reading, and writing. He is also very helpful with dishes and fetching water at home. One day, Vincent would like to become an intelligence army officer. We are praying for his wisdom and God’s provision for this family.

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Wendo lived with both parents who were married until 2015 when his mother died of cancer. Wendo has six siblings and now lives with his father, Uncle Okoth, who works as an administrative assistant at our primary school at Kasana. It is a struggle for Uncle Okoth to raise seven children as a single-parent on a limited income and so he asked for help with the children’s education. Since beginning to attend school at Kasana, we have learned that Wendo is friendly, God-fearing, honest, and polite. He enjoys playing soccer and basketball and would like to be an engineer in the future.

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Winnie lived with both her parents until recently. Her father is alive but very sick, suffering from chronic wounds on his legs. He can hardly do any thing for himself or work to support the family. Winnie’s mother does causal jobs in people’s gardens and earns very little. The family is very poor and struggles to educate their children, and so they came to Kasana to ask for help. Winnie, and her two brothers were given placements in our primary school. Since then, we have learned that Winnie loves to sing, cook, and help her mother with chores. We are praying for God’s provision for the family and for her father’s healing.

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Anna was the 6th born of her parents who were married and living together. She lived with both parents until the death of her father in 2014 and then with her mother who also eventually passed on in 2015. Anna was ten at that time and was brought to live with her step sister. Her step sister and her husband have 3 children of their own. They are peasant farmers and earn very little, and so they struggle to take care of Anna as well as their own children. Since they live near NHU Kobwin children’s center, they came to ask for help with Anna’s education. Anna was given a placement in our primary school in 2016. Since coming to Kobwin, we have learned that Anna is obedient, helpful with chores, and outgoing. She enjoys crafts, singing, and playing with other children. Anna does well in school and was best in her class at the end of term three in 2017. She would love to become a nurse in the future. We are praying that the Holy Spirit will always lead Anna to the right path.

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Jemimah  was the 8th born of her parents who lived together in a stable relationship until the death of her father in 2013.  Following his death, Jemimah lived with her mother.  Because the burden of taking care of all the children after the death of her husband, Jemimah was brought to live with her paternal uncle.  Her uncle has several other children to take care of and struggles to feed and pay school fees for all of them.  He came to ask for help with Jemimah’s education and she was given a placement at Kobwin.  Since then, we have learned that she loves to sing and play games with the other children. She has been performing well in her class work. Jemimah would love to become a nurse in the future.  We pray that she will continue to experience the love of God as the Father to the fatherless.

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James has lived with his aunt since the death of his parents when he was 4 years old. His aunt is a peasant farmer who earns little and has been struggling to pay James’ school fees in addition to the care of her other 10 children. Since coming to Kobwin, James’ character has greatly changed in a positive way! He is polite and respectful and enjoys playing soccer. He is currently doing a vocational course in mechanical engineering.

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Peter has lived with his uncle ever since the death of his parents.  His uncle is a peasant farmer and struggles to take care of Peter and his other children.  Since they live near Kobwin, Peter’s uncle came to ask for help with his education.  Peter was given a placement in our school and since then we have learned that he is reserved, but a friendly person. He loves to sing and play with other children. He lives 2 km away from school and he uses the bicycle given to him by the ministry to come to school. He would love to become a doctor in the future.