Aaron lives with both his parents, his siblings and his one nephew. He now lives in Kabanana, just outside Ng'obe in a house made of mud with an iron roof. His house does not have electricity, or running water. Aaron helps out by fetching two 20 liter jugs of water for drinking, and three jugs for bathing and washing every morning, including washing plates and sweeping. His mother sells tomatoes and onions in the compound, but she is the only one bringing in money to their family. Aaron likes to read and play soccer in his spare time. Aaron likes school very much because learning new things brings him joy. He was inspired to become a doctor when his mom got very sick with Malaria, so he studies hard so he can one day help sick people. Aaron says that having a sponsor gives him hope that he will be able to finish school and reach his dreams. Aaron is third in his class at Ng'ombe PTA School.
School Year 2015
Teddy lives in Ng'ombe with his 25 year old cousin. His mother moved to the other side of Lusaka with his sisters to a more affordable area. They left Teddy with his cousin so that he could stay in school and because his mother couldn't afford a house big enough for him and his sisters. Teddy doesn't get to visit his mother and sisters often, and he misses them terribly. His cousin provides for him by working as a cleaner at a local grocery store. Teddys favorite thing to do is play futbol on the weekend with his team, the Super Eagles. Teddy likes school every much because it teaches him to be a good and successful person. Teddy understands how big of an impact being sponsored would have on his life. It would mean he could stay in school and he would have all the materials he needs to support his education. Teddy achieved the 2nd position in his class at Ng'ombe PTA school.
School Year 2015
Patson lives with his cousin, sister in law, sister, and his 2 aunts. His mother moved to the village with his 3 brothers in 2011 after Patson's father died. Patson's mom decided to keep him in Ng'ombe so that Patson could continue his schooling. Patson now lives with his cousin who works in a paint company to provide for the family. Patson does very well in school. He has been 1st in his class since 2nd grade. He really loves school because it is helping him to build his future. Patson wants to complete school so that he can reach his dreams and then support his family. Along with school, and playing soccer, Patsons also loves listening to music. His favorite artist is Michael Jackson. Patson is first in his class at Ng'ombe PTA School.
School Year 2015
Sanga lives with his mother, 4 sisters, 2 brothers and one cousin. Sanga's father passed away in 2011 and his mother does not work. His oldest sister works as a maid to bring in a little money for the family. Sanga lives just outside N'gomebe in a village style house made out of hand made mud bricks. His house has no electricity, and no running water, so his mother and sisters fetch water daily for the family. Sanga is a good student. He recently passed his 7th grade examinations with Zambian standard of an A+ in all subjects. Sanga says he likes school because it will give him a good future and he has the best chance at providing for his family. He spends more time studying than playing with his friends because he knows how important his education is.
School Year 2015
Tasila lives with her grandparents along with her mother, aunts, brothers, and her 7 cousins. Tasila's grandmother and grandfather both work odd jobs to make money for the family. Tasila lives very close to school and can walk there in about 5 minutes. Tasila says that she loves going to school because she is always learning new things which she can come home and share with her family. In her spare time Tasila likes to meet up with her friends to play netball at a local field. She also loves to sing and is a part of the choir at her church and at school.
School Year 2014
Patson lives with his cousin, sister in law, sister, and his 2 aunts. His mother moved to the village with his 3 brothers in 2011 after Patson's father died. Patson's mom decided to keep him in Ng'ombe so that Patson could continue his schooling. Patson now lives with his cousin who works in a paint company to provide for the family. Patson does very well in school. He has been 1st in his class since 2nd grade. He really loves school because it is helping him to build his future. Patson wants to complete school so that he can reach his dreams and then support his family. Along with school, and playing soccer, Patsons also loves listening to music. His favorite artist is Michael Jackson. Patson is first in his class at Ng'ombe PTA School.
School Year 2014
Sanga lives with his mother, 4 sisters, 2 brothers and one cousin. Sanga's father passed away in 2011 and his mother does not work. His oldest sister works as a maid to bring in a little money for the family. Sanga lives just outside N'gomebe in a village style house made out of hand made mud bricks. His house has no electricity, and no running water, so his mother and sisters fetch water daily for the family. Sanga is a good student. He recently passed his 7th grade examinations with Zambian standard of an A+ in all subjects. Sanga says he likes school because it will give him a good future and he has the best chance at providing for his family. He spends more time studying than playing with his friends because he knows how important his education is.
School Year 2014
Teddy lives in Ng'ombe with his 25 year old cousin. His mother moved to the other side of Lusaka with his sisters to a more affordable area. They left Teddy with his cousin so that he could stay in school and because his mother couldn't afford a house big enough for him and his sisters. Teddy doesn't get to visit his mother and sisters often, and he misses them terribly. His cousin provides for him by working as a cleaner at a local grocery store. Teddys favorite thing to do is play futbol on the weekend with his team, the Super Eagles. Teddy likes school every much because it teaches him to be a good and successful person. Teddy understands how big of an impact being sponsored would have on his life. It would mean he could stay in school and he would have all the materials he needs to support his education. Teddy achieved the 2nd position in his class at Ng'ombe PTA school.
School Year 2014