Sifa Katana is ten years old. She lost her father to HIV/AIDS related pneumonia in 2000. Sifa and her two siblings live with their mother who is ill. Sifa is in Class 4 at Masheheni Primary and lives in Masheheni village.

Lemmy Kainga is 6 years old and lives in Kagombani village. He attends Kagombani Primary where he is in class 3. He lives with his mother in Kagombani village. His father died of HIV/AIDS related illness. Lemmy has two siblings. Mom earns money for the family by selling vegetables.

Safari Kitsao is 8 years old and attends Masheheni Primary School where he is Class 4. His birthfather died of HIV/AIDS in 1992. His mother is HIV+, but is taking antiretrovirals at the present time. The family lives with an older brother and 5 other children in the home. Recently the mother left the family and her whereabouts are unknown. Kasena, 20 works as a laborer to bring in money for the family.

Zawadi Kitsao is a 9 year old girl who lives in Sabaki village. Her mother died in 200l from HIV/AIDS related illness. Zawadi currently lives with her grandmother. Her father's whereabouts are unknown. He does not participate in Zawadi's life, nor does he provide any financial support to the family. Zawadi appears to have some health problems. (possibly severe learning disabilities)

Baraka Charo is 12 years old and in Class 3 at Masheheni Primary. His father drowned in l997. He has two sisters, Shukuri (1 year) and Fikiri (5 years old). The single mother supports the family by farming her shamba and selling vegetables. (Baraka is an exception since he is not an HIV/AIDS orphan, but the family is very poor and in need of a sponsor)

Margaret Chome is 13 years old and attends Majenjeni Primary School. She is in Class 5. Her mother died of HIV/AIDS in 2000. Margaret lives with her blind father and grandfather. She has three siblings and the family has no income except meager proceeds from farming.

Kahindi Charo is 9 years old. He is not attending school at the moment as he cannot afford a uniform. He lives in Sabaki village with his mother. His father died of Malaria in 1998. He has four siblings at home. The mother has no work. (Kahindi is not an HIV/AIDS orhan but family is very poor and in need of a sponsor)

Kaingu Garama is 14 years old. He lives in Majahazini village where he is in Class 4 at Majahazini Primary. His father died of HIV/AIDS related illness in 2004. He and his other live with relatives who assist with food.

Tumaini Karisa is 2 years old and the youngest of her three siblings. Her father passed away two years ago from HIV/AIADS, and her mother has not yet been tested. The mother and four children are living with an uncle, whose works to support both families. His income is not sufficient, and the work is not steady. The family does not have enough to eat, and is in need of a sponsor.

Mateso Ngowa attends Mganakeri Primary school and is in Class 4. Both her parents have died, and she has one older brother who is 24 years old. Mateso lives with her older brother and his wife, who have a child of their own. Her brother does not have a stable job, and Mateso urgently needs a sponsor to help with school fees (for uniform and books, and taking exams), and food.

Fondo Kalama is 6 years old. His father died of AIDS in 2005. He has two siblings, Masha (aged 5) and Tony (aged 1). Fondo is in nursery school in Kagombani Primary. He and his two siblings are living with their mother, her parents, as well as other relatives. Income is very unstable. Fondo provides some income for the family by tending goats, and an older male relative sometimes helps with other people's shamba's or works to mix cement and sand to build houses. This family is in need of a sponsor.

Amani Ndoro lost both her mother and father to AIDS in 2003. She is five years old and has three siblings. Amani is currently living with her aunt who sells vegetables and bananas to support the family. Amani is not currently attending pre-school, but would like to do so. She lives in Masheheni village.

Amani Ndoro is currently sponsored by Kathleen Stout.

Amani Nyale is seven years old. He has two siblings and lives with his grandfather who is a farmer. Amani lost his mother to AIDS in 1999, and his father to the same disease in 2001. Amani is a preschooler in Musifini Village nursery program and lives in Masheheni village.

Amani Nyale is currently sponsored by Amy Earhart.

Bahati Nguzo is twelve years of age and has two siblings. The three children live with a caretaker who is quite elderly. Bahati lost his mother to yellow fever and her father to abdominal problems. Bahati is in Class 2 (second grade) at Kagombani Primary School and lives in Kagombani village. (Exception: Bahati is not an HIV/AIDS orphan.)

Bahati Nguzo is currently sponsored by Michelle Budd.

Davis Fondo is twelve years old. His father passed away due to HIV related illness in 1996 and his mother left him and his sister to live with their grandmother. Davis is in Class 2 at Masheheni Primary School, and math is his favorite subject.

Davis Fondo is currently sponsored by David Filer.

Harun Charo is eleven years of age. both his mother and father succumbed to AIDS in 2004 and 2005 respectively. Harun has three siblings, and all four children live with their grandmother who works to take care of them. Harun is in Class 3 at Kagombani Primary School and lives in Kagombani village.

Harun Charo is currently sponsored by Nabiha Islam.

Kitsao Mwena Kitsao Mwena is a 14 year old boy who fell out of a coconut tree and is a paraplegic. For years he laid on a small cot on the family's porch, unable to move. Kitsao now attends a special school for children with disabilities. The Imani Project is working on acquiring a small wheelchair for Kitsao.

Kitsao Mwena is currently sponsored by Earline Anderson and family.

Mary Charo is a three year old child who lost both parents to AIDS in 2005. She and her four siblings live with their grandmother who earns a small income selling mangos. Mary is not attending preschool at this time.

Mary Charo is currently sponsored by Sally Miller.

Mwaka Kazungu and her three siblings live with their grandmother. She lost her mother to AIDS, and her father passed away as well. She is thirteen years old. Mwaka is in Class 2 at Majenjeni Primary School and lives in Musifini village.

Mwaka Kazungu is currently sponsored by Jeanie Ogden.

Mwokoli Kazungu is twelve years old and lost both his parents to HIV/AIDS. He lives with a caretaker and five other children. Mwokoli is in Class 5 at Masheheni Primary School and lives in Masheheni village.

Mwokoli Kazungu is currently sponsored by Sam Shank.

Neema Kahindi is twelve years old and lost both parents to HIV, her mother in 2005 and her father in 2004. She and her three siblings live with their grandmother who gets help from relatives to support the children. Neema is in Class 2 at Majahazini Primary School and lives in Majahazini village.

Neema Kahindi is currently sponsored by Rebecca Nelson.

Rehema Kenga is 11 years of age. She lost her mother to AIDS in 2002 and her father to the same disease in 2003. She and one sibling live with their grandmother who gets help from relatives to support them. Rehema is in Class 3 at Masheheni Primary School and lives in Masheheni village.

Rehema Kenga is currently sponsored by Sharron Hines.

Rehema Mwaganda lost both parents to AIDS, her mother in 2004 and her father in 2005. Rehema is fifteen years old and has two siblings; they live with their grandmother and receive financial assistance from an uncle. She is in Class 6 at Masheheni Primary School in Kidangajeni village.

Rehema Mwaganda is currently sponsored by Bob Bradley and Torrie Gordon.

Lucas Kazungu is four years old and lost his other to pneumonia due to HIV in 2003. He lost a younger sibling to HIV/AIDS and has no living siblings. Lucas currently lives with his grandparents in Nmazimoja village.

Lucas Kazungu is currently sponsored by Judith Moyer.

Cecilia Mganda is 15 years old and is in Class 6 at Kibokoni Primary School. Cillias and two siblings live with their older brother George in Kibokoni Village. They lost their father to HIV/AIDS in 1991 Mothers whereabouts unknown.

Cecilia Mganda is currently sponsored by Nick, Tiffany and Henry Talbott.

Saumu Kasiwr is ten years old and has one older sibling. He lost his mother to AIDS in 2003. Saumu is in Class 2 at Masheheni Primary. He he lives with his 70 year old grandfather who supports the family by farming. They live in Masheheni Village.

Saumu Kasiwr is currently sponsored by Gilhousen Family Foundation.

Sineno Kitsao is 12 years old and in Class 3 at Marikebuni School. She lost her father to AIDS in 2004. Sineo has three siblings ranging in age from 11 to 17. They all live with a relative who is helping with food, the family has no income.

Sineno Kitsao is currently sponsored by Marlene Anderson.

Halua Kadzenga is 14 years old and attends Masheheni Primary where she is in Class 5. She lost her mother to HIV/AIDS related pneumonia in 1994, and her father to HIV/AIDS in 1997. Haluwa and her younger sister are taken care of by their older sister Nyeru who also has children of her own. Nyeru supports the family by farming. They live in Masheheni Village.

Halua Kadzenga is currently sponsored by Young Jee and Curran Filer.

Zawadi Tyoya Zawadi Tyoya is 1 year old and is HIV positive. She lost her father to AIDS in 2005 and her mother in 2006. Zawadi lives with her maternal grandparents who make charcoal to support the family. Her grandmother is blind. They live in Masheheni Village.

Zawadi Tyoya is currently sponsored by Ann Bennett.

Baraka Foleni is 10 years old. He lost both of his parents to AIDS in 2002. He lost two younger sisters to AIDS as well, both at age 2. Baraka lives with his aunt who has 6 children of her own and no husband. She cuts trees to make charcoal to support the family. Baraka lives in Sabaki and is in Class 2 at Majenjeni Primary School.

Baraka Foleni is currently sponsored by Brian Davis.

Kavihenzwa Kaingu is 10 years old and lives in Sabaki Village. He lost his mother to AIDS in 2006 and his father to AIDS in 2007. Kavihenzwa and his sister, Shukuran, live with their aunt who has 5 children and no husband. She makes charcoal to support the family. Kavihenzwa does not currently attend school as he needs money for a uniform and books.

Kavihenzwa Kaingu is currently sponsored by Gilhousen Family Foundation.

James Garama is 7 years old and is in need of desperate help. His mother is deceased and his father's whereabouts are unknown. When James was 2 years old he fainted and was sent to the hospital He received medication and has had some paralysis since then. It appears to be Cerebral Palsy. James in unable to walk or talk. He is not able to attend school. James and his brother live with their grandmother and 9 other children. There are 11 children living in the household. His grandmother farms to support the family. James lives in Masheheni Village.

James Garama is currently sponsored by Freddie.

Fikiri Charo is 7 years old. She attends Masheheni Nursery School. Fikiri lost her father in 1998 to HIV/AIDS. Her mother is a cook at Masheheni Primary School. Fikiri has 4 siblings, 3 are living with her. They live in Masheheni Village.

Fikiri Charo is currently sponsored by Kimberlee Sheng.

Maritah Mwayele is 9 years old and attends nursery school at Majahazini. She lost her father to HIV/AIDS in 2005. There are four siblings living in the home, as well as another sibling who died of HIV/AIDS. Birth mother is HIV+ and tries to support the family by selling mangoes. The family lives in Majahazini village.

Maritah Mwayele is currently sponsored by Laura and Christopher Dunlap.

Rachel Jefwa is 8 years old and in class1 at Masheheni Primary School. Her birthfather was murdered in 2003. She lives with her mother and 6 siblings in Masheheni village. The mother tries to support the family by selling vegetables. This family appears very poor, and would greatly benefit from having a sponsor.

Rachel Jefwa is currently sponsored by Virginia Scott.

Bahati Kitigwa is 9 years old and in Class 2 at Majahazini Primary. He lost his birthmother to HIV/AIDS in 2005. His father is disabled. Bahati and his four silbings live with their grandmother in Mnazimoja village. His face is scarred due to infection. He is a very sweet little boy.

Bahati Kitigwa is currently sponsored by Patricia O'Shea.

Mapenzi George is nine years of age. She and her two siblings live with their uncle and his three children. Mapenzi lost both parents to AIDS. Mapenzi is in Class 2 at Marikebuni Primary School and lives in Mianzini village.

Mapenzi George is currently sponsored by James and Yvonne Lyon.

Kingi Kaingu is 7 years old and in class1 at Majahazini Primary School. He lives in Mnazimoja village. Kingi's father died of HIV/AIDS in 2003 and he lives with six siblings. His mother is 48 years old, and is not well. She tries to garden to support the family.

Kingi Kaingu is currently sponsored by Monika Deacon.

Karembo Mwambire is 6 years old and in class 1 at Masheheni Primary. Karembo lost both her mother and father to HIV/AIDS in 2003, Karembo and 6 other siblings is live with their Uncle Francis (birthfather's brother).

Karembo Mwambire is currently sponsored by Julie McKinley.

Margaret Kayeka is 4 years olf and is in class 1 at Masheheni Primary School. She lives in Masheheni village with her mother and 6 siblings. Her mother sells tomatoes and vegetables to support the family.

Margaret Kayeka is currently sponsored by Ebony.

Haluwa Charo is from Musifini village and is 11 year old. Her mother died of Aids related illness in l996 and she currently lives with her father who is ill. She has one older sister who is now married and has left the family home, providing no support. Haluwa's dad is unable to find work, he tries to support the family by catching mice and roasting them and selling them for food. Haluwa attends Masheheni Primary School and is in Class three.

Haluwa Charo is currently sponsored by Gilhousen Family Foundation.

Amina Katana is 8 years old and lives in Kagombani Village where she is in Class 1. Her father died of HIV/AIDS related illness in 2003. Amina has one older brother, Rodgers, who is 10 years old. The mother has no work.

Amina Katana is currently sponsored by Marion David.

Erick Baraka is 2 years old. He lives in Majahazini village. His mother is alive, but is HIV+. Erick's father died of HIV/AIDS in 2004. He has one sibling, Mapenzi, who is nine years old. The mother is too ill to work.

Erick Baraka is currently sponsored by Anonymous.

George Keah is a 10 year old boy who attends Barangi Primary where he is in Class 1. He lives in Burangi village. His mother died of HIV/AIDS related illness in l998. George has one younger sibling. He lives with his father and grandmother. The father supports the family by farming.

George Keah is currently sponsored by Ben Deacon.

Jaliwa Ndokolani is 9 years old and attends preschool in Nmazimoja village. His father died of HIV/AIDS in l997. Jaliwa lives with four other siblings in Masheheni village. Older brothers support the family by fishing.

Jaliwa Ndokolani is currently sponsored by Janice Ashe.

Konde Nzoyu is a 5 year old boy who lives with his grandmother in Musifini village. Both his parents died of HIV/AIDS. He has five other siblings living with him. They have no income except for an uncle who provides a very small amount of money to the family each month.

Konde Nzoyu is currently sponsored by Sue Webert.

Jamal Benson is 4 years old and attends Majenjeni Nursery school. He lives in Sabaki village. His mother died of HIV/AIDS in 2004, and father's whereabouts are unknown. No current information on living situation, but this family in desperate need of a sponsor.

Jamal Benson is currently sponsored by Shirley Herrick.

Sanita Kaingu is 6 years old and attends preschool in Nmazimoja village. Her father died of HIV/AIDS in 2004 and her mother is HIV+. She has four siblings. The mother has no work.

Sanita Kaingu is currently sponsored by Fred and Helen McNaughton.

Selena Kanze and Janet Neema are twin girls from Masheheni. They are 6 year old. Their father died of a heart attack in 2006. He left two wives and a total of 13 children. The family is getting minimal support from the brother of the deceased husband. (The twins are an exception as they are not HIV/AIDS orphans but in desperate need of a sponsor).

Selena Kanze and Janet Neema are currently sponsored by Dana Smith.

Suwedi Nzai is a 6 year old girl who lives in Masheheni village. She attends a nursery school in Nmazimoja village. Her birth father died of HIV/AIDS related pneumonia in l999. She has three older siblings. Her mother who is ill sells vegetables to make money for the family

Suwedi Nzai is currently sponsored by Lisa Crosby.

Dama Children

Dama Children are currently sponsored by Carol Cummings.

Tumani Julius

Tumani Julius is currently sponsored by Nancy Wilson.

Simoro Ngaga is 7 months old. His father died of HIV/AIDS related pneumonia in October of 2007. Simoro has three siblings; Sanda (4 years), Jumaa (6 years, and Zenabu (8 years). The mother who is ill but refuses to be tested for HIV/AIDS is receiving counseling at the Imani Project office. She sells fish when she can and they have a small shamba (garden), however food shortage is a major problem for this family.

Simoro Ngaga is currently sponsored by Beth Rice.

Kenny Mwalimu is 8 years of age and attends Msabaha Primary school. Both of his parents died of HIV/AIDS, the mom is 2003 and the father in 2001. Kenny is now living with his Uncle who is an Imani Project Volunteer. There are six children in the house as the uncle has four of his own. The uncle's wife left him and the family is badly in need of a sponsor.

Kenny Mwalimu is currently sponsored by Christy and Dennis Jefferson.

Marcy Samuels is 10 years old and lives in Masheheni Village. She is in class 3 at Masheheni Primary School. Both she and her sibling, Eunice, live with their grandparents. Their mother, who was an Imani Project volunteer, died of AIDS two years ago. The father's whereabouts are unknown.

Marcy Samuels is currently sponsored by Janice Ashe.

Nickson Luwali is four years old. He is not in school at this time but will be next year. Nickson is an HIV/AIDS orphan and currently living with a neighbor.

Nickson Luwali is currently sponsored by Bob Bradley and Torrie Gordon.

Daniel Onyango Daniel Onyango is 12 years old and in class 4 at Majenjeni Primary School. He lost his parents to HIV/AIDS; both died in 2007. Daniel is living with his grandmother his younger sibling Eric.

Daniel Onyango is currently sponsored by Jack Cox.

Sidi Kadzomba is 13 years old. She lost both her parents to AIDS. She is currently in Class 3 at Mjanaheri Primary. Sidi has one older sibling, Karisa, who is 15. The girls are living with their grandmother and several other relatives. The family has no stable income, grandmother sells prawns when she can find them. Sidi had a sister die very suddenly a in November, and is now dealing with this loss as well. She is urgently in need of a sponsor.

Sidi Kadzomba is currently sponsored by Nan Tupper Malone & Patrick Malone.

Fikirini Charo is 7 years old, and in nursery school at Marikebuni Primary. She lives in Musifini village. Her mother died of AIDS, and her father's whereabouts are unknown. Fikirini has 2 sibings, Mapenzie (aged 10), and Kitsao (aged 12). The children are living with their grandmother and 14 other relatives in a ramshackle house with no roof, and only sticks for siding. The family is in desperate need of adequate shelter and food.

Fikirini Charo is currently sponsored by Earline Anderson for Sara and Ron Seubert.