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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.
Tooba
ID Number: Yas 1647
Tooba is a talented 18-year-old student in 12th grade. She is from Urmia, Iran. Her father made decisions that have removed him from his daughter’s life. Tooba and her mother moved to her grandmother’s house. They live in one of the rooms in the house while her married uncle lives in the same house too. Tooba’s mother is looking for a new place to live due to the strained living situation. Their only source of income is from a charity which isn’t enough for their needs. Tooba’s grandfather was under doctor’s supervision due to kidney problems. He used to undergo dialysis three times a week and passed away in summer of 2017.
Tooba needs your help to make something of her dreams because an education will be her foundation. After reviewing Tooba’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $20/month scholarship.
ArefaNeha
ID Number: Rose 4
Neha is 17 years old and in twelfth grade. She lives with her family and single mother in Nainital, India. Neha is under medical treatment but her illness has caused the loss of vision from one eye. Additionally, her father abandoned the family and Neha’s mother struggles to financially provide for both Neha’s education and medical needs. Despite these obstacles, Neha has excelled in school with good grades and keen interest. Neha’s mother works as a part-time house maid but her small income is not enough to ensure Neha can remain in school and focus on her studies and her future.
This bright student needs access to a good education so that she can collect the tools she needs for a promising future. Based on Neha’s opportunities,
motivations, and needs, Child Foundation granted her a $30/month scholarship.
MiMitra
ID Number: Rose446
Mitra is a seven-year-old girl in first grade from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. Mitra is full of joy, extremely enthusiastic about learning. Even when schools are closed, she tries to keep learning by joining story time and Quran recitation sessions with her friends. Mitra lost her father a year ago, leaving her mother and the three children in deep financial trouble. Due to social pressures, her mother works at home. She sells her embroidery. Her family and grandmother live in a small rented room at the end of her uncle’s backyard. They share a backyard bathroom. They do not own a refrigerator or a washing machine, only a television. Their heater requires fuel which they cannot afford.
Mitra wants to go to school but her mother needs help supporting her education so that she has a brighter future for herself, her family, and her community. After reviewing Mitra’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $41/month scholarship. Become her sponsor for a minimum of $30 per month.
FaMaftuna
ID Number: Yas 9
Maftuna is 14-years old and lives in Gafurov, Tajikistan. She currently attends 8th grade. Maftuna’s mother passed away. After her mother’s death Maftuna’s father remarried. Her grandmother, a pensioner now takes care of her. Maftuna isn’t the only student. She has two sisters who are also both in school.
Maftuna’s family needs your support so that she can get the extra support she needs to focus on her studies and her future. After reviewing Maftuna's opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $38/month scholarship.
FaFarzana
ID Number: Rose 434
Farzaneh is an intelligent 9-year-old girl from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. She is successful in school and helps in a bakery. If she finds free time, she also enjoys playing games with her four siblings. Farzaneh’s father has serious breathing problems and is very weak. Still, he works wherever, whenever he can, often in coal mines. Farzaneh’s mother works for a carpet weaving company, bringing home a low income. The family of seven live in an old home with two rooms, no kitchen, and a ceiling-less bathroom. Repairs are needed but are too costly. They have a heater in one room to tolerate the cold winters and use that heater for cooking.
Farzaneh needs your assistance to continue her education and bring hope to build a better life despite their living problems. After reviewing Farzaneh’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $50/month scholarship. Become her cosponsor for a minimum of $30 per month.
AsrAsra
ID Number: Yas 6140
Asra is 13 years old and in sixth grade. Asra lives in Bam, Iran. She is a smart and talented student. Because her family was poor, Asra’s mother had to marry a man with a good socio-economic status. Later she realized that he suffers from mental illness. He was increasingly abusive to her and the children. For the sake of her children, she asked for a divorce. She will receive her alimony but in four-month installments over the next few years. Thankfully, he also pays monthly child support to the children. Asra’s mother, with her two children, went to live with her widowed grandmother and their financial situation was unstable. Her mother must provide for her family with a very low income as a housekeeper.
Asra’s continued education requires support from a sponsor who can help take some of the financial burden from her shoulders. After reviewing Asra’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, the Child Foundation has granted her a $20/month scholarship.
AsrHaadi
ID Number: Banafsheh 4753
Haadi is a polite 17-year-old student in 10th grade. He lives with his family in a village near Maragheh, Iran. Both of Haadi's parents are unable to work and struggle to rise to the challenges of life due to mental disabilities. Haadi's cousin has taken charge of the family. Haadi has a sister and an older brother, both of whom are married and living independently. They received help from relatives to provide for Haadi's sister. Haadi lives with his parents in an old, one-room house. Recently, part of the house was rebuilt with the help of a charity's loan. Unfortunately, the work is half-finished, but the family cannot afford the remaining costs. They have no source of income and receive income only through government subsidies and a small stipend from a charity.
Haadi is clearly talented and motivated to do well in life, but he needs your support to get the necessary tools in school to succeed. After reviewing Haadi's opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $20/month scholarship.
Diba
ID Number: Rose 443
Diba is nine years old and in third grade. She is from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan and wants to go to school so she can become a nurse. She lost her father about two years ago in the war against the Taliban and her now family struggles. Diba’s mother is a janitor in a wedding venue but has a low income. She tries to bring the leftovers from dinners held in the venue sometimes to save on some of their living expenses. Diba’s older brother is in 6th grade and works part-time for very little to buy books and notebooks for his own classes. Diba has two other brothers. They live in an old house which they rented with a relative’s help. They only have one heater in the house which they use for cooking and heating water.
Without a financial support she cannot go to school and your support would make a huge difference. After reviewing Diba’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $69/month scholarship. Become her sponsor for a minimum of $30 per month.
Cintya
ID Number: Rose 106
Cyntia is a 15-year-old student from Bandung, Indonesia. She is currently in ninth grade. Her father passed away in October 2014. Now, she lives with her mother and older brother in her grandmother’s house. Her mother works as a housekeeper for a small income. As a result, Cintya needs financial aid to continue her education.
Cyntia’s education is key to her success, and additional resources will help her excel. After reviewing Cyntia’s talents, interests, and motivations and taking into consideration the financial needs of the family, Child Foundation has granted a $50/month scholarship to the student. Join us in creating a better future for her. She only needs $30/month more thanks to another sponsor.
FaMuhammad
ID Number: Carnation 1
Muhammad is an 18-year-old incoming freshman university student. He lives with his mother and four siblings near Cianjur, Indonesia. Muhammad’s father is no longer present and his mother was in such dire straights to cover their basic costs that she asked her children to quit school. Muhammad’s elder brother reassured her, and the children began to sell chicken to help out. He is motivated to better himself and be a role model for his younger siblings. Muhammad shows a mature and responsible character as a young adult. Due to his teacher’s recommendation, he received education aid from another charity since high school. He wants to attend Sangga Buana University to study business administration.
Muhammad has taken on part of the financial burden to pay for their needs and education but he needs more support. After reviewing Muhammad’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $276/month scholarship. He only needs $216/month more thanks to another sponsor. Become his cosponsor for a minimum of $30 per month.
SetSetaiesh
ID Number:
Rose 448
Setaiesh is an energetic five-year-old kindergarten girl from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. Her happiness is contagious within her family. Last year, her father died after a long battle against color cancer, leaving her mother to care for the seven kids with little support. Setaiesh’s siblings range from 16 years old to nine months. The eldest brother, Erfan is 13 and the only breadwinner for their family. Their house has two rooms and no kitchen leaving them to cook in a corner of one room. They struggle in the winters because they cannot afford electricity or fuel to keep warm. Setaiesh’s two eldest sisters were forbidden to go to school but finally are enrolled now. The family’s only income comes from Erfan though he is so young himself.
Setaiesh has an opportunity to go to school and write a new story for herself but she needs assistance to cover her essentials and educational expenses. After reviewing Setaiesh’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $50/month scholarship. Become her cosponsor for a minimum of $30 per month.
FaZalfa Amelia
ID Number: Rose 113
Zalfa Amelia is a 12-year-old junior high school student living in Bandung, Indonesia. She is the second of two children, and her older brother is married. While her mother is a nurse, her father is a transport driver and is heavily involved in the neighborhood association because he cares so deeply about the community. The family struggles to fund Zalfa Amelia’s education.
We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Zalfa Amelia remain and excel in school. After reviewing Zalfa Amelia’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $56/month scholarship. Become her cosponsor for a minimum of $30 per month.
YeganehKousar
ID Number: Yas 3022
Kousar is a 14-year-old talented student in seventh grade. She lives in Darab, Iran. Kousar’s mother found out about her husband’s poor decisions after she gave birth to her only child. He never agreed to pay her expenses and they struggled to pay the rent until the house owner took their house appliances as rent. His mistreatment of them led Kousar’s mother to get a divorce. She took custody of her only child instead of getting her dowry or her other rights. Currently, Kousar lives with her mother in her maternal grandmother’s house, however, her grandparents are not financially stable either. They receive a little money every month from a charity. Currently, Kousar’s mother pays for their living expenses as a farm worker.
Kousar’s continued education requires support from a sponsor who can help take some of the financial burden from her shoulders. After reviewing Kousar’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $20/month scholarship.
FaShahram
ID Number: Carnation 439
Shahram is nine years old and in 10th grade. He is from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. Shahram is a clever, cheerful student who hopes to become a medical doctor. His father was physically injured at his difficult job and his income is now limited to a small shoe-making stand. His mother makes a little money by sorting dried beans. Shahram has four sisters and three brothers. When his oldest sister’s husband died, she had to leave her in-laws’ house and move back to her family’s home with her own seven children. The two-bedroom house has no kitchen, plumbing, or heating system. Shahram has a sister who already dropped out of school due to their financial situation.
Shahram’s continued education requires support from a sponsor who can help take some of the financial burden from his shoulders. After reviewing Shahram’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted him a $63/month scholarship. He only needs $36/month more thanks to another sponsor. Become his sponsor for a minimum of $30 per month.
FaKirtika
ID Number: Rose 2
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 $30/month scholarship.
AsalShida
ID Number: Yas 1783
Shida is 16 years old and in ninth grade. She is a cancer survivor who lives with her family in Oshnaviyeh, Iran. Since childhood, she has been fighting leukemia. At the beginning of her treatment, Shida went to the hospital once a week, but now she goes to a hospital in Urmia once every six months for tests and treatment. Sida also has a heart condition and is receiving treatment. Fortunately, Shida’s twin sister is healthy. Her father is also a seasonal day laborer and does not have much income. Therefore, they have problems to continue their treatment and travel to Urmia. This family couldn’t pay rent and had to move into their grandfather's house, which was newly built. Three years ago, Shida’s grandfather sold it and again the family had to find a rental. They are currently living in a relative's house so that they can find a house with a reasonable rent. It should be noted that the family is supported by no charity.
Shida has already overcome such difficult odds and needs your support to continue her education to get the best tools for her future. After reviewing Shida’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $20/month scholarship.
FaAnchal
ID Number: Rose 1
Anchal is a 12-year-old girl in seventh grade. She lives with her single mother in Haldwani, India and is eager to enter eighth grade. A hardworking student, Anchal earns straight A’s. Sadly, her father abandoned the family about five years ago. Since then, her mother has struggled to financially support her children and their education. Anchal’s mother works as a part-time house maid to make ends meet. However, her income is insufficient for Anchal’s needs.
Anchal has dreams and the drive to chase them but she needs access to a good education which a sponsor can provide. Based on Anchal’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted
her a
$44/month scholarship.
Become a cosponsor for a minimum of $30 a month.
Farzana
ID Number: Rose 473
Farzana is eight years old and in first grade. She is from Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. Farzana is a humorous girl who truly enjoys studying. Farzana’s hardworking father transports goods to feed his large family. Farzana’s mother is a homemaker with respiratory problems and one-month-old baby. She sometimes cleans chickpeas for extra money. Fatema, 19, must take the university entrance exam but they can’t afford the prep courses. Farzana’s brother, 18, dropped out of sixth grade to help provide for the family. Another brother is a sewing shop apprentice to pay for his school fees. She has four other siblings. The family lives in a two-room basement with no kitchen or proper bathroom. The family does not have an air conditioner, fridge, washing mashing, rug, beds, or good kitchenware.
Farzana needs your generous help and support to stay in school for a brighter future. After reviewing Farzana’s opportunities, motivations, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $63/month scholarship. Become her cosponsor 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.