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Sponsor a Child

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Choose a child in urgent need

Onsite social workers identify talented and motivated children facing a heightened risk of dropping out of school to work or marry. Our staff can match you with one of these students. Please add your preferences in the “Comments” section, such as location, age range or grade level, etc. Please note we may not be able to fulfill all preferences provided.

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Fatemeh

ID Number: Yas 3041

Fatemeh is a driven 16-year-old student in 10th grade. She lives in Amol, Iran. Her Afghan father returned to his homeland six months prior to Fatemeh’s birth. After he left the family, Fatemeh’s mother divorced him in absentia and took custody of her child. She works as a house cleaner in homes to supply the most basic needs of the family. The outbreak of COVID19 has diminished the demand for her services. Fatemeh’s mother could not afford to rent a house, therefore she got building materials with the help of a charity and built a fifteen meters room in the corner of her father's yard. She lives there with Fatemeh. The roof of their room is not finished and needs maintenance.

Fatemeh’s continued education requires support from a sponsor who can help take some of the financial burden from her shoulders. After reviewing Fatemeh’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $20/month scholarship.

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Sepehr

ID Number: Banafsheh 1561

Sepehr is a 17-year-old student in 11th grade. He is from Borujerd, Iran. Sepehr is studying hard to make up for his setback and ameliorate his GPA. His father passed away 17 years ago in a car accident. The family was not paid any compensation. After his father’s death, Sepehr’s mother remarried and abandoned him. He now lives with his paternal grandparents. The house they live in belongs to his grandfather, who is disabled due to his old age. He does not have any income and is sponsored by a charity entity. Sepehr’s grandmother works on farms to help make ends meet.

Sepehr needs your generous help and support to stay in the school for a brighter future. After reviewing Sepehr’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $20/month scholarship.

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Ayesha

ID Number: Rose 508

Ayesha is a well-spoken 7-year-old girl from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. She has a twin sister, Maryam. They are in 1st grade. Ayesha wants to become a doctor in the future, earns lots of money, and sends her mother on a vacation. Ayesha has had health problems recently and was not able to visit a doctor due to the excessive costs of it. Ayesha’s father was a police officer. He was killed in civil unrest seven years ago. Ayesha’s mother sews to provide for her 4 children. They live in an old house with no kitchen, electricity, or plumbing. They are experiencing a shortage of food. They have an urgent need for a cooler and a refrigerator, too.

Ayesha needs your generous help and support to stay in the school for a brighter future. After reviewing Ayesha’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $60 /month scholarship. She only needs $30/month more, thanks to another sponsor.

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Akshat

ID Number: Carnation 7

Akshat is 13 years old and studying in the eighth grade. He lives with his family in Nainital, India. Akshat works very hard in school and wants to become a doctor. He is a good student and it shows in his good grades. However, Akshat does not come from a family with education or good income. Because he is uneducated, Ashkat’s father is a low-paid labour and his mother is a homemaker. Unfortunately, his father’s income cannot cover the costs of his son’s continued education.

Akshat needs a sponsor to help life the financial burden from his family so that he can stay in school. Based on Akshat’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $44/month scholarship.

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Dilfuzai

ID Number: Yas 2

Dilfuzai is a 16-year old girl in ninth grade. She lives with her family in Gafurov, Tajikistan. Her mother is a homemaker. Dilfuzai’s brother is also a student. The family does not have enough resources to manage their needs and Dilfuzai’s education as they are underprivileged.

Dilfuzai’s family needs your support so that she can continue in school with her mind on her studies and the future she can make for herself with the education your sponsorship affords her. After reviewing Dilfuza’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $75/month scholarship. Become her sponsor for a minimum of $30 per month.

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Rezvan

ID Number: Yas 1741

Rezvan is a talented student in 12th grade. She was born in Sahne, Iran. Rezvan got a 17.46 GPA out of 20. She helps both with the house chores and the tasks on agricultural land. She is very diligent. Rezvan lives with her parents, brother, and grandparents. All family members are in good health condition except for Rezvan’s father. He suffers from paralysis and lung disease. He takes medication under his doctor's care. The house they live in belongs to Rezvan’s paternal grandfather. It needs proper facilities. Their household appliances are old and limited. Their income is insufficient, and they have difficulties making ends meet. They cannot even supply their minimum essential needs.

Rezvan’s continued education requires support from a sponsor who can help take some of the financial burden from her shoulders. After reviewing Rezvan’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $20/month scholarship.

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Mehrab

ID Number: Banafsheh 1575

Mehrab is 18 years old. He was born in Uromia, West Azarbayejan, Iran. He is intelligent and interested in continuing his education. Also, he acquired a GPA of 18.20 out of 20. His father passed away a few years ago and his mother works as a house cleaner in people's homes, but she cannot afford all the family needs because of her low income. She has a tough time supplying clothes for her children. Mehrab’s sister is a master student and she is looking for a fitting job to help her family financially. They have their own place and after the father’s death their home was rebuilt and repaired by a few benefactors. Moreover, their home appliances have been donated to them. Mehrab is a talented student who has a great attitude despite financial difficulties. He needs help with his educational goals.

Mehrab’s continued education requires support from a sponsor who can help take some of the financial burden from his shoulders. After reviewing Mehrab’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $20/month scholarship.

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Morteza

ID Number: Carnation 314

Mortaza is 8 years old. He is a student from Mazar-e- Sharif, Afghanistan. He is currently in 2nd grade. His father passed away, and his mother is the sole breadwinner of the family. She works as a house cleaner to make ends meet. She also cleans and sells chickpeas. Mortaza has one brother and one sister. They are students, too. The family lives in an owned old house. They have to make a fire for cooking in the summer and use a heater to heat their bathing water in winter. They turn on their heaters only at night because fuel is expensive.

We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Mortaza remain and excel in school. After reviewing Mortaza’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $53/month scholarship. Become his only sponsor by funding his entire scholarship or one of his sponsors for a minimum of $30/month.

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Kirtika

ID Number: Rose 3

Kirtika is a healthy and bright 15-year-old girl in tenth grade. She lives with her parents in Nainital, India in the northern and mountainous part of the country. Education is important to Kirtika and she works hard to earn good grades. Both of her parents are uneducated. Right now, her mother is a homemaker while her father is a low-paid laborer. His meager income does not cover Kirtika’s needs as a student.

A sponsor can step in and provide the additional support Kirtika needs to further her education. Based on Kritika’s opportunities, motivations, and needs, Child Foundation granted her a $44/month scholarship.

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Channa

ID Number: Rose 28

Channa is a 14-year old student from Siem Reap, Cambodia. She is currently in 7th grade and lives with her parents, and is interested in playing soccer. Channa's parents are farmers, and she wants to become a Khemer Teacher in the future.

With your support, Channa will have the opportunity to remain in school and have the chance to have a better and brighter future. After reviewing Channa's talents, interests, and motivations and considering the family's financial needs, Child Foundation has granted a $30/month scholarship to the student. Join us in creating a better future for her. Please take action and sponsor Channa as her sole sponsor for $30 per month.

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Amirhossein

ID Number: Banafsheh 1567

Amirhosein is a talented 18-year-old student in 12th grade. He is from Bam, Iran. Amirhosein’s father was a worker. He passed away a few years after the 2003 earthquake in Bam. He suffered from emotional distress because of being trapped under the rubble and losing many of his close relatives and friends in the earthquake. Amirhosein has two elder sisters who dropped out of school due to financial difficulties. They are married and have children. The family’s only source of income is a small monthly allowance from a charity. Their house is still under construction and they still live in a Conex home. Amirhosein works hard to earn good grades. With Child Foundation support, he finished this school year which was held virtually due to the pandemic.

Amirhosein needs your generous help and support to stay in the school for a brighter future. After reviewing Amirhhosein’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $20/month scholarship.

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Zahra

ID Number: Yas 3471

Zahra is a 21-year-old university student. She is from Maragheh, Iran. She studies nursing and wants to continue her education in this field up to higher levels. Zahra's father had MS; he passed away because of the severity of his disease. Zahra lives in a village with her mother and her only brother, Hadi. Zahra and Hadi are both very talented. They used to live in a room of an inherited house in the village. Recently, with the help of a loan from a charity, they built a small house and had to repay the installments on a monthly basis. The family has no income other than the meager allowance from a charity. Zahra's mother is struggling to make ends meet.

Zahra’s continued education requires support from a sponsor who can help take some of the financial burden from her shoulders. After reviewing Zahra’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $20/month scholarship.

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Arezo

ID Number: Rose 586

Arezo, six years old, is from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. She hopes to attend school soon and is incredibly happy about it. She lost her father when she was two years old. Her mother, unable to bear the hardship, moved back to her parents' and left Arezo with her paternal grandmother. The grandmother cleans peas, and she has a tough time making ends meet. She has two daughters who also clean peas and attend school. They cannot afford school bags, shoes, uniforms, or notebooks. The family rents one room in a two-bedroom basement. The shared bathroom does not have plumbing, a water heater, and has a piece of hanging cloth instead of a door. They do not have electricity or appliances such as a refrigerator, washing machine or stove. Their place does not have a kitchen. They also need beds, dishes, utensils, and fuel.

Arezo needs your generous help and support to start school for a brighter future. After reviewing Arezo’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $64/month scholarship. Become her only sponsor by funding her entire scholarship or one of her sponsors for a minimum of $30/month.

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Abdurasul

ID Number: Banafsheh 7

Abdurasul is a 12-year-old boy studying in seventh grade. He lives in Zarkoron, Tajikistan and is very active in his classes. He is very active and kind boy. In the future, he wants to be a doctor. Sometimes Abdurasul works in the fields, picking grapes and vegetables to help his mother. Abdurasul’s family is a big and they live in a clay house. He has two brothers and two sisters. His father emigrated while his mother stays home as a homemaker because Abdurasul’s siblings are quite small. Tajikistan is one of the poorest and most remittance-dependent countries in the world so his father’s emigration is not abnormal. However, the family is in crisis as he cannot send back help.

Abdurasul works hard and needs your support to afford the quality education that will make such a difference for his entire family. After reviewing Abdurasul’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $75/month scholarship. Become his only sponsor by funding his entire scholarship or one of his sponsors for a minimum of $30/month.

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Ali Dad

ID Number: Carnation 436

Ali Dad is a 7-year-old boy from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. He is a high spirited but obedient child. Ali Dad loves playing marbles and ball with neighbor kids. He is extremely excited to start school next year. He would love a bike, but he knows his father cannot afford it. Ali Dad’s father suffers from health problems that preclude him from labor jobs. The family sorts beans to support the six children. Their regular meals are only bread and tea. Ali Dad’s older siblings were forced to drop out of school due to financial problems and school distance. Their modest two-room house has no plumbing and no bathroom door. Ali Dad’s father carries water containers every few days on a dolly.

Ali Dad does not want to leave school like his siblings, and he needs support to ensure his access to education. After reviewing Ali Dad’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $63/month scholarship. He only needs $30/month more, thanks to another sponsor.

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Amirhosein

ID Number: Banafsheh 1143

Amirhosein is 17 years old and in 12th grade. He is from Borujerd, Iran. He is a talented student and is continuing his education in the field of Humanities. Amirhosein’s father was a construction worker. He passed away in 2005. He lost his life in an incident hitting his head severely. He was not insured; therefore, the family does not receive any kind of allowance after his death. As a result, the family fell into an unfavourable situation. Because of this, they moved back to their grandfather’s. Amirhosein mother remarried and has a son. Amirhosein lives with his maternal grandfather. His grandfather supports him as far as he can, but he is not able to cover his educational and clothing costs. He receives help from charitable organizations.

Amirhosein needs your generous help and support to stay in the school for a brighter future. After reviewing Amirhosein’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $20/month scholarship.

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Goonash

ID Number: Yas 2728

Goonash is 20 years old. She is a university student from Tabriz, Iran. She was studying biomedical engineering at a private university; after being accepted at Tabriz University, she switched to physical engineering. Goonash's parents got divorced because of her father’s irresponsible behavior. Her mother remarried, but she divorced her second husband too. After two unsuccessful marriages, she was hospitalized in a mental hospital for a long time. She was also diagnosed with cancer and passed away after enduring a lot of pain and mental torment. Goonash’s Grandmother takes care of her and her brother. Unfortunately, Goonash’s brother left school. He sews shoes at a shoe store, now. The family lives in a small owned house in the village. They earn a living through government subsidies and charity allowance. Goonash’s uncle is a laborer and helps them, too.

Goonash’s continued education requires support from a sponsor who can help take some of the financial burden from her shoulders. After reviewing Goonash’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $20/month scholarship.

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Sayed Murteza

ID Number: Carnation 468

Sayed Murteza is nine years old and in third grade. He lives in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. He is a calm and quiet boy. He has a lot of potential in school, as he is especially fond of literature. He wishes to get a tutor but cannot afford one. Four years ago, his father married another person. Later, his mother divorced him and took custody of her five children. She is hardworking, but employment is difficult to come by with only her high school diploma. She works but does not make enough to cover living expenses. The family lives in a rented home with no kitchen or place to bathe. They lack fundamental essentials, including appliances, right clothes, bedsheets, carpets, and kitchen utensils to eat.

Sayed Murteza needs your generous support to stay in school for a brighter future. After reviewing Sayed Murteza’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, the Child Foundation has granted him a $63/month scholarship. Become his cosponsor for a minimum of $30 per month.

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Zainab

ID Number: Rose 587

Zainab is 11 years old and in fourth grade. She is from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. She helps as much as she can with the house chores, but due to a childhood accident, her left leg is shortened. A surgery could fix her limp, but the family cannot afford it. Her father, injured in the war, is paralyzed in both legs and unable to talk. Her mother cleans peas and makes blankets to support the family. Zainab has two siblings; they pay for their school with side jobs. The family rents one room of a house. They cook in a small corridor due to a lack of kitchen. They do not have electrical devices like a refrigerator, air conditioner, washing machine, water heater, vacuum cleaner, or stove. The bathroom lacks a water heater and plumbing.

Zainab needs your generous help and support to stay in school for a brighter future. After reviewing Zainab’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $64/month scholarship. Become her only sponsor by funding her entire scholarship or one of her sponsors for a minimum of $30/month.

To best meet the needs of our Iranian students amidst US sanctions, the sponsor of this child will be a cosponsor alongside a sponsor from inside Iran to form a stable cosponsorship. Each month the child’s family will receive food from our sponsor and a small stipend from the Iran sponsor.