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Fatemeh

ID Number: Narges 554

Fatemeh is 16 years old and lives with her family in Esfahan, Iran. She is a talented student in 10th grade. Fatemeh’s father passed away, and her mother has custody of her. Fatemeh has two sisters. One of them is a student. The other one, who is still a little kid, lives with another family due to financial problems that Fatemeh’s family is facing. The family bought a small house in 2007 when Fatemeh’s father was healthy and able to work. The furniture of the house is old-fashioned. The family receives a small allowance from a charity which is not enough to cover all their living expenses.

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

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Amir Mohammad

ID Number: Banafsheh 4666

Amir Mohammad is a twelve-year-old talented student in 7th grade. He lives in Pishva, Tehran, Iran. His parents are divorced, and her mother has custody of him. Amir Mohammad has one brother who was forced to drop out of school and look for work. He works in a factory now. The family lives in a rented house. His mother sells clothing in the daily market, yet she still has difficulty earning a living and her income is not enough to cover the family living expenses.

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

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Muhammad

ID Number: Carnation 118

Muhammad is 10 years old. He lives with his mother and little brother in Cianjur, Indonesia. He is an orphan. His father died when he was only six or seven years old. Muhammad’s mother suffers from mental instability and jaundice. She works as a small trader at her house; sometimes she works as a laundry laborer, too. Muhammad is an active child, he has lots of enthusiasm for learning at school. He wants to be a part of TNI (Army of Indonesia) in the future because TNI helps people at the time of crisis such as disasters, strikes, war, and emergencies. TNI also helps poor or injured people.

We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Muhammad remain and excel in school. After reviewing Muhammad’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $30/month scholarship.

Mustafa

ID Number: Rose 393

Mustafa is a 10-year-old student from Mazare-Sharif, Afghanistan, in 3rd grade. He is brilliant and loves playing soccer. Math is his favorite subject. Mustafa lost his father to diabetes four years ago. His mother is a housewife who suffers from severe back and leg pain. Mustafa has five older brothers. His 15-year-old brother, Morteza, is in 7th grade. Their four eldest brothers are married and work as simple workers. They don’t financially support their mother. Their house is very old. It has two rooms and a kitchen with no plumbing and minimal equipment. Their bathroom does not have plumbing or a water heater. The walls of the house are damp, and the windows are rusty.

Mustafa wants a brighter future and needs support to achieve it. After reviewing Mustafa’s opportunities, motivation, and requirements, Child Foundation has granted him a $67/month scholarship. Become his only sponsor by funding his entire scholarship or become one of his sponsors for a minimum of $30/month.

Zahra

ID Number: Rose 486

Zahra is an affable 8-year-old girl. She is in 1st grade and from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. She is working hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor. In addition to her studies, she helps her mother and sister with sorting roasted peas. Zahra’s father previously worked at a construction company as an unskilled laborer. As a result of lifting heavy weights, he suffers from a herniated disk condition and has been unemployed for two years. Zahra’s mother is the breadwinner of the family. She sews to earn a living. Their house has 3 bedrooms and a corridor. The washroom lacks amenities such as a water heater, a proper door, and plumbing. In addition to food and fuel, this family needs suitable carpets, too.

Zahra needs your generous help and support to stay in the school for a brighter future. After reviewing Zahra’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $53/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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Bentolhoda

ID Number: Nastaran 693

Bentolhoda is 20 years old. She is from Jiroft, Iran. She is a midwifery student in Rafsanjan. She takes her fourth semester and lives in the university dorm. Her parents divorced and the children live with their mother. Her mother is a homemaker who suffers multiple medical problems such as herniated spine disk and cardiovascular problems. Bentolhoda has three older brothers who live with the family and try hard to become independent. The family relies on government subsidies and charity allowance. They have health insurance. They live in their own house in a village near Jiroft.

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

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Abolfazl

ID Number: Banafsheh 6032

Abolfazl is a talented student. He is 10 years old and in 4th grade. He lives in Rasht, Iran. His parents divorced due to a lack of compatibility. His mother gave up all her dowry and took custody of her two sons. Abolfazl needs a tonsillectomy, but his physician has postponed his operation. Abolfazl’s younger brother is at preschool age. Fortunately, the family was recently able to move into a new rental house. Abolfazl's mother is looking for a fitting job at home through a charity. The only way for the family to make a living is charity help and help from a benefactor and his grandfather. They are in a difficult situation.

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

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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 a 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 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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Arezu

ID Number: Rose 629

Arezu is an 11-year-old student who has finished third grade. She is from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. She wants to become a doctor so she can build a good life for herself and her family. Arezu’s father died two years ago. Arezu’s mother is 28 years old. After her husband’s death, the family went to her brother's house to live, but due to his violence, she remarried. Arezu’s mother has quit her job because she is pregnant, and her stepfather is unskilled and unemployed most of the time. They share a rented house with another family. The room is covered with an old carpet. The bathroom does not have a plumbing or a door. They lack basic appliances.

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

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Safia

ID Number: Rose 358

Safia is eleven years old and in sixth grade. She is from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. She enjoys teaching others everything she learns. She teaches the neighbors' children every day. She wants to be a teacher in the future. Her father died three years ago. He was called “teacher” ironically because he was the only literate salesman in the market. Her mother has a skin condition and cannot work. She does embroidery at home. However, she does not make enough money to afford basic needs, even groceries for her family. Safia’s aunt lets them live in her house for free right now. All the children in this family are brilliant and talented students because their father cared a lot about their education.

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

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Mohammad Mahdi

ID Number: Banafsheh 4717

Mohammad Mahdi is a diligent student, originally from Afghanistan. He is 15 years old and in 9th grade. He lives in Najafabad, Iran. His parents are suffering from health issues. His father, a former day laborer, underwent surgery and became disabled due to severe back pain and spinal cord infection. He sometimes works as a laborer. The family had to move from Booshehr to Isfahan for his father's hospitalization and treatment. They live in a rented house in the suburbs of Isfahan. Most of their furniture was donated to them. His mother is a housewife. Mohammad Mahdi has a sister who has a diploma in tourism. He has one older brother who lives with his grandmother in Afghanistan.

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

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Maryam

ID Number: Yas 4609

Maryam is 16 years old and in 11th grade. She is from Fars province, Iran. She is a talented student who is interested in studying. Her major is humanities at high school. She has two siblings. At the beginning of her parent's marriage, they used to live in a rented house, and her father was providing for the family through laboring. After a while, her father suffered from kidney disease and passed away. While he was still alive, the family bought a piece of land with little savings and built a house on mortgage. They are now living in their own house.

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

Seyed Morteza

ID Number: Carnation 426

Sayed Murteza is six years old and should start school next year. He is from Chimtal, Afghanistan. Sayed Murteza is jolly and playful overall, but since his father’s death, he has lost some of his happy spirit. His mother is illiterate and cares for five small children; this prevents her from working. His father’s parents also live with them. The grandfather had a stroke and is paralyzed on the right side and has medical expenses. They all live in two rooms with no basic living amenities, shower, or plumbing. To survive, the family relies on neighbors and relatives. Sayed Murteza has faced many hardships and worries about school next year.

We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Sayed Murteza attend and excel in school for a brighter future. After reviewing Sayed Murteza’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $67/month scholarship. Become his only sponsor by funding his entire scholarship or one of his sponsors for a minimum of $30 per month.

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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.

Kubra

ID Number: Rose 465

Kubra is 8 years old and in 1st grade. She is from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. She missed a year of school due to not having a birth certificate. She is interested in learning computer, but computer classes are expensive in Afghanistan and her family cannot afford it. Four years ago, her father left the family and did not come back. Her mother is a homemaker and takes care of housework, while dealing with several illnesses. Kubra’s family is really struggling to get by. They do not have basic needs of life, such as running water and fuel. They live in two rooms in an old house.

Kubra’s continued education requires support from a sponsor who can help take some of the financial burden from her shoulders. After reviewing Kubra’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $53/month scholarship. She only needs $30/month more, thanks to another sponsor.

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Mahan

ID Number: Narges 487

Mahan is twelve years old and in 7th grade. He is from Ardebil, Iran. He is a hard-working student. Mahan and his brother suffer from kidney stones. Mahan's father used to be a driver. He was treated for kidney failure and underwent dialysis for three years. Now he is under the care of a doctor due to his weak immune system and needs large sums of money for treatment. Mahan’s mother is also being treated for her osteoarthritis and anemia and is unable to work. All three brothers of Mahan are students. They used to live in a rented house, then they managed to buy one on the mortgage. Now they have a hard time repaying the installments.

We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Mahan remain and excel in school. After reviewing Mahan’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $20/month scholarship.

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Zeinab

ID Number: Yas 4732

Zeinab is a 13-year-old girl in seventh grade. She is a polit and bright student living in Bushehr, Iran. Zeinab’s father, passed away due to a brain aneurysm. He married Zeinab’s mother after the death of his first wife. He had a son from his first marriage who was martyred during the war. Zeinab’s father was a farmer. He was receiving allowance from the Veteran’s Foundation. After his death, it took them seven months to resume the allowance. Their other source of income is government subsidies. Zeinab’s maternal grandmother lives with them. The house they live in belongs to Zeinab’s mother. The furniture and appliance are old and were purchased before Zeinab’s father’s death. The family has health insurance. However, having three students, Zeinab’s mother has a hard time making the ends meet.

Zeinab needs your generous help and support to stay in the school for a brighter future. After reviewing Zeinab’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $20/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. She only needs $45/month more, thanks to another sponsor.

Seyed Murteza

ID Number: Carnation 467

Sayed Murtaza, 12, completed fifth grade. He’s from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. Witty and good-natured, Sayed Murtaza is keenly interested in mathematics and English. He would like to take extra classes but cannot afford them. Murtaza’s father is unable to work due to his age and pain from a hernia that was only partially treated in his youth. Murtaza’s mother makes noodles to sell, despite recent paralysis in her left hand. The eldest son, 17, sells the noodles. Another brother, 16, had a needed operation but still suffers from severe pain. Both brothers completed 10th grade; Farida, 13, has completed seventh grade. Their two-bedroom house lacks water; they go to their uncle’s house to bathe and get water. They cannot afford wood for heating and also lack basic appliances.

Sayed Murtaza needs your help to make his dreams come true. After reviewing Sayed Murtaza’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $67/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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Freshta

ID Number: Rose 584

Freshta is seven years old and in third grade. She lives in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. She is an honors student dedicated to her studies. She dreams of being a doctor in the future. Freshta’s father cannot work due to injuries from a coal mine collapse and kidney disease. Her mother suffers from heart disease and a cervical cyst. Freshta has two sisters and two brothers. Freshta and her family rent two bedrooms in an old house and live with the landlord. There is no plumbing or water heater. They do not have basic furniture and no access to the kitchen. They cook on top of the heater in winter and on a small gas stove in summer. Freshta needs your help to make her dreams come true.

We hope that with your generous and kind support, we can help Freshta remain and excel in school. After reviewing Freshta’s motivation and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $64/month scholarship. She only needs $30/month more, thanks to another sponsor.

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Farzaneh

ID Number: Yas 4474

Farzaneh is 14 years old and in 8th grade. She is from Esfahan, Iran. Her father got into a horrible accident at his workplace and broke her legs. He has platinum in his legs and cannot walk a lot since it causes him pain and his legs swell. He does not have health insurance. His former boss gave him some compensation for the injury he sustained, and he managed to buy a small house in a village with the money. However, they had to sell the house and live in a rented place because of financial problems. He works as a laborer as much as he can. Farzaneh’s mother is a housewife. Farzaneh has three brothers. One of them is married, one works as a farmer, and the other one is a soldier. A charity is supporting the family and they get a small stipend. However, due to their circumstances, this money is not enough.

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

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Hasti

ID Number: Yas 4594

Hasti is 15 years old and in ninth grade. She is from Amol, Iran. She is a gifted student who studies at the National Exceptional Talent school. Her parents got divorced due to her father's illness, and the mother took custody of her child. She worked in various companies to earn a living. However, she was unable to continue working due to a severe lumbar disc. She remarried three years ago. Hasti’s stepfather makes a living by sewing. They now live in their own house. Her stepfather supports his child from his first wife; therefore, he is not able to financially help Hasti. Her mother works as a tailor at home to support Hasti.

We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Hasti remain and excel in school. After reviewing Hasti's opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $20/month scholarship.

Maryam

ID Number: Rose 555

Maryam is a talented 8-year-old girl in 2nd grade. She is from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. She likes mathematics and wants to become a police officer when she grows up to keep people safe. Maryam’s father was a security guard shot dead in a robbery. He did not have any insurance, and his family was left with no financial support. Her mother works in people’s homes. Her salary does not meet their needs. She also cleans raisins at night. Maryam has two brothers and three sisters. Their house has two rooms but no appliances. The bathroom does not have plumbing, a water heater, or a door. Food and fuel are their other essential needs.

We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Maryam remain and excel in school. After reviewing Maryam’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $67/month scholarship. Become her only sponsor by funding her entire scholarship or one of her sponsors for a minimum of $30 per month.

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Hosein

ID Number: Banafsheh 4737

Hosein is a 16-year-old talented student in 11th grade from Fars, Iran. Hosein's parents divorced, and his mother forgave all her marriage rights to take custody of her children. Hosein has a sister. They live in his maternal grandmother's house. Their house is very old and small. The only sources of income for the family are charity allowance and government help, which do not cover their living costs. Hosein commutes from their village to city to go to school and this adds to his expenses. He attends after-school classes, such as English classes. Hosein’s mother needs help with providing for the living and educational needs of her children.

We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Hosein remain and excel in school. After reviewing Hosein’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $20/month scholarship.

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Mehrona

ID Number: Yas 1

Mehrona is a 16-year old student in 10th grade. She lives with her family in Kholmatov jamoat, Tajikistan. She is currently in 10th grade. Her father passed away, and her mother is a teacher. The family lives with Mehrona’s grandmother in her home. Her brother is in his first year of studies.

Mehrona’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 Mehrona’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $38/month scholarship. Become her sponsor for a minimum of $30 per 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.

Wahid

ID Number: Carnation 478

Wahid is seven years old and has finished first grade. He is from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. He is a shy boy and likes to study. Since schools are closed due to COVID-19, he has decided to continue his education at home. Wahid’s father has kidney and stomach disease, so he cannot do heavy work. He is looking for a job every day. Wahid's mother helps by sorting dried peas, but this income is so small and cannot cover the cost of one meal for the family. The house they live in belongs to their uncle. They spend the winter without heaters and warm themselves by putting boiling water in barrels. The restroom has no plumbing, water heater, or door. The walls and floor of the yard are muddy in the rain and difficult to pass.

We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Wahid remain and excel in school. After reviewing Wahid's opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $60/month scholarship. Become his only sponsor by funding his entire scholarship or one of his sponsors for a minimum of $30 per 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.