Seven-year-old Vaileth is from the Shinyanga region of Tanzania, belonging to the Sukuma tribe. She lives with her parents and older sister Sabina in a rural household that depends on farming and goat-keeping, which is a common livelihood for families in her area. Despite facing challenging economic circumstances, Vaileth is known for her bright personality…
Category: Bay Hope
Victor
After being abandoned by his mother, six-year-old, Victor, and his brother were taken in by their aunt, living in a difficult economic situation because both his father and aunt struggled with unemployment. Despite these hardships, Victor remains hopeful and resilient. He is a bright young boy with a vibrant personality. He loves the color yellow…
Zawadi
Living in Moshi, Tanzania with his grandparents, Zawadi is a ten-year-old boy who not only misses his parents but has also missed out on years of his education. His grandfather, who is blind and elderly, struggles to provide for the family due to lack of income. Zawadi has never had the opportunity to attend school…
Sophia
Sophia, an eight-year-old girl, calls Musoma home – a vibrant city located on the eastern shores of Lake Victoria in Tanzania’s Mara region. As an only child, she experiences a unique family dynamic in this lakeside town known for its rich cultural heritage and scenic landscapes. Her world is painted in yellow, her favorite color,…
Sabina
Sabina is a 9-year-old girl from Shinyanga who came to Camp Joshua Christian School in 2019. Growing up in a large family with two brothers and ten sisters, she is part of the vibrant community supported by LOHADA. At Camp Joshua, Sabina enjoys learning and participating in school activities, including playing football in the school…
Samwel
Samwel is a nine-year-old boy from Shinyanga, a city located in northern Tanzania. Growing up in a family with four siblings, Samwel enjoys an active and engaging childhood. He has a passion for futball (soccer), spending much of his free time playing and developing his skills on the field. In addition to sports, Samwel is…
Sheila
Sheila is a resilient 10-year-old girl from Arusha, Tanzania, who has found a loving home at Camp Joshua Christian School since 2019. Tragically orphaned after losing her mother during childbirth, Sheila has been raised with the support of LOHADA. She lives at the school with her brother and sister, finding stability and hope in her…
Tariq
Tariq is an 11-year-old boy from Arusha, Tanzania, who lives with his mother and stepfather. Despite the challenges in his home life, where his stepfather appears disinterested, Tariq maintains a vibrant and hopeful spirit. He is deeply passionate about futbol and has a remarkable curiosity for science, especially studying the intricate parts of the human…
Vedastus (Vedasto)
Vedastus is a 12-year-old boy from Shinyanga, a village in northern Tanzania. Growing up in a bustling region known for its livestock and agricultural activities might explain his love of cows. Many people from his region make their living herding cattle. Vedastus comes from a family with three siblings – two brothers and one sister.His…
Wema
Wema is an 11-year-old Maasai girl from Arusha, Tanzania, living in challenging circumstances typical of many children in her community. She resides with her mother and brother Shedrack, having lost her father. Like many Maasai children, Wema has never attended school due to the significant barriers facing her community. The Maasai region faces substantial educational…