Blessing is a cherished as a long-awaited child in a loving family, yet growing up in a household facing significant financial hardship. Despite strong emotional support from his parents and siblings, limited income and unstable living conditions make it difficult to consistently provide adequate nutrition, healthcare, and early education. Blessing is at a critical stage […]
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Rashid’s life reflects both extreme vulnerability and inspiring resilience, having overcome severe acute malnutrition that once left him unable to walk. Living with his mother, who faces ongoing mental health challenges, and his grandmother, his primary caregiver, Rashid’s family struggles with chronic food insecurity, unstable income, and limited access to healthcare. Thanks to targeted nutrition, […]
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Nusra is unsponsored and the youngest of eight children, living with her mother after her father passed away. She is in her final year of secondary school, Form 4, and averages a Grade C+, placing her in a good position for her final exams at the end of 2026. Motivated to care for others in […]
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Johnmark is the youngest of four siblings. He has a twin brother, Zadock, who is also supported by Nasio. The twins live at home with their parents who work casual jobs to provide for the family. Johnmark joined Nasio in 2026 at St.Irene’s and is enjoying his time there. Johnmark’s other siblings have struggled to […]
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Zadock is the third-born of four siblings. He has a twin brother, Johnmark, who is also supported by Nasio and he lives at home with his parents. Zadock has joined Nasio at St. Irene’s in 2026 and is enjoying his start to school and making friends. He has a seizure disorder which has not yet […]
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Silas is the youngest of three children and his mother passed away in 2010. Since then, he has been raised by his maternal aunt, who relies on casual labour to provide for the family. Her income is irregular and often insufficient to cover school fees and basic needs, leaving Silas vulnerable. Despite this, he has […]
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Sumaya has a younger brother and lives with her father. Her parents separated in 2023 and her father struggles to care for the family due to unstable working opportunities and low income. Living in a single roomed mud house with a leaking roof, the family endures harsh conditions. Many days, Sumaya and her brother go […]
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My dad work’s casual jobs to provide for us but it isn’t enough to provide what we need.
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I am the youngest of four siblings and I live with my father who works as a casual labourer. We live in a two-roomed mud house with a roof of old, corroded iron sheets. The walls are fragile, particularly during heavy rains and strong winds. We struggle to get everyday items and do not have […]
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I am the youngest of three children and live with my grandmother. My parents are separated and work casual jobs to support us. I am in Grade 1 at school and enjoy spending time with my friends. In the future, I would like to be a teacher.
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