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Become an Iran Education Champion

Give monthly to the Iran Education Fund to provide school supplies and services for students who urgently need them. Whether a child needs a laptop, after-school classes, college entrance exam materials, and/or a new uniform, giving each month can help social workers in Iran meet needs as they arise and are assessed throughout the school year.

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Asma

ID Number: Y IR 8533

Asma is a talented 9-year-old student. She is in 3^rd grade. Asma is from Borujerd, Iran. Her parents divorced because of her father's poor choices. Asma lives with her mother in her maternal grandmother's house. Her grandmother is not in a good financial position. She lives in a village in the suburbs. She cleans houses to make a living. Asma's mother used to make decorative items at home to earn a living. Her orders dwindled with the outbreak of covid-19. She is unemployed, now. The family is covered by a charity and receives a small allowance.

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

Mohammad sajad

ID Number: B IR 7275

Mohammad Sajjad is a talented 10-year-old student in 4th grade. He is from Mashhad, Iran. His parents are originally from Afghanistan. They divorced, and Mohammad Sajjad lives with his mother. He likes green and prefers soccer to other sports. He dreams of becoming a soccer player one day. Mohammad Sajjad has two older sisters, Sahar and Sima. His mother works as a teacher to make a living. In summer, she does cleaning services in people’s houses. Their house was given to them for free by one of their acquaintances.

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

Siena

ID Number: R INZ 122

Siena is eight years old. She is in 2nd grade and from Cianjur, Indonesia. She lives with her parents and two little sisters. Her father works as a public transportation driver. His income went down dramatically during the pandemic. Siena’s mother has a small market stall and sells snacks and beverages during weekends to the visitors. She pays rent to the local government for her stand. Siena helps her mother with the household chores. She dreams to become a Policewoman in the future.

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

Sreynet

ID Number: R CM 25

Sreynet is a 13-year old student from Siem Reap, Cambodia. She is currently in 8th grade. Her parents are separated, and her mother has custody of her and her siblings. She is a farmer. She wants to become a teacher in the future.

With your support, Sreynet will have the opportunity to remain in school and have the chance to have a better and brighter future.

After reviewing Sreynet’s talents, interests, and motivations and taking into consideration the financial needs of the family, 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 Sreynet as her sole sponsor for $30 per month.

Amir Ali

ID Number: B IR 7273

Amir Ali is a smart polite 11-year-old boy. He is in 5th grade and from Birjand, Iran. He does not have siblings. His parents divorced because of his father’s irresponsible behavior. Amir Ali’s mother has his custody. She is hardworking and does babysitting to earn a living. Amir Ali and his mother live in a rented place. They are on the list of a charity to get an apartment unit with a loan.

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

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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Saidmurodkhon

ID Number: B TJK 4

Saidmurodkhon is a kind 15-year-old boy. He lives in Zarkoron, Tajikistan. He studies in 9th grade. Saidmurodkhon has a disability (paralysis); sometimes his leg hurts. He tries to have a good education, gets a profession in the future, and improves his situation while he receives full treatment. He goes to school with his classmates’ help. He wants to become a programmer. His parents divorced. After their divorce, they moved in with his grandmother. His mother is a homemaker. His grandmother takes care of them. She is a pensioner. They are on the list of poor local administration settlements.

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

Fatemeh

ID Number: Y IR 8543

Fatemeh is a motivated 15-year-old student. She is in 10th grade. She is from Mashhad, Iran. Fatemeh has one sister, Zahra. She studies psychology at university. She goes to a private university and a charity pays for her tuition fees. Fatemeh’s father has a psychiatric illness that started when he was young. His illness developed after his marriage. He takes medication and cannot work. Fatemeh’s mother does cleaning services to provide for her family. She makes tomato paste or pickles for sale and earns a little in this way. The family relies on government subsidies and charity allowance. They have a tough time making ends meet. They live in an owned place in a poor neighborhood.

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

Somya

ID Number: R IND 21

Somya is a 12-year-old girl from the town of Bimetal, Uttarakhand state, India. She is studying in 7th grade. Her grade point average is quite good (71%). Her mother is a housewife. Her father is uneducated and a low paid laborer. His income is insufficient to support his bright child’s educational needs and future aspirations.

Somya’s continued education requires support from a sponsor who can help take some of the financial burdens off her shoulders. After reviewing Somya’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $44/month scholarship.

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Sandhya

ID Number: R NP 40

Sandhya is a smart 11-year-old girl studying in 6th grade. She lives with her family in Kathmandu, Nepal. She has a brother in 3rd grade. Sandhya loves school and in-person learning, but she experienced online learning this school year because of the pandemic. Her father works as a laborer in the construction industry. Her mother used to work in the cleaning industry, but she is unemployed now. They live in a rented place with minimum facilities. It is difficult for them to afford food and educational expenses. The children share a smartphone to attend their online classes.

Sandhya’s continued education requires support from a sponsor who can help take some of the financial burdens off her shoulders. After reviewing Sandhya’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $36/month scholarship.

Abolfazl

ID Number: B IR 7274

Abolfazl is a talented 11-year-old student in 5th grade. He is from Isfahan, Iran. He has a younger brother, Amir Ali, who is an excellent student, too. Abolfazl’s father is disabled both mentally and physically. His mother is disabled in one of her eyes and has a bulge in her back that does not let her work. She works for a couple of families once a week and earns a little. Abolfazl and his brother share an old cell phone for their online classes, yet they are top students. Their paternal grandfather pays for their insurance. Although Abolfazl’s grandfather is old, he works part-time as a construction worker to support his family. They live in the basement of an old house. Abolfazl and his family are covered by a charity and receive a living allowance.

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

Deepika

ID Number: R IND 22

Deepika is a 13-year-old girl from Khania village in the District of Almora Uttarakhand, India. She is an industrious student in 7 th grade , and her grade point average was A in the last academic year. Her father is a laborer, and her mother is a housewife. Her parents dream of educating their daughter so that she can secure a bright future for herself. Unfortunately, their income is often insufficient to cover Deepika’s school expenses.

Deepika’s continued education requires support from a sponsor who can help take some of the financial burdens off her shoulders. After reviewing Deepika’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $44/month scholarship.

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Sushmita

ID Number: R NP 39

12-year-old Sushmita is an incredibly talented and hardworking student. She lives in Kathmandu, Nepal. She is in 6th grade. Sushmita likes the English language better than math because she finds it easy to learn. She is creative with making crafts out of paper. Her father is a security guard. Her mother does whatever work she finds including washing dishes and clothes for others, selling vegetables and mineral water at the bus stops. They live in a room and share the bathroom with other families. Sushmita had a cell phone for joining her online classes. Her cell phone is broken and her family does not afford to buy a new one for her.

Sushmita’s continued education requires support from a sponsor who can help take some of the financial burdens off her shoulders. After reviewing Sushmita’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $36/month scholarship.

Fatemeh

ID Number: Y IR 8542

Fatemeh is a talented 9-year-old student in 3rd grade. She is from Borujerd, Iran. Fatemeh has a little sister. They used to live in the village. Her father was a farmer. He worked on the farms of his father and other people. He was making money by trading livestock, too. Unfortunately, he was struck by lightning and killed. He did not have insurance coverage in his life; therefore, his family did not receive any pension. After his death, Fatemeh’s mother moved to the town with her children because she did not have any relatives in the village. She makes dairy to sell. They are covered by a charity and receive allowance. Fatemeh’s paternal grandfather helps them occasionally.

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

Sam Art

ID Number: C CM 40

Sam Art is 14 years old and in 7th grade. He is from Siem Reap, Cambodia. He lives with his mother, stepfather, and four siblings. Sam Art needs to travel about 8 kilometers every day to get to his school. His parents got divorced when he was 10. His mother remarried to support the family with their basic necessities, such as food, household things, and transportation. COVID-19 situation had a negative impact on Sam Art’s family’s income; so, his educational needs were not met. He needs school supplies and uniforms as well as money for daily living expenses. In his free time, Sam Art reads books and plays football with his friends. He helps his mother with the housework, too. He plans to finish 12th grade and become a teacher in the future.

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

Ruhshonakhon

ID Number: Y TJK 14

Rukhshona is a 14-year-old student from B. Gafurov district, Tajikistan. She is currently in 7th grade. Her father is a janitor in a kindergarten. Her mother is disabled. She has a sister who is a student, too. They need financial support for their education.

We hope that with your generous and kind help, we can help Rukhshona remain and excel in school. After reviewing Rukhshona’s opportunities, motivation, and needs, Child Foundation has granted her a $75/month scholarship. Become her only sponsor by funding her entire scholarship or one of her sponsors for a minimum of $30/month.

Mohadeseh

ID Number: Y IR 8544

Mohadeseh is a talented 17-year-old student in 11th grade with a great GPA. She is from Borujerd, Iran. She has a sister who is a good student, too. Her parents divorced because of her father’s irresponsible behavior. Mohadeseh and her sister live in their maternal grandparents’ house with their mother. Mohadeseh’s grandfather, who is a driver, supports them. Mohadeseh has three single uncles. They do not have a permanent job; sometimes they work as laborers. Mohadeseh’s family do not have any home appliances except for an old television.

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

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.