Bring Joy &
Rekindle Hope

• Waiting 3,694 days
• 01/30/2001
• Viet Nam
• Ben Tre Child Protection Center

Hong is a dependable and active young man. His mother abandoned him, and his father cared for him up until his death in 2011. Although he spent time on the street, Hong is an excellent student and is thriving. He is an active sportsman and is very helpfu...

• Waiting 1,024 days
• 11/11/2008
• Kenya
• Oasis of Peace

Joshua is an independent boy who is always eager to learn. He enjoys studying and playing volley ball. He came to Oasis of Hope after his parents became ill and could no longer care for him. Now he is able to receive the care he needs to achieve his acad...

• Waiting 809 days
• 03/07/2002
• Kenya
• Oasis of Peace

John is a quiet but affectionate child who was brought to Oasis of Peace after the death of his parents and grandparents, and his Uncle could not properly care for him. He is now living a much healthier and happier life at the center where he can play an...

• Waiting 795 days
• 02/01/2005
• Kenya
• Oasis of Peace

Filgona is an affectionate and active girl, who loves to learn. Her favorite activity is playing football with friends. She was brought to Oasis of Hope after her mother could no longer financially care for her. Now she can receive the support and care s...

• Waiting 2,108 days
• 11/17/2005
• Kenya
• Little Sisters of St. Francis Ukweli Home of Hope

Daniel is an introspective, quiet boy. After the death of his father in 2016, his mother could not care for his basic needs. Doing well, he now has his basic needs met at the Ukweli Home. Although suffering from asthma, he loves to read and watch movies.

• Waiting 0 days
• 01/01/2002
• Kenya
• Little Sisters of St. Francis Ukweli Home of Hope

Samuel is a compassionate person. Living on the street for 5 years, he had no family to care for him after his father abandoned the , family. Now, attending school is Samuel's main priority, and his love of learning is helping him to thrive.

• Waiting 1,151 days
• 06/10/2005
• Viet Nam
• Ha Tinh Village

Dang is an affectionate and good-natured child. After the tragic death of his parents, he and his 2 siblings lived with an elderly grandmother. Unable to care for him, she sought out a stable, loving place to give Dang the care he needed to thrive.

• Waiting 3,239 days
• 04/18/2000
• Kenya
• Little Sisters of St. Francis Ukweli Home of Hope

Alex is a hardworking & intelligent boy. Rescued from the Korokocho slum, his mother was abandoned & could not care for him. Now, Alex works hard & values education greatly, something that he has developed at the Home of Hope.

• Waiting 3,203 days
• 03/30/2000
• Kenya
• Little Sisters of St. Francis Ukweli Home of Hope

Brian is a thoughtful & friendly boy. Due to his parents separation, Brian ended up on the street. Now at the Home of Hope, Brian does well socially & in school, thriving in a loving & caring environment.

• Waiting 2,811 days
• 10/14/2003
• Kenya
• Little Sisters of St. Francis Ukweli Home of Hope

Frederick is a bright & intelligent boy. Rescued from the street, his single father didn't have the financial means to care for Fredy & his brother. Now at the center, Fredy is able to attend school & receive all the attention he needs to thrive.

• Waiting 4,274 days
• 06/16/1997
• Kenya
• Little Sisters of St. Francis Ukweli Home of Hope

Joseph is an active & athletic young man. Abandoned by his parents, he spend all of his childhood on the street. Though delayed because of his this, he is working hard & is headed on the right path. Joseph is benefiting from the guidance & counseling at ...

• Waiting 2,465 days
• 11/28/2000
• Kenya
• Little Sisters of St. Francis Ukweli Home of Hope

Paul is a charming & active boy. His father died from alcoholism, and his mother struggled with mental health & impoverishment. These circumstances led him to the street life. Now, Paul benefits from the counseling & stability that the Home of Hope provi...

• Waiting 2,481 days
• 02/14/2005
• Kenya
• Little Sisters of St. Francis Ukweli Home of Hope

James is an ambitious & friendly boy. Born to a young mother very involved with street life, he grew up in the Pangani region of the slums. Now, along with his younger brother Kennedy, James is focused on his education & learning to be a thriving member ...

• Waiting 3,200 days
• 08/09/2004
• Kenya
• Little Sisters of St. Francis Ukweli Home of Hope

Dominic is a thoughtful & charismatic young man. Born to impoverished parents, he ended up on the street providing for himself. Although Dominic still suffers from the traumas of the street, counseling & love from the Home of Hope have helped him thrive.

• Waiting 1,762 days
• 04/07/2004
• Kenya
• Little Sisters of St. Francis Ukweli Home of Hope

Kelvin is a friendly & helpful boy. His parents were unable to meet his needs, and he turned to the street to meet them on his own. Now, he does not know where they are. Kelvin works hard, and takes school very seriously. There is no doubt he will reach ...

• Waiting 0 days
• 04/24/2006
• Kenya
• Little Sisters of St. Francis Ukweli Home of Hope

Travolta has had a hard life, being left in the care of his abusive aunt when he was 3 years old then shuffled from place to place until he ran away. When Travolta was rescued, he no longer had to beg and steal to survive. He now relishes the promise of ...

• Waiting 4,654 days
• 03/08/2000
• Kenya
• Little Sisters of St. Francis Ukweli Home of Hope

Nicholas is a smart & hardworking boy. Growing up in a pastoralist community, he was separated from his parents at a young age, and grew up on his own. Now at the Home of Hope, Nicholas works hard & is on the way to learning how to support himself in the...

• Waiting 2,068 days
• 06/15/2007
• Kenya
• Little Sisters of St. Francis Ukweli Home of Hope

Ruben is a hardworking & intelligent boy. Born to a single mother, her financial situation made it impossible for her to care for him. Ruben was rescued after living on the street in an area called Korocho Town. Now thriving, Ruben takes school very seri...

• Waiting 4,145 days
• 08/19/2003
• Kenya
• Little Sisters of St. Francis Ukweli Home of Hope

Brian is an active & hard working boy. Abandoned by his mother & his addicted father, he lived with his grandmother until her death. Through the counseling & guidance of the Home of Hope, Brian is thriving in his new life.

• Waiting 1,607 days
• 12/02/2004
• Kenya
• Little Sisters of St. Francis Ukweli Home of Hope

Francis is a sweet & thoughtful boy. Always helpful, he likes to write songs in his free time. Francis lived on the streets for 4 months before coming to Ukweli due to the domestic violence in his home. Now, he is excited to be in school and learning!

• Waiting 6,285 days
• 08/12/1984
• Viet Nam
• House of Love

Thieu was brought to the HOL by one of the Sisters. Thieu has a mental disability & her parents abused her because of it. She still bears the scars on her wrists from being tied to a tree in the middle of a field for years.

• Waiting 1,758 days
• 04/03/2006
• Kenya
• Oasis of Peace

Eunice is a fun & engaging girl. After her mothers death, there was no one to care for her. Now, she is thriving and a role model for many of the younger children. Eunice is ambitious and has a bright future ahead of her.

• Waiting 929 days
• 05/06/2012
• Kenya
• Little Sisters of St. Francis Ukweli Home of Hope

Derick was raised by a single mother who suffers from alcoholism, never knowing his father. His grandmother tried to help but Erick would often run away and ask neighbors to borrow food. He has great hope for his education and care now that he's at Ukwel...

• Waiting 2,037 days
• 03/28/2004
• Viet Nam
• Ha Tinh Village

Nam is a considerate young man. Before coming to Ha Tinh, Nam spent his days begging for food on the streets with his mother. Now, he is able to focus on being a teen, attending school and growing in the love of many friends and role models.

• Waiting 1,650 days
• 08/01/2008
• Viet Nam
• Ha Tinh Village

Hieu is a friendly & intelligent young man. Born out of wedlock, his mother died when he was 2 leaving him in the care of his Aunt & Uncle. They did their best, but could not provide him with care & an education. Now, Hieu is growing fast & helping all t...

• Waiting 1,167 days
• 02/20/2007
• Viet Nam
• Ha Tinh Village

Ngoc was raised by a single mother, never knowing his father. When his mother passed away from breast cancer, his uncle took him in for a time but poverty made it hard to give Ngoc a good life. Ngoc now lives at Ha Tinh where he receives both an educatio...

• Waiting 1,099 days
• 10/10/2010
• Viet Nam
• Ha Tinh Village

Dang is a loving young boy who likes to laugh and run around. After his mother left and his father passed away from liver cancer, his uncle temporarily took him. Financially stressed, his uncle brought him to Ha Tinh where he's well educated and loved by...

• Waiting 934 days
• 01/01/2004
• Viet Nam
• Ha Tinh Village

Duc is a strong young man who perseveres despite challenges. Raised by his grandmother and single father with a disability, Duc came to Ha Tinh to have a better life after his father passed away and his elderly grandmother was no longer able to care for ...

• Waiting 885 days
• 02/05/2007
• Viet Nam
• Ha Tinh Village

Quan has a brilliant smile and loves Superman. Born with Cerebral Palsy, his grandmother struggled to care for him while providing for the family. At Ha Tinh Village, she knew he could get the physical therapy and other care he so needs.

• Waiting 879 days
• 07/31/2004
• Viet Nam
• Ha Tinh Village

Hoang is a friendly boy who likes volleyball. After his mother struggled with poverty and mental health issues, Hoang briefly lived with his grandparents but they couldn't afford to care for him. At Ha Tinh now, he gets to continue his studies and reach ...

• Waiting 809 days
• 03/05/2011
• Viet Nam
• Ha Tinh Village

Bao was raised by a single mother with a disability, never knowing his father. His grandmother helped care for Bao and his mother but she is now 80 years old and struggles to support the family. At Ha Tinh Village, they know he will have a good life and ...

• Waiting 39 days
• 10/01/2014
• Ethiopia
• Injibara Children's Home

Belen is a known as the peace maker. When her parents were killed just three days apart, Belen had no one to turn to. Luckily, she was brought to Injibara Children's Home, where she's made friends and is starting school for the first time.

• Waiting 62 days
• 08/09/2021
• Ethiopia
• Injibara Children's Home

Rohama was found abandoned on the street about 2 weeks after birth, malnourished and desperately in need of someone to care for her. Now at Injibara Children's Home, she's growing healthy and happy.

• Waiting 37 days
• 09/16/2021
• Ethiopia
• Injibara Children's Home

Abandoned at the local hospital soon after birth, Jonas was brought to Injibara Children's Home. Now he's surrounded by a new family of friends & is learning so much about the world around him each day.