BACKGROUND:

Kirabo Fatumah is a 10-year-old Congolese girl currently residing in a refugee settlement in Uganda. Her early life has been marked by deep tragedy and loss. Her father, who served as a soldier in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Army, was killed in the 2018 conflict during the ongoing war. Following his death, Fatumah's mother fled the country with Fatumah and her three siblings, seeking safety in Uganda.

The family lived in the refugee settlement for four years, but in 2022, Fatumah's mother tragically died in a motorcycle accident while returning from the mosque after prayers. This heartbreaking event left all four children as full orphans. They live in a small, old mud house within the settlement, struggling daily to meet even the most basic needs such as food and education.

Fatumah is now under the care of her 17-year-old elder brother, who has taken on the immense responsibility of looking after his younger siblings despite having no stable income, support. Despite all the challenges, she wants to become a teacher.

You can sponsor Fatumah for $50 per month.

ABOUT YOUR NEW SPONSORSHIP

To sponsor a child or class, complete the form above with your contact details, naming the child or class, and their number.

We will be in touch by email and forward a form for filling in your payment details and other information. You can scan, fill in and email back to our office, or take a photo on your phone and send to us.

Soon, you will receive an introductory letter from your selected child or class / teacher from Africa, and a beautiful profile card of your child/class.

African children love receiving letters from you, as well as a photo of your family. These can be scanned and emailed to our office for forwarding to our partner in Africa who will print and deliver your letter.

Sponsored children can be visited in country depending on their local environment at the time, your visa, or permit to enter a refugee settlement and arrangements with our African project partner.

Please note: every African child wants to be a doctor or a lawyer, a pilot or an engineer! Your sponsorship may not get them that far, however, they will have a brighter future, whether they complete secondary, tertiary or a vocational course.

It is good to be aware that sometimes children leave the region and are lost from our program, others are forbidden to continue study, some are forced into early marriage and occasionally some die. We hope that your sponsoring experience will be a long and rewarding one.

Enquiries? Please call in to Jambo Sana, 72 Main Rd, Nairne, or phone our office Wednesday to Friday 0881880398 or emai  hope@ahi.org.au

Thankyou for Caring!