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Gulsom

ID Number: R AF 562

Gulsom is 6 years old and from Mazar-e- Sharif, Afghanistan. She is in first grade and the best student in her class. She is a gentle, polite, and amiable girl. Gulsom’s father was injured in an incident that caused major injuries to his head and legs and resulted in Alzheimer. He cannot work. The financial responsibilities are now a burden for Gulsom's mother. She is taking free sewing lessons in hope of earning some money in the future. For now, they rely on the kindness of friends to get by. Gulsom has 2 brothers. Their ceiling leaks on rainy days and some of the windows are broken and covered with plastic. The bathroom has no plumbing or hot water. The family needs an air conditioner, refrigerator, carpet, bedding, washing machine, vacuum, stove, and other basic household items.

After reviewing Gulsom’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $60/month scholarship. Become her only sponsor by funding her entire scholarship or one of her sponsors for a minimum of $30/month.

Reza

ID Number: B IR 6768

Reza is a talented 10-year-old student in 5th grade. He is from Tabriz, Iran. He loves to continue his education. Reza has asthma and is currently under treatment. His parents divorced because of his father’s irresponsible behavior. His mother has full custody of the children. She cleans houses to earn a living. Since Covid-19 has started, many families cancelled their request for services to take precautions, therefore her income is extremely low. Reza’s sister is also a talented student. They are members of a charity and receive monthly allowance and government subsidies. It is hard for Reza’s mother to pay for all their living expenses.

After reviewing Reza’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $20/month scholarship.

Reihaneh

ID Number: Y IR 6641

Reihaneh is a 13-year-old student living with her family in Larestan,Iran. She is an intelligent student at 6th grade. Reihaneh’s father is unable to work due to a genetic disease and Reihaneh’s mother works as a school attendant and have a paycheck every month. Reihaneh lives with her parents and two sisters in a house that a charity built for them on a piece of land that was provided by municipality. Reihaneh’s sister is 22 years old. She studied up to 10th grade; inevitably, she had to quit school and take care of her father. Her younger sister is a student at 3rd grade. Reihaneh’s mother has Social Security Insurance, and the rest of the family are insured through a charity. Their source of income is a living allowance from a charity which is not enough for their expenses.

After reviewing Reihaneh’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $20/month scholarship.

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Mutia

ID Number: R INZ 117

Mutia is seven years old. She lives in Cianjur, Indonesia. She is the second child of the family. Mutia entered elementary school this year; she is in first grade. She lives with her parents and only sister. Mutia’s father works as a porter for people who climb the mountains or people who hike and camp in the forest. His mother works as a scavenger and sometimes as a house cleaner at people’s places. Moreover, Mutia’s parents have to raise two younger brothers who were abandoned by their mother. Mutia is a cheerful and active child, she likes to accompany her mother while collecting saleable plastics.

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

Hamed

ID Number: C AF 481

Hamed is 13 years old and from Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan. When he was six months old, his father died of heart disease, and when he was four years old, his mother was forced to marry according to a local custom. He lost his mother after a while. Hamed now lives with his brother, two sisters, and his married brother. Now that school is closed due to the coronavirus outbreak, he is working full-time at a restaurant. Their home has two rooms. They use a part of the room as a kitchen. The bathroom is made of straw and has no plumbing or water heater. The family has no electrical appliances like a refrigerator, cooler, washing machine, or TV.

We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Hamed remain and excel in school. After reviewing Hamed’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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Solijon

ID Number: B TJK 9

Solijon is 12 years old and a notably intelligent seventh-grader. He lives in Zarkorn, Tajikistan. He loves mathematics and likes to read books in his free time. He is polite and helps his grandfather in the garden. Someday, Solijon wants to be an engineer. Tajikistan is a highly remittance-dependent country, so it is not a surprise that Solijon’s father immigrated to Russia. Sadly, his mother abandoned him. Solijon and his three brothers are all students

living with and being cared for by their elderly grandparents. Solijon’s oldest brother is in college. are a family of six members now. Both Solijon’s grandmother and grandfather are retired with small pensions.

Solijon, our future engineer, needs support to get the quality education that will make a difference in his future. After reviewing Solijon’s 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.

Behnaz

ID Number: Y IR 6313

Behnaz is an 11-year-old student, living with her family in Saravan, Iran. She is an intelligent student at 5th grade. Behnaz’s father is not a part of her life, and her mother is responsible for the family. She is a housekeeper and occasionally does swing to earn a trivial amount of money which is not enough for their living expenses. The family lives in one room of her paternal grandfather’s house for free. They share the furniture in their house which is worn out. Behnaz has a younger sister. Their sources of income are government subsidies and a living allowance from a charity.

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

Mohammad Hussain

ID Number: C AF 487

Mohammad Hussain is eight years old and in first grade. He is from Mazar-e- Sharif, Afghanistan. He is a smart, good-natured boy who dreams of becoming a teacher. His father died of a stroke, and his mother suffers from chronic back pain and cannot work much. The family lives in a charity house where they can stay for three years and are being taught professions. The family needs the most basic home appliances. Their food is just rice, chickpeas and beans. They have not eaten meat or fruit for a long time. Mohammad Hossein needs your support to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.

After reviewing Mohammad Hussain’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.

Mohammad Jawad

ID Number: C AF 482

Mohammad Jawad is a playful eleven-year-old boy from Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan. He loves painting and bicycles. He wants to be successful when he grows up. His father died of throat cancer 10 years ago. His mother takes care of the children. She earns a small income by sorting dried beans. They live in their uncle’s house, and the family is happy they are not paying the rent. Their bathroom does not have a door or ceiling. The family has no basic home appliances such as kitchen utensils, refrigerator, cooler, washing machine, TV, or proper floor covering.

We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Mohammad Jawad remain and excel in school. After reviewing Mohammad Jawad’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $ 67/month scholarship. He only needs $36/month more, thanks to another sponsor.

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Varnika

ID Number: R IND 17

Varnika is a 12-year-old girl from the city of Nainital, Uttarakhand State of India. She is studying in 7th grade. Her average value (GPA) is quite good, 88%. Her mother is a housewife, and her father is uneducated and a low-paid laborer. His income is insufficient to support the education and future aspirations of this bright child. We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Varnika remain and excel in school.

After reviewing Varnika’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $44/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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Rashmi

ID Number: R IND 29

Rashmi Nayal is a 10-year-old girl from Thapaniya village, India. She is in fifth grade and earns very good grades. Her father is a low-income laborer who earns barely enough to take care of his family’s daily needs. Her mother is a homemaker. Her father's income is insufficient to provide for her educational needs to feed the aspirations of this bright child. We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Rashmi remain and excel in school.

After reviewing Rashmi’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $44/month scholarship. Become her only sponsor by funding her entire scholarship or one of her sponsors for a minimum of $30/month.

Ailar

ID Number: NS IR 898

Ailar is a talented 18-year-old student and studies at university. She is from Tabriz, Iran. Her father suffered from depression and passed away a few years ago. Her mother took full custody of the children. She is healthy and works in the service industry. Ailar’s brother is in elementary school and has osteoporosis. They live in her grandfather’s house. They receive a small amount of money from a charity. Her mother uses her low income and government subsidies to pay for her family expenses. She has difficulty to cover her children’s educational expenses.

After reviewing Ailar’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $20/month scholarship.

Mohammad

ID Number: NR IR 552

Mohammad is 17 years old and in 12th grade. He is an intelligent student of experimental sciences and has a relatively good academic status. He was born in Esfahan, Iran. His parents divorced due to incompatibility. Mohammad lives with his father. His younger sister, who is a student, too, lives with their mother. His father suffers from kidney failure and physical disability. He pays alimony. Sometimes Mohammad’s paternal grandfather, who is a taxi driver and does not get pension, helps him with the alimony payments because he is ill and unemployed. Mohammad and his father live in his grandfather's house; a charity helps them. They receive allowance that does not cover their expenses. They have a hard time to make ends meet.

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

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Mursal

ID Number: R AF 619

Mursal is a 12-year-old girl from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. She has not yet started sixth grade since schools are closed due to the coronavirus. She is interested in English lessons and spends her time painting. She wants to become a doctor. Mursal is the youngest child of six. Her father was a taxi driver and died seven years ago when he drove off the road. Her mother suffers from kidney disease and works as a house cleaner. All the children have to work to help the family. Mursal’s uncle gave them two rooms to live in for free, but the rooms are muddy and old and need maintenance. The family has a small fan. They need a refrigerator, air conditioner, fuel, and heater. They use burning garbage as fuel.

We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Mursal remain and excel in school. After reviewing Mursal’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $67/month scholarship. She only needs $30/month more, thanks to another sponsor.

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Merika

ID Number: R NP 38

Merika is 13 years old and in 7th grade. She lives in Kathmandu, Nepal. Her father passed away because of a stroke in 2015. After his death, the family moved to Kathmandu. Merika has four siblings who are married. One of her brothers is a policeman and helps to support the family. Merika lives in a rented room with her mother and sister. Her mother suffers from intestine cancer. She takes medicines which had negative side effects on her kidneys. Merika’s brother pays for their mother’s medicines and checkups. It is hard for them to manage all other expenses such as food, rent, medicine, and education. They do not have a refrigerator or a computer. They only have some kitchen utensils and warm clothes. Merika’s favorite subject is mathematics.

Merika’s continued education requires support from a sponsor who can help take some of the financial burdens off her shoulders. After reviewing Merika’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $30/month scholarship.

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Farrukh

ID Number: B TJK 11

Farrukh is 14 years old. He lives in Obshoron, Tajikistan. He is currently in seventh grade. He likes to play football with his friends. He wants to be a doctor in the future. His father is unemployed now. His mother was working in a kindergarten. She passed away a few months ago because of cancer. Farrukh and his family live in an old house that does not have a kitchen. He has one brother. His brother goes to school, too. Their name is on the waiting list of poor local administration settlements.

We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Farrukh remain and excel in school. After reviewing Farrukh’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $75/month scholarship. He only needs $45/month more, thanks to another sponsor.

Fakhriya

ID Number: R AF 610

Fakhriya is 14 years old. She finished fifth grade and is from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. She is smart and kind and interested in learning English. She wants to be a pilot in the future. Her father died of heart disease. Her mother earns a small income by sorting dried peas. Their house has two rooms. Their kitchen and bathroom do not have plumbing and water heaters. The family lacks basic kitchen and home appliances.

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

Masoumeh

ID Number: NS IR 657

Masoumeh is a 21-year-old university student. She lives with her family in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran. She studies Public Health. Masoumeh’s father passed away after a car accident; afterward, the family bought a house with his blood money. Masoumeh’s mother is responsible for the family. She is a housewife and suffers from joint and connective tissue disorder. Her income is from government subsidies and charity living allowance which is not enough for them. She has six daughters. Four of them are married. Masoumeh and her younger sister are talented and top students with high GPA scores. Masoumeh studies at university and her sister in the last year of high school. She is preparing herself for the University Entrance Exam. Your help has a positive effect on the success of these two talented students.

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

Maryam

ID Number: Y IR 5580

Maryam is an 18-year-old talented and intelligent student in 12th grade from Sistan Baluchistan, Iran. She helps her mother with house chores and wants to be a teacher in the future. She has four sisters and two brothers. One of her brothers is married. Her other brother is single and dropped out of university because he could not afford the tuition. Her father cannot work because of heart disease and old age; her mother is illiterate and a housewife. Maryam also helps her family financially with needlework. The family lives in their own house and their only sources of income are government subsidies and the living allowance of a charity. They are deprived of having a TV. Maryam needs help and assistance to continue her education.

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 $20/month scholarship.

Lik

ID Number: C CM 38

Lik is 13 years old and in 7th grade. He is from Siem Reap, Cambodia. He has two siblings; he is the oldest. They live with their parents and grandmother in a rural area. His parents are famers. In the dry season his father works hard, climbing the palm trees and getting the juice to make palm sugar. He also picks palm fruit for selling in the market. Lik always helps his parents with making sugar after school. In the new academic year of 2020-2021, he studies in 7th grade at the state school. He also likes to read and play football in his free time. He travels 8 km a day to get to his school along with some of his friends. He says that in the future he wants to be a soldier.

Lik’s continued education requires support from a sponsor who can help take some of the financial burdens off his shoulders. After reviewing Lik’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $30/month scholarship.

Hayatullah

ID Number: C AF 494

Hayatullah is six years old and from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. He enrolled in school this year, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, schools are currently closed. His father lost his right leg in an explosion during a civil war 19 years ago and stopped working. He suffers from this injury. Hayatullah's mother is physically weak and needs care, but she needs to look after her newborn and two disabled children. Hayatullah's oldest brother went to Iran for work. Their house does not have electricity or water. It has one room and a kitchen. The bathroom needs maintenance.

We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Hayatullah remain and excel in the school. After reviewing Hayatullah’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.

Fatema

ID Number: R AF 621

Fatema is an intelligent 9-year-old girl in third grade. She is from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. Her father passed away after a period of illness. The family now lives in one of the city's charities run by the Red Crescent. Each family is allowed to live there for only three years. Fatema's mother sometimes works as a maid to earn money and provide for her six children's expenses. She is unable to do heavy-duty jobs because of her back pain. She cannot seek treatment due to their financial problems. They have a hard time making ends meet. They do not have the basic appliances in their place.

Fatema needs your generous help and support to stay in school for a brighter future. After reviewing Fatema’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/month.

Hossein

ID Number: B IR 6323

Hussein is a 13-year-old student in sixth grade from Ahvaz, Iran. He is a talented student. His father passed away a few years ago. Hussein missed school for one year due to family issues. He suffers from liver problem which has weakened him quite a bit; he is taking medication for it. Hussein has three sisters; two of them are students. His youngest sister has seizure disorder. Being under too much pressure for raising kids and financial difficulties, Hussein’s mother is experiencing mental and psychological issues. She is under treatment and does not work outside home. Family lives in a rental residence in outskirts of the city which has minimal urban services and amenities; they receive a small amount of assistance from a charity which does not cover their basic living expenses.

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

Setareh

ID Number: NS IR 888

Setareh is a talented 18-year-old student in twelfth grade. She lives in Bushehr, Iran. The family is originally from Afghanistan. They immigrated to Iran years ago. Setareh has seven siblings. Her father had a hearing problem before his marriage, and it worsened over the years because of his work and living conditions in the South. He became deaf completely. He used to work as a construction worker. He can hardly find work because of his hearing problem and does not have any source of income. His doctor prescribed him a hearing aid, but the family cannot afford it. Six of Setareh’s siblings are students. Her oldest brother finished seventh grade and works as a peddler, selling small goods on the street. The family lives in a rented two-bedroom apartment with Setareh’s aunt’s family. Each family has one room, and they share the rent.

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

Pratima

ID Number: R NP 35

Pratima is a healthy and charming 16-year-old-girl originally from Ramechhap, Nepal. She is in 10th grade. Her parents were struggling to pay for their children’s education and finally her father went to Malaysia for work. For the first few years he supported his family, then he stopped, and no one has heard back from him since then. Her mother works full-time in a garment factory as a laborer, and this is the only source of income for the family. Pratima cooks food every day. She has a younger brother who studies in 8th grade. His school fee is quite lower than her sister’s.

We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Pratima remain and excel in school. After reviewing Pratima’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $32/month scholarship.

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Rezwan

ID Number: C AF 489

Rezwan is a six-year-old kindergartener from Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan. He is lovely and calm and always sings the poems he has learned at school to his mother. He wants to go to the park with his family, but they cannot afford to go. Rezwan's father died a year ago from kidney disease. His mother takes care of the five children and is learning to sew professionally. The family lives in a charity for orphans called Marston where they can live for only three years and the mother worries about their future. They only have a few old electrical appliances and an old TV. They lack a proper carpet, mattresses, blankets, and kitchen appliances.

We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Rezwan remain and excel in school. After reviewing Rezwan’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.

Fatema

ID Number: R AF 618

Fatema is a beautiful, intelligent, 12-year-old sixth-grader from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. She would like to become a teacher. Her father died of a stroke, and her mother is a low-income worker. Fatema has one brother and two sisters. Her older sisters had to drop out of school to work and make money. Her brother works part-time in a restaurant. They rented a house with another family. The house does not have a kitchen. The family lacks basic household appliances such as a refrigerator, air conditioner, washing machine, carpet, and kitchen utensils. For Fatema not to drop out of school like her older sisters, she needs your support.

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

Kamran

ID Number: B IR 5218

Kamran is a 13-year-old talented student in seventh grade from Sistan Baluchistan, Iran. His father passed away from an infectious disease. After his death, Kamran’s mother took custody of the children. The family's income was from agriculture, which had been declined day by day due to several years of drought. Currently, their income is from government subsidies and a small living allowance from a charity that do not cover their living expenses. The family is in a very difficult situation. They live in a village without enough facilities. Their house which was inherited has two rooms made of stone and cement. They do not have carpets to cover the floor. Kamran's brother suffers from kidney disease and is under the care of a doctor. It is difficult for their mother to pay for his treatment.

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

Samaneh

ID Number: Y IR 5939

Samaneh is a talented student in 12th grade. She is 17 years old and from Tehran, Iran. Her father was a fruit seller who died of a stroke 8 years ago. Samaneh currently lives with her mother, sister, and brother. Both of her siblings are in school. Her mother works as a tailor at home. The family is covered by a charity and receives a small monthly stipend. Their living expenses are covered through charitable assistance, government subsidies, and Samaneh’s mother's small income. They live in an owned place. Their household items are basic and only meet the minimum needs. Providing for the living and educational expenses of three children is a heavy burden on her mother’s shoulders.

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

Sari

ID Number: R INZ 118

Sari is nine years old and in third grade. She is from Bandung, Indonesia. Sari is the youngest of three children. Sari’s family lives in a small house inherited from her grandmother, which is not in good condition. Her dad is a pedicab driver, and her mom works part-time as a freelance house cleaner. They cannot pay Sari’s tuition fees on time.

Her parents made a plea for help from donors so that Sari can continue her education for a better future.

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

Ismael

ID Number: C AF 484

Ismail is a seven-year-old boy from Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan, and has finished kindergarten. His father died of an unknown illness three years ago. His mother worked as a maid but she is now unemployed. Ismail and his mother live with his grandparents and his uncle’s family. Ismail's uncle supports his family and his parents and cannot help Ismail's family. They all live in three rooms and a corridor and use the corridor as a kitchen. The bathroom has no plumbing or water heater. His family lacks basic needs such as food, refrigerator, washing machine, proper carpet, and kitchen utensils.

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

Nan

ID Number: C CM 39

Nan is 14 years old and in 8th grade. He currently lives with his parents and two siblings in Siem Reap, Cambodia. His father is a construction worker, and his mother sells groceries in the village. He has to travel 8 km to get to school every day like his friends. The same as other students that we currently have in our program, Nan’s family also needs financial support especially for his school materials, uniform, and food for his lunch break. They were affected by COVID-19 and lost a big amount of income. In his free time, Nan helps his parents with housework, feeding pigs and chickens. He sometimes cooks for his family or rides a bicycle with his friends. In the future, he wants to be a soldier.

Nan’s continued education requires support from a sponsor who can help take some of the financial burdens off his shoulders. After reviewing Nan’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $30/month scholarship.

Fatema

ID Number: R AF 608

Fatema is eight years old and has finished first grade. She is from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. She is funny and very smart. She is interested in painting and dreams of becoming a teacher in the future. Her father was killed while serving in the ANA five years ago. Her mother remarried. Her stepfather is the guardian of a sister and two brothers of his own, too. He is unemployed now. Their house has a room and a place for shoes and no electricity. The family is not in a good financial position and suffers from a lack of food and nutrition.

Fatema’s continued education requires support from a sponsor who can help take some of the financial burdens off her shoulders. After reviewing Fatema's opportunities, motivations, 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/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.