Community based subsidized placement program of HIV/AIDS orphans in families in their community, rather than placement in orphanages some distance away from their homes.
Children Orphaned by HIV/AIDS
The HIV/AIDS pandemic has left millions of African children without parents and homeless. The Imani Project has developed and implemented a Subsidized Orphan Placement Program in the rural villages on the Indian Ocean in Kenya.
There are at least 100 orphans in the Sabaki/Masheheni area.
This summer, Imani Project volunteers registered 100 orphans using the
Orphan Registration Form which includes social and medical history for each child.
Please find below pictures and brief biographies on the priority orphans.
These children have the greatest need for an immediate sponsor.
If you would like to sponsor an orphan ($30/month), you will
receive pictures and updates from the orphan. Imani Project volunteers
will visit these homes on a consistent basis, and oversee the use of
the donations each month. Additionally the donations are tax
deductible, and each donor will receive verification of tax deductible
status and ID# for the Imani Project.
Orphans currently in urgent need of sponsorship:
Baraka Kalume is a 13 year old boy. He lives in Karimboni village and is in the fourth grade at Karimboni
Primary School. His father died of AIDS and he and his two siblins are cared for by their mother. The
mother sells produce and sometimes charcoal to earn money for the family. The children are sometimes
hungry.
Bidzambi Hamisi is an eighteen year old boy. He lives in Karimboni village and attends eighth grade at
Karimboni Primary School. His father died of AIDS and his mother is raising six children alone. The
family farms a small piece of land to try to earn money. They are often hungry.
Charles Safari is a sixteen year old boy. He lives in Karimoni village and attends sixth grade at
Karimboni Primary School. His father died of AIDS and the mother supports her six children by farming
a small plot of land near the home. The family is often hungry and deends on neighbors for additional
food.
Elvis Baya is a five year old boy. He lives in Manjewa village and attends Bura Nursery School. His
mother died of AIDS. The father supports Elvis and his brother by farming a small plot of land. The
children frequently have only one meal a day and the condition of their home is very poor.
Glenar Mwamunga is an eleven year old girl. She lives in Karimboni village and attends third grade at Karimboni
Primary School. Her father died of AIDS and her mother is caring for her and four young siblings by
farming a plot of land and sometimes selling charcoal. Their house is in very poor condition and they
are often short of food. The children's health has been impacted by hunger.
James Karisa is a nine year old boy. He lives in Bride village and attends grade two at Masheheni Primary
School. Both parents died of AIDS. He and his three siblings are being cared for by a guardian who
does not earn enough money to care for these children and his own. The home they share is very small
and in poor condition.
Kitsao Safari is seven years old. He lives in Birkani and attends Imani Nursery School. His father died
of AIDS and his mother suports he and his five siblings by farming a small plot. They often do not have
enough food and older siblings have to leave school and work in order to buy food.
Linet Mole is a sexteen year old girl. She lives in Karimboni and attends grade six at Karimboni
Primary School. Her mother died of AIDS. She lives with her sister and fathr who suports the family by
farming a small plot of land. Neighbors report the family often goes without food and the condition
of the home is very poor.
Mapenzi Bahati is five years old. She lives in Mnazimoja village and attends Marikebuni Nursery School.
Her mother died of AIDS. Her father suprts the family by farming a small plot of land. The house is
in very poor condition and food is scarce. Mapenzi is often ill.
Mapenzi Kitsao is a sixteen year old girl. She lives in Karimboni village and attends grade six at the
Karimboni Primary School. Her mother died of AIDS in 2005. The father supports Mapenzi and her two
siblings by farming a small plot of land. The family lives in a very poor house and the children often
eat one meal a day or less.
Mapenzi Safari is a six year old girl. She lives in Kipangaajeni villages and attends Kipangaajeni
Nursery School. Her father died of AIDS and the mother supports Mapenzi and four siblings. Their
mother is often very poor and depends on neighbors and relatives for assistance. The childre are often
hungry.
Margaret Wanje is a 9 year old girl. She lives in Aliibabara Village and is in grade three at Majenjeni
Primary School. Both of her parents died of AIDS. She and her sibling are bein cared for by a very
elderly female relative who is not able to provide adequate resources for the family.
Mariam Charo is a twelve year old girl. She lives in Misufini village and attends grade four at
Marikebuni Primary School. Her mother died of AIDS last year. The father cares for her and her two
siblings by farming a small plot of land. There is not enough food and the children often eat two
meals or less each day.
Moki Kaingu is a twelve year old girl. She lives in Misufini and is in grade one at Marikebuni Primary
School. Her mother just died of AIDS. Moki and her six siblings are being cared for by her father
and new step-mother. The family is very poor and makes a livin by farming a small plot of land.
Neighbors report the children often have no food.
Samuel Kitsao is a sixteen year old boy. He lives in Karimboni village and attends grade 8 at
Karimboni Primary School. His father died several years ago from AIDS. The mother supports Samuel
and his six siblings by farming. The children often have one meal a day. The condition of the house
is very poor.
Vailet Sulubu is a seven year old girl. She lives in Karimboni village and attends grade two at
Karimoboni Primary School. Her mother died of AIDS in 2005 when she was very young. She and her two
siblings live with their father, who is disabled. The family is supported by neighbors and what her
older siblings can grow on a nearby plot of land. The children often do no have enough to eat.
Vitalis Safari is a nine year old boy. He lives in Karimboni village and attends grade two at Karimboni
Primary School. His father died of AIDS in 2004 when he was very young. He and his brother are
supported by their mother who farms a small plots of land and sometimes sells firewood to make ends
meet. They eat two meals or less a day and their home is in very poor condition.
These three siblings are being raised by their grandparents since their mother's death from HIV/AIDS in August 2005. This family is now being sponsored by Carol Cummings, and all children are healthy.
Childen orphaned by AIDS are "absorbed" into neighboring families in their village. This type of placement provides emotional and physical stability for the orphan, who has almost certainly suffered tremendous loss and pain already. Subsidized placement also adds to the economic stability of the community; helping families come together to care for those in need, as well as giving a small supplement to the foster family each month. This supplement is not always money, but may be a goat, chicken, mosquito net, soap, seeds, school supplies, etc. The families' overall needs for food, medicine, and clean drinking water are prioritized by Imani Project volunteers. The subsidy given each month is tracked to make sure it is given directly to a responsible caregiver and used for the benefit of the entire family and specifically the orphan.
The process begins with identification of the orphans in the villages who are in need of placement. Many orphans are without a caretaker, but remain as a family unit and the older siblings struggle to care for the younger ones. Older children must drop out of school and try to find employment to support their siblings.
The Subsized placement program is a alternative to moving orphans into orphanages in communities away from their homes, relatives and friends and support system. There are many families in the villages who would very much like to take in an orphan, but cannot manage the added financial burden.
Tumaini and Janet Karabu
Tumaini was living in extreme poverty with her stepfather in Sabaki Village. Once sponsorship began, Janet Karabu, an Imani Project Volunteer, was able to spend time with Tumaini and monitor her school placement. Thanks to her sponsor, Nancy Wilson, Tumani is now enrolled in boarding school and doing well in her studies.
Orphans Currently Sponsored:
Amani Charo
is 2½ years old and lives in Masheheni village. Birthfather died in 2009
(possible AIDS-related illness). Amini lives with his father's two wives and 6 other
children. The family has very little income, and grow their own food in a small shamba.
Amani Charo is currently sponsored by Kerri Kent.
Amani Ndoro
lost both his mother and father to AIDS in 2003. He is thirteen
years old and has three siblings. Amani is in grade 2 and currently living
with his aunt who sells vegetables and bananas to support the family. He
lives in Masheheni village, and he loves playing football.
Amani Ndoro is currently sponsored by Kathleen Stout.
Amani Nyale
is twelve 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 in Class 5 in Kibaoni Village
nursery program and lives in Masheheni village.
Amani Nyale is currently sponsored by Amy Earhart.
Amina Karisa
is 15 years old, in class 7 at Kagombani Primary school. She lives in
Kagombani with her mother. Her father died in a traffic accident.
She has three siblings. Her favorite subjects in school are science
and kiswahili. Family is in need of a sponsor.
Amina Karisa is currently sponsored by Lisa Crosby.
Amina Karisa
is 10 years old, and in grade 1 at Kangombani. Her birthfather died in 2007 in a
motorcycle accident. Amina's birthmother and his father's second wife live together in
a house with l3 children. Mother has a small shamba, but it does not produce enough
food to feed the family.
Amina Karisa is currently sponsored by Mary Ellen Sisung.
Amina Katana
is 11 years old and lives in Kagombani Village where she is in
the 4th grade. Her father died of HIV/AIDS related illness in 2003. Amina
has one older brother, Rodgers, who is 14 years old. The mother has
no work.
Amina Katana is currently sponsored by Marion David.
Anna Shinda
Anna is 11 years old and in Class 3 in Masheheni Primary School. Both her parents died
of AIDS. Anna lives with her grandmother Eunice, who grows and sells corn to produce
income for the family. Two other silbings are living in the house as well.
Anna Shinda is currently sponsored by Wendy Cline.
Bahari Nyae
is 7 years old and in Class 1 at Marikebuni Primary. His mother is deceased
(possible AIDS related illness) and his birthfather's whereabouts are unknown. Bahari
lives with his grandmother. Grandmother produces some food from a small shamba, but the
family is very poor.
Bahari Nyae is currently sponsored by Chantal's Little Shoes.
Bahati Charo Dzombo
is 16 years old and attends Karimboni primary school. She lives in Mkwajuni village in Bura subdivision.
Her father died in 2008. Birthmother is unable to work and the family depends on neighhbor donations. Bahati has five siblings.
Bahati Charo Dzombo is currently sponsored by Michele Budd.
Bahati Charo Katana is a twelve year old girl living in Mkwanjuni village. Both of her parents died of AIDS.
She lives with her guardian. The family is very poor. The only source of income for the family is
farming a smal plot of land nearby. The home is in very bad condition. Bahati attends Karimboni Primary
School and is in second grade.
Bahati Charo Katana is currently sponsored by Stephanie Nolte.
Bahati Kitigwa
is twelve years old and in Class 5 at Majahazini Primary. He
lost his birthmother to HIV/AIDS in 2005. His father is disabled. Bahati
and his four siblings 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.
Bahati Nguzo
is 14 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 6 in Kapupuni village.
(Exception: Bahati is not an HIV/AIDS orphan.)Bahati Nguzo is currently sponsored by Michelle Budd.
Benson Kambu
is 8 years old and is in standard 1. He lives in Mnazimoja village
with his father and 6 siblings. His birthmother died of AIDS related
illness in 2007. He likes going to school but doesn't have the
financial ability to buy a school uniform.
Benson Kambu is currently sponsored by Young, Curran, & Hahna Filer.
Dama's Children
These three siblings are being raised by their
grandparents since their mother's death from HIV/AIDS in August 2005. This
family is now being sponsored by Carol Cummings and all children are
healthy.
Dama's Children are currently sponsored by Carol Cummings.
Daniel Onyango
is 12 years old and in class 6 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.
Davis Fondo
is 15 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 6 at Masheheni Primary School,
and math is his favorite subject.
Davis Fondo is currently sponsored by David Filer.
Elizabeth Kaingu
is 6 years old and in grade 3 in the Munazini Village. Both of her parents died of HIV/AIDS
related illness. She has one sister and 2 brothers. Elizabeth stays with her grandmother and
she has no income.
Elizabeth Kaingu is currently sponsored by Susan Webert.
Emily Kombe
is 8 years old and was born disabled. Her birthfather died
in 2008 in an auto accident. She and her 4 siblings stay with her aunt.
Emily Kombe is currently sponsored by Helen McNaughton and family.
Erick Baraka
is 6 years old and in grade 2. 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 Nina Jasper.
Erick Kingi
is 7 years old and lives with his aunt in the Misufini village. He is in nursery school at
the Imani Project. His birthmother died due to AIDS related illness and his father
is mentally challenged. He has one sibling. The aunt has no income to
take care of the child.
Erick Kingi is currently sponsored by Chantal's Little Shoes.
Fikiri Charo
is 89 years old. She is in class 3. 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.
Fikirini Charo
is 10 years old, and in grade 3 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 Ron and Sara Seubert.
Fondo Kalama
Fondo is 10 years old and lives with his mother and grandmother. His
birthfather of died of AIDS in 2005. Mom works in other people's
shambas and also helps mix cement to help with construction when she
has the opportunity. Family is very poor with unstable food supply.
Fondo Kalama is currently sponsored by Katherine Scott & The Wilgus Family.
Furaha Charo
is aged 14 and in Class 3 at Masheheni Primary. His birthfather died of AIDS
related illness in 2008, and Furaha lives with his birthmother and 4 siblings. An
uncle helps to support the family, but they are in need of a sponsor.
Furaha Charo is currently sponsored by Lisa Crosby.
George Keah
is a 14 year old boy who attends Barangi Primary where he is in Class
3. He lives in Burangi village. His mother died of HIV/AIDS related
illness in 1998. George has one younger sibling. He lives with his
father and grandmother. The father supports the family by
farming. George loves playing football.
George Keah is currently sponsored by Torrie Gordon and Bob Bradley.
Haluwa Charo
is from Musifini village and is 15 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 seven.
Haluwa Charo is currently sponsored by the Gilhousen Family Foundation.
Harun Charo
is 16 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 7th grade at Kagombani Primary School and lives in
Kagombani village.
Harun Charo is currently sponsored by Nabiha Islam.
Jaliwa Ndokolani
is 13 years old and is in class 3 in Mashaheni village. His father died of
HIV/AIDS in 1997. Jaliwa lives with four other siblings in Masheheni village. Older brothers
support the family by fishing. Jaliwa loves playing football; his favorite color is yellow and dreams to
be in the Kenyan army when he grows up.
Jaliwa Ndokolani is currently sponsored by Janice Garceau.
Jamal Benson
is 10 years old and attends Majenjeni Primary school. He
lives in Sabaki village. His mother died of HIV/AIDS in 2004, and
father's whereabouts are unknown. He likes to play football and swim.
Jamal Benson is currently sponsored by Shirley Herrick.
James Garama
is 10 years old. 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.
Joy Mueni
is 3 years old, and is not attending school. Her father
died of HIV/AIDS related illness. Her mother is also HIV positive. Joy has
three siblings, and they all live together with the grandparents. Joy has
multiple health problems, and is in great need for food and medication.
Joy Mueni is currently sponsored by Maya Muir and Rick Comandich.
Kahindi Charo
is 11 years old and in Class 3 at Majenjeni Primary. His father died
from AIDS related illness in 2000. Birthmother makes a meager living
selling Palm Wine. Kahindi recently recovered from Malaria. Two older
siblings live in the home as well. There is not able to produce
enough income to buy enough food for the family.
Kahindi Charo is currently sponsored by Kimberly Lewis and Kalani Mayfield.
Karembo Mwambire
is 12 years old and in 4th grade 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 McFinley.
Kavihenzwa Kaingu
is 12 years old and lives in Bridge 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 is in
2nd grade at Majenjeni Primary School.
Kavihenzwa Kaingu is currently sponsored by the Gilhousen Family Foundation.
Kingi Kaingu
is thirteen years old and in class 4 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 Brian Davis.
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.
Linet Gona
is 16 years old and in class 8 at Masheheni Primary. Her father died of AIDS
related illness in 2000. Linet lives with her grandmother and her mother. Birthmother
is quite ill and has epilepsy and is unable to work. Very poor family. Linet is a very
bright student.
Linet Gona is currently sponsored by Chantal's Little Shoes.
Loyce Bahati
is 17 years old and in class 1 at Majenjeni Secondary School. Her
grades are excellent, and she is a very hard working student. Both of
her parents died of HIV/AIDS; one in 2004 and the other in 2009. She
depnds on her elder brother who is a local farmer who produces a small
income. Loyce has much potential as she is so bright.
Loyce Bahati is currently sponsored by Judith Moyer.
Lucas Kazungu
is 9 years old and attends 2nd grade at Mashaheni Primary
School. He lost his mother 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.
Mapenzi George
is fourteen 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 6 at Marikebuni Primary
School and lives in Mianzini village. Mapenzi likes to read story books, her favorite color is blue.
Mapenzi George is currently sponsored by James and Yvonne Lyon.
Margaret Chome
is 17 years old and in Class 7 at Majenjeni Primary. Her birthmother
is deceased (cause unknown which usually means HIV/AIDS) and her
birthfather is blind. Birthfather is a beggar in order to bring home
food for the family. Margaret has an older brother, but she is
currrently the only sibling in school. She is a bright student, and
needs a sponsor.
Margaret Chome is currently sponsored by Michelle Budd.
Margaret Kayeka
is 8 years old and is in class 2 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.
Maritah Mwayele
is 12 years old and is in class 3 at Kagumbani. 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 Kathy & Jim Sullivan.
Menza Charo
is a 12-year-old girl and lives in Kagombani Village. She is in class
4 at Kagombani Prmary school. Both her parents died of HIV/AIDS, and
Menza also has the virus. Menza is one of 8 children being taken care
of by caring neighbor in the village. She is bright and doing well in
school; she started ART in 2009. Menza is in need of a sponsor.
Menza Charo is currently sponsored by Josephine and Maureen Sullivan.
Mercy Samuels
is 12 years old and lives in Mnazini Village. She is
in 5th grade 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.
Mercy Samuels is currently sponsored by Janice Garceau.
Morris Charo
is age 13 and in Class 6 at Majahazini Primary. Morris has 6 sisters, all
living at home. His birthfather died of AIDS related illness in 2002.
The mother has a small shamba (farm), but food is in very short supply.
Morris Charo is currently sponsored by Shawnee Mission UU Church, Overland Park, KS.
Mvera Katana
Sibling of late Sababu Katana.
Mvera Katana is currently sponsored by Christine Abernathy.
Mwaka Kazungu
is 16 years old, and she is in the 7th grade at
Masheheni Primary School. She and her three siblings live with their
grandmother. She lost her mother to AIDS, and her father passed away
as well. She lives in Mnazi Mmja Village.
Mwaka Kazungu is currently sponsored by Jeanie Ogclen.
Mwokoli Kazungu
is 17 years old. He lost both his parents to HIV/AIDS. He
lives with a caretaker and five other children. Mwokoli is in Class 7 at
Majahazini Primary School and lives in Mnazimmoja village.
Mwokoli Kazungu is currently sponsored by Sam Shank.
Neema Kahindi
is ten 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 1 at Majahazini Primary School and lives in Majahazini
village.
Neema Kahindi is currently sponsored by Becky.
Nickson Luwali
is six years old and is in grade 3 at Marikebuni. Nickson is
an HIV/AIDS orphan and currently living with a neighbor.
Nickson Luwali is currently sponsored by Bob Bradley and Torrie Gordon.
Rachel Jefwa
is 11 years old and in 3rd grade at Masheheni Primary
School. Her birthfather was murdered in 2003. She lives with her mother
and 6 siblings in Mnazimoja village. The mother tries to support the
family by selling vegetables.
Rachel Jefwa is currently sponsored by Virginia Scott.
Rehema Kenga
is thirteen 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 6 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 17 years old and has two siblings; they
live with their grandmother and receive financial assistance from an
uncle. She is in Class 2 at Galana Secondary School in Kidangajeni
village.
Rehema Mwaganda is currently sponsored by Bob Bradley and Torrie Gordon.
Rose Bolozi
is 10 years old and in grade 2 at Majenjeni Primary School in
Majenjeni village.Her father died of HIV/AIDS, and Rose and her mother
are both HV+ and taking antiretrovirals. Rose is taken care of by her
grandmother named Sidi Karisa Nzai. Her grandmother is small farmer.
This child needs special care and will be monitored weekly by Imani
Project volunteers.
Rose Bolozi is currently sponsored by Earline Anderson.
Salima Mwaringa
is 3 years old and living in Masheheni village. Her birthfather died of AIDS
oin 2009. Threre are three other children in the home with the birthmother. This
family is very, very poor and in need of a sponsor.
Salima Mwaringa is currently sponsored by Sally Miller.
Sanita Hinzano is an eight year old boy. He lives in Misufini village and attends Imani Nursery School.
His mother died of AIDS when he was very youn. He and his four siblins live with their father and
they have no income. The children appear weak and often go without food.
Sanita Hinzano is currently sponsored by Stephanie Nolte.
Saumu Kasiwr
is 13 years old and has one older sibling. He lost his mother
to AIDS in 2003. Saumu is in Class 4 at Masheheni Primary. He lives with
his 70 year old grandmother who supports the family by farming. They live
in Masheheni Village.
Saumu Kasiwr is currently sponsored by the Gilhousen Family Foundation.
Selena Kanze and Janet Neema
are twin girls from Masheheni. They are 10 years old. They are in class
3. 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.
Selena Kanze and Janet Neema are currently sponsored by Dana Smith.
Shamsa Musa
lost both her parents to AIDS and is ow living with a grandmother,
who is a small farmer. Shamsa is HIV+ and requires antiretroviral
medications. She is also malnourished, and needs special care.
Shamsa Musa is currently sponsored by Chantal's Little Shoes.
Sharku Kitsao
is age 5 and lives in Misufini village. His birthmother died of AIDS in
2007. Sharku and his two brothers and 3 sisters are living in the home, as well as his
grandmother, and his birthfather's second wife and her children. Altogether there are
l3 people living in one dilapadated house. Adequate food is a constant worry for this
family.
Sharku Kitsao is currently sponsored by Christy and Dennis Jefferson.
Sidi Kadzomba
is 13 years old. She lost both her parents to AIDS. She is
currently in Class 4 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 Kadzomba is currently sponsored by Nan Tupper Malone and Patrick Malone.
Simeon Kitsao
is 17 years of age and in Class 7 at Mambrui Primary. His birthmother died of
AIDS in 2007. There are four other children living in the home by themselves; the
father ran away after the mother died. This child was brought in for registration by
a caring neighbor. Especially in need of a sponsor.
Simeon Kitsao is currently sponsored by Enid and David Traisman.
Simoro Ngala
is four years old and is in grade 1 a Masheheni Primary School. Her 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 Ngala is currently sponsored by Beth Rice.
Sineno Kitsao
Sineno Kitsao is 12 years old and in Class 5. She lost her father to AIDS
in 2004. Sineo has three siblings ranging in age from 12 to 18. They
all live with a relative who is helping with food, the family has no
income. They stay in Mnazimoja village.
Sineno Kitsao is currently sponsored by Marlene Anderson.
Sophia Hamisi
is 7 years old and is in class 2 at Mashaheni. She has osteomyolitis in her right thigh, and
has had the disease since 2008. Her father, grandfather, and younger
sister all died of HIV/AIDS. Mother is stlll alive and HIV+, but
taking antiretrovirals. Sophia is now in the hospital undergoing
treatment for the osteomyolitis. Both the community and American
Volunteers have donated funds for her treatment. She will be
hospitalized for several months.
Sophia Hamisi is currently sponsored by Earline Anderson.
Suwedi Nzai
is a 12 year old boy who lives in Majahazini village. He is in class
3. His birth father died of HIV/AIDS related pneumonia in l999. He has
three older siblings. His mother who is ill sells vegetables to make
money for the family.
Suwedi Nzai is currently sponsored by Lisa Crosby.
Tumani Julius
Tumani Julius is currently sponsored by Nancy Wilson.
Winny Charles
is 9 years old, and is currently in grade 2 at Kagombani Primary School. Both
of her parents died of AIDS. She has 3 siblings and they live with their
aunt, who has very limited income. Winny is in great need for food.
Winny Charles is currently sponsored by Janice Garceau.
Zawadi Charo
is 11 years old and in Class 4 at Masheheni Primary. Her
birthmother died of AIDS related illness in 2005. Her grandmother,
father and 13 children live in one house. There is no income as the
father does not work. Grandmother is ill, buy trying to take care of
the family. The is family is in need of a sponsor as soon as
possible.
Zawadi Charo is currently sponsored by Janice Garceau.
Zawadi Tyoya
is 4 years old and is HIV positive. She is in nursery school at Bandacho.
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.
