How it Works
In Uganda, children die daily of malnutrition, and of lack of medical treatment, basic necessities & loving care. Many of the children live in desperate situations, sleeping on dirt floors and becoming infested with lice, fleas, and worms. Many will grow up with no education from lacking the means to pay public school fees.
Most of the children supported through sponsorship live with a single parent, intact impoverished family or extended family members; some are cared for in the ministry’s Children’s Home. Ministry staff see sponsored children weekly at AWANA club activities and visit their homes regularly to supplement food, clothing and household needs. Donations help us provide these educational and supplemental needs.
In order to raise these children out of the cycle of poverty into which they were born, sponsorship offers a quality education at the ministry’s Genesis Nursery and Primary School as well as secondary school (high school) and vocational or university training in the country.
We have also established Holmes Medical Clinic to provide affordable medical care to the community and our sponsored children. Your generous gift will allow us to provide ongoing, vital medical services to those who would otherwise go untreated for serious conditions.
The Three Types of Sponsorships:
Asanasi N
Asanasi N
Age: 4 | Grade: Not yet in School
Asanasi Naula was born on March 8, 2022. She currently lives with her grandmother along with her sister. Her father tragically died in a car accident in 2025. Her mother was overwhelmed, without resources, remarried, and left her two daughters with their grandmother. Her frail grandmother struggles daily to provide even the basics for Asanasi and her sister, Joy.
Asanasi currently needs help with food and clothing and will need sponsorship for school fees, uniforms, books and other essentials to begin her education. Sponsorship will give her the chance to start life on a stronger footing, with the promise of a brighter future.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Brian M
Brian M
Age: 4 | Grade: Not yet in School
Brian Mwerere was born on November 4, 2021 . He lives with both parents, who work as casual laborers with very limited income. With four children to care for, their small earnings cannot sustain the family’s needs.
Brian is eager to begin school, but his parents cannot afford the school fees, uniforms, shoes or medical care. Sponsorship would give Brian the opportunity to receive an education, access healthcare, and enjoy the simple joys of childhood without the constant burden of poverty.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Mary A
Mary A
Age: 4 | Grade: Not Yet In School
Mary lives with her mother in extreme poverty. Her father abandoned the family due to alcoholism. Her mother works in people’s gardens for very little pay.
Mary longs for the chance to attend a good school, have books, uniforms, and a safe environment. Sponsorship will allow her to join Genesis Primary School, where she will receive education, spiritual guidance, nutrition and medical care.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Bridget N
Bridget N
Age: 4 | Grade: Not Yet In School
Bridget Naula was born on September 5, 2021. She lives with both parents, who are themselves very young and struggling in extreme poverty. Her father works as a casual laborer, while her mother is a housewife with no income.
Bridget is not yet in school, but she is a lively child with dreams of learning and building a better future. With sponsorship, she could begin school at age 5, receive scholastic materials, food, and medical care, and grow into the confident young Christian woman she is meant to be.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
William K
William K
Age: 4 | Grade: Pre School
William Kamwada was born May 14 2022. He is a young boy full of potential. He lives with both parents, who work as casual laborers. With many children to care for, their small earnings cannot sustain the family’s needs.
William dreams of going to school, but his parents cannot afford fees, uniforms, or medical care. Sponsorship would give William the opportunity to receive an education, access healthcare, and enjoy the simple joys of childhood without the constant burden of poverty.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Trina N
Trina N
Age: 4 | Grade: Not started school yet
Trina Namuge was born on September 21, 2021. Her father works as a boda-boda driver, earning very little, while her mother labors in gardens for meager wages. With many children to care for, the family struggles daily to provide even food.
Trina hopes to start school when she is 5. Sponsorship would give her the opportunity to attend Genesis Primary School, receive books, uniforms, and spiritual support. Trina and her parents are hopeful for a bright future for her.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Daniella A
Daniella A
Age: 4 | Grade: Not started school yet
Daniella lives with her single mother and four siblings. Her father disappeared one day, leaving the family. Her mother works as a cleaner in village homes, earning too little to sustain the family.
Daniella hopes to join Genesis Primary School when she turns five. Sponsorship would provide her with school fees, uniforms, shoes, and scholastic materials, guving her the chance to begin her education and escape the cycle of poverty.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Aaron M
Aaron M
Age: 4 | Grade: Not started school yet
Aaron’s young life has been marked by tragedy. His father died in May 2024 from multiple organ failure, and his mother passed away in October 2025 in a car accident. Aaron now lives with his uncle, who carries the heavy responsibility of caring for many children.
Despite the trauma he has endured, Aaron is a promising and determined child who shows remarkable resilience. Sponsorship will allow Aaron to attend HUM’s Genesis Primary School, where he will receive quality academic and biblical education, giving him the tools to overcome his painful past and build a hopeful future.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Rehanah A
Rehanah A
Age: 5 | Grade: Not started school yet
Rehanah Akello was born March 14, 2021. She lives with her paternal grandmother after her mother abandoned her and her father’s whereabouts became unknown. Rahanah’s grandmother, elderly and widowed, struggles to care for her.
Rehanah is a happy child but often isolates herself from other children, preferring to stay with her grandmother. She has not yet started school and needs support to feel included with other children, to receive education, and to grow up knowing Jesus loves her. Sponsorship will allow Rehanah to attend school and help her grandmother to properly care for her.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Florence K
Florence K
Age: 5 | Grade: Pre School
Florence Konghai was born June 5, 2020. She is a bright and energetic girl who lives with both of her parents in a small village where life is marked by extreme poverty. Her father works tirelessly as a casual laborer, taking on any job he can find to put food on the table, while her mother, a housewife, has no source of income.
Despite these challenges, Florence has already begun school at a poorly resourced public institution. She is an active child who loves to play and make friends, and she dreams of achieving great things in life. Without support, however, her education and health are at risk. Sponsorship would provide Florence with school fees, food and medical care, giving her the chance to grow into the confident young woman she aspires to be.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Vanessa N
Vanessa N
Age: 5 | Grade: Pre School
Vanessa is currently attending pre-school in Genesis Primary School, and is doing well as one of the top students in her class.
Vanessa lost her mother to breast cancer, and she now lives with her father who works as a boda boda rider, riding a motorcycle for someone else in order to earn a small income to support the family.
Vanessa attends AWANA every Saturday and church every Sunday. She is known as a quiet, loving, and cheerful girl who brings joy to those around her.
However, due to the family’s financial situation, Vanessa needs support to help provide education and basic necessities. She is currently partially sponsored by a group of HUM graduates, but needs an additional sponsor to fully fund her basic needs.
Sponsorship need: $30/month
Miracle N
Miracle N
Age: 6 | Grade: P.1
Miracle Nawawa was born on September 10, 2019. She lives with her widowed mother, who struggles to care for six children after losing her husband in an accident. Miracle attends a local school and works hard in her studies.
Miracle is active, playful, and deeply loving toward her siblings. She attends AWANA regularly and enjoys dancing and playing ball games. Sponsorship would help Miracle continue her education and meet her basic needs, giving her hope for a brighter future despite her family’s hardships.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Ritah K
Ritah K
Age: 6 | Grade: Not yet in School
Rita Kakayi was born April 4, 2020. She should be in school, but she is not in school yet. Her father left the family because her mother lives with a disability and he decided to leave. Ritah’s mother is unable to work due to her condition and they live in Ritah’s grandmother’s home.
Rita needs support for school fees, uniforms, books, school supplies, food and medical care. With sponsorship, Ritah could overcome the stigma and hardship she has faced, and step into a future filled with dignity and opportunity.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Joy K
Joy K
Age: 6 | Grade: Not yet in School
Joy Katooko was born January 30, 2020. She is a gentle girl whose life changed tragically when her father died in a car accident in 2025. Coming from a polygamous family, Joy’s young mother–herself uneducated and with no means of support–remarried and left Joy and her siblings in the care of their frail grandmother.
Joy has not yet been able to attend school. She longs for the chance to learn, to play with other children, and to build a future beyond the hardships she has known. A sponsor’s support would mean everything to Joy, opening the door to education, stability, and hope.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Stephen K
Stephen K
Age: 6 | Grade: Primary 1
Stephen Moses Kalabo is a young boy currently studying first year at Genesis Primary School. He lives with both of his parents, who struggle with extreme poverty.
His father works as a casual laborer, doing small jobs for people in order to earn money to feed the family, while his mother is a housewife without a steady source of income. Because of their difficult situation, it is often hard for the family to meet even basic needs such as food and shelter.
Despite these challenges, Stephen is doing well in school and performs well in his class. He is a bright child with great potential. Stephen needs support to help cover school fees, food, medical care and learning materials. He is currently receiving partial sponsorship from graduates of the HUM program, but needs an additional sponsor to fully fund his education and basic needs.
Sponsorship need: $30/month
Sarah W
Sarah W
Age: 12 | Grade: Primary 5
Sarah is the only girl in a family of six children and the youngest in her home. She lives with her mother after her father abandoned the family several years ago and started another household. Since then, her mother has been the sole provider. Sarah’s mother works as a cleaner to earn a living and provide food for the family. Although she works very hard, her income is not enough to meet all the children’s educational and basic needs.
Sarah is currently at Genesis Nursery and Primary School. She is a quiet and gentle child who enjoys school. She has friends who support her, especially with reading and challenging subjects. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her friends. She regularly attends AWANA every Saturday and church on Sundays, which contributes to her moral and spiritual growth. At home, Sarah is responsible and caring. Being the only girl, she enjoys helping her mother with domestic work and also assists her elderly grandmother.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Stephen D
Stephen D
Age: 16 | Grade: Primary 6
Stephen attends Genesis Primary School. His parents are divorced and he lives with his mother and step-father. They are both peasant farmers and have little money. Their home leaks when it rains.
Stephen enjoys school and playing foot ball. He also likes the color red. He has not attended AWANA yet, although invited many times. He is receiving a Biblical world-view from Genesis Primary School and will prayerfully receive Christ in his near future. HUM sponsorship is enabling him to attend school and receive help with basic needs.
Sponsorship need: $40/month
Innocent N
Innocent N
Age: 16 | Grade: Primary 6
Innocent was very sick when we started sponsoring him in 2015. He had very serious malnutrition. His mother could not care for him and she left him with his grandparents who have tried to care for him. He is still sick at times but has improved.
Innocent has struggled in school and is just finishing up the 5th grade. He is a very playful boy and enjoys bike riding. He is learning about Jesus at Awana and Sunday school as well as at our Genesis Primary School.
Innocent recently lost his sponsor and needs a new sponsor to help with his educational, nutritional, medical and other basic needs. Sponsorship will make a meaningful difference in his life, lifting him out of the cycle of poverty into which he was born.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Terah I
Terah I
Age: |13 Grade: Primary 7
Terah is the firstborn in a family of three children. He has one brother and one sister. He currently lives with his aunt after his mother abandoned the children. Although both parents are alive, they are separated. Terah’s father suffers from ongoing health problems and works as a casual laborer in construction. Due to his poor health, he is unable to work for long hours and earns very little income. As a result, he is unable to adequately provide food for the children or pay school fees. This has placed Terah in a very vulnerable situation.
Terah is a social and cheerful child who loves school and is eager to continue his education. In his free time, Terah enjoys playing football (soccer) and riding a bicycle, activities that help him stay active and happy. Your support can restore Terah’s education and help change his life for the better.
Sponsorship need: $45/month
Agnes Bettina
Agnes Bettina
Age: 17 | Grade: Secondary 1
Agnes is the only child of her mother, who struggles to make ends meet by doing different small jobs to support her. Agnes lost her father before she was born, and his relatives abandoned her and her mother at birth because she was a girl child. Since then, her mother has raised her alone under very difficult circumstances. Agnes transferred to secondary school at the beginning of 2026.
Agnes is a God-fearing and committed young girl who is actively involved in church activities. Agnes enjoys singing in Sunday School and often leads praise and worship during AWANA every Saturday. She also helps with serving food after AWANA, showing responsibility and a heart for service. In her free time, Agnes enjoys playing netball and participating in athletics, which help her stay active and confident.
Sponsoring Agnes will help secure her education and give her hope for a brighter future.
Sponsorship need: $75/month
Abuneri B
Abuneri B
Age: 16 | Grade: Secondary 1
Abuneri Bumba recently completed his Primary Leaving Examinations last year and joined Senior One this year at Bukedea Comprehensive School.
Abuneri lives with his father and stepmother. His biological mother abandoned him and his younger sister when they were still very young. As the firstborn child, Abuneri often carries a lot of responsibility at home.
He enjoys playing football and listening to music during his free time. During school holidays, he actively participates in AWANA and Sunday school programs, showing his strong connection with church activities.
With support, Abuneri hopes to continue his education and create a brighter future for himself and his family.
Sponsorship need: $105/month from one or between two sponsors
Blessing K
Blessing K
Age: 16 | Grade: Secondary 1
Blessing Kakazi recently joined secondary school in Senior One after successfully completing her Primary Leaving Examinations in 2025.
Blessing lives with her maternal grandmother. Her parents both remarried and left her in the care of her elderly grandmother, who struggles to provide for her needs. Despite these challenges, Blessing is a bright and determined girl who desires to continue her education. She enjoys singing in the church choir on Sundays and also participates in AWANA activities during school holidays.
Blessing needs educational support so that she can remain in school and build a better future for herself.
Sponsorship need: $105/month from on or between two sponsors
Kenneth K
Kenneth K
Age: 17 | Grade: Secondary 1
Kenneth Ketta has faced many hardships in his life. His mother passed away, and his father is very sick with HIV/AIDS. Sadly, his father abandoned him and his sister. Kenneth now lives with his elderly grandfather, who is very weak and has no stable source of income. His grandmother, who used to help care for them, also passed away in 2025.
Life has been extremely difficult for Kenneth. He often struggles with loneliness and hardship, but he continues to attend school with determination. Kenneth loves the color blue, and his favorite sport is football. He also attends AWANA every Saturday.
Kenneth needs urgent support so that he can continue his education, regain hope, and build a stable future.
Sponsorship need: $105/month from one or between two sponsors
John K
John K
Age: 14 | Grade: Secondary 1
John is currently studying first year at Nabumali High School. He performed very well in his Primary Leaving Examinations and is considered one of the promising students at his school.
John enjoys playing football, and his favorite color is red. His hobbies include singing in the church choir, dancing, and playing games with friends.
Sadly, John lost his father in 2024 due to lung cancer. He now lives with his widowed mother, who is often sick and struggles to support the family. John is the youngest of six children.
John grew up in a God-fearing family, where his father was an active church member and served as the church treasurer. Today, John continues in that same faith, regularly attending AWANA and church, and he sings in the junior church choir.
Sponsorship need: $105/month from one or between two sponsors
Hellen N
Hellen N
Age: 17 | Grade: Secondary 1 – Vocational School
Hellen Ndole Nalyoka joined a vocational training school after completing her Primary Seven education. She is currently studying Tailoring and Fashion Design.
Hellen comes from a very poor family. Both parents are alive, but they struggle to support their many children. Her father works as a peasant farmer, doing farm labor for other people to earn a small income, while her mother is a housewife caring for the children at home.
Hellen enjoys playing netball and cooking, and she occasionally attends AWANA. She hopes to complete her vocational training so she can support herself and help her family in the future.
Sponsorship assistance will help her to successfully complete her vocational training and build a stable future.
Sponsorship need: $115/month from one or between two sponsors
Privis N
Privis N
Age: 14 | Grade: Secondary 1
Privis Namisi is currently studying at level Senior One (8th grade) at Amus College. She lives with both of her parents, but the family struggles with severe poverty. Her father is a peasant farmer, and her mother is a housewife caring for the children at home. Privis lives with two sisters and three brothers, and the family finds it difficult to meet their daily needs.
Privis attends AWANA regularly, and her favorite color is blue. She enjoys playing timber games with friends. She dreams of becoming a teacher in the future, but the family’s financial challenges make it difficult for her to continue her education without support.
Sponsorship need: $80/month from one or between two sponsors
Gerald T
Gerald T
Age: 18 | Grade: Secondary 1
Gerald is a quiet and thoughtful boy. His mother left home many years ago and has not been involved in his care, and his father is unknown. He lives with his maternal grandmother, who is elderly and often unwell. Since early childhood, Gerald has depended entirely on his grandmother for love and support. Growing up under the care of an elderly guardian has made Gerald mature beyond his age. He is calm, serious, and responsible, often behaving like an adult because of the circumstances he has faced.
Gerald completed his Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) last year and is currently waiting for his results to determine whether he can join secondary school or a vocational institution. He is eager to continue his education, but his situation places his future at great risk. With sponsorship support, Gerald would be able to continue his studies, receive proper care, and grow in a safe and supportive environment. This support would give him hope and the opportunity to build a stable and meaningful future.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Rebecca B
Rebecca B
Age: |17 Grade: Secondary 2
Rebecca lost both of her parents when she was a young child. She is currently in Secondary 1 grade level which is equivalent to 8th grade in the US. She lives with her widowed grandmother who struggles in and out of sickness and her two sisters.
Rebecca loves school and her favorite subject is physics. She has a dream of being a pilot in the future. Her favorite colors are red, blue and orange. She loves to read story books and novels. She also hopes to live an adventurous life touring new places. She has been sponsored by Hines Ugandan Ministry for the past 11 years. She is in need of an additional sponsor because of the extra costs of secondary school.
Sponsorship need: $65/month
Aidah G
Aidah G
Age: 17 | Grade: Secondary 2
Aidah lives with both of her parents. Her father is a bodaboda driver and her mother is a house wife. Her parents do not have enough money to pay for her school fees. Through sponsorship Aidah has been attending Genesis Nursery and Primary School and is now in Secondary School.
Aidah is a very capable girl, does very well in school and loves secondary school. She enjoys singing in Sunday school choir and participating in the debate club at school. She needs additional assistance for the increased school fees of attending secondary school.
Sponsorship need: $60/month
Joel Juuba
Joel Juuba
Age: 18 | Grade: Secondary 2
Joel is currently studying at Nabumali High School. He enjoys school very much, especially because he is an active football player on the school team. Joel finds learning exciting since many of the subjects he studies are new and interesting to him.
Joel lives with his elderly grandmother, who is blind and often sick, along with some of his uncles. His parents’ whereabouts are unknown because he was abandoned when he was still a baby. Because he has never known his parents, Joel lovingly refers to his grandparents as his mother and father.
Despite these challenges, Joel is a caring and responsible young man who helps his grandparents with domestic work at home. Spiritually, he is very active. He attends AWANA every Saturday and goes to church every Sunday whenever he is home from school. He also actively participates in AWANA games and activities.
Joel dreams of continuing his education and building a better future. However, he needs support to help him remain in school and achieve his goals.
Sponsorship need: $100/month
Peace K
Peace K
Age: 18 | Grade: Secondary 2
Peace was born with sickle cell disease since her father was a carrier. Peace has been battling with the disease since birth and it has affected her growth physically and academically. She lives with her father. Her mother left the family.
Peace is studying hard and is now in secondary school. She will need help from an additional sponsor in order to attend secondary school as well as help with her medical and basic needs.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Joseph K
Joseph K
Age: 16 | Grade: Secondary 2
Joseph is a reserved boy who is shy and quiet. He loves to read and his favorite novel is Oliver Twist. Joseph is working hard in his new high school so that he can achieve his goals for the future. In his free time he enjoys football, a lot, and riding a bicycle.
Joseph lives with his father, but his father is elderly and sickly and cannot adequately provide for the family. His mother left them and married another man. Joseph needs support from an additional sponsor to cover his school fees and basic needs.
Sponshorship Need: $80/month
Trevor M
Trevor M
Age: 16 | Grade: Secondary 1
Trevor’s parents moved and left Trevor with his aunt since they were unable to provide for his secondary education and care for his basic needs. His aunt is helping to raise him and care for him. Trevor helps his aunt doing household chores and cooking when he is not in school.
Trevor started high school this year and he is performing well at school. He is living in a new place and studying in a new class environment and making new friends at school. In addition to his studies, he enjoys playing football at school and going to AWANA’s on Saturdays and church on Sundays. Trevor has a bright future ahead of him as he is able to complete his secondary education through the assistance of HUM sponsorship
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Angella N
Angella N
Age: 15 | Grade: Secondary 2
Angella is a very intelligent and capable girl. She started Seroma Christian High School this year and is getting outstanding grades in most of her subjects. She is tall and slim and enjoys singing and dancing. She is one of the young star choir members. She is also an active member in AWANA and church.
Her father is a pastor and her mother left the family when she was very young. Her father had trouble taking care of her along with his responsibilities as a pastor, and placed her into another Christian family. This family became her guardians. He did this so that she could have motherly love and care. Angella needs help from an additional sponsor to be fully funded for her school fees and basic needs.
Sponsorship need: $120/month from one or between two sponsors
George N
George N
Age: |18 Grade: Secondary 2
George is a tall, muscular boy who started secondary school this year. He is very happy to be able to attend secondary school at Kamonkoli College and takes his studies very seriously to do as well as he can. In his free time he likes dancing and watching movies.
George lost his father when he was five years old. He is the youngest in his family. He lives with his mother and siblings. His mother has done her best to provide for the family after she became a widow, but she earns little money as a temporary worker at odd jobs. George needs a secondary sponsor to help pay for his school tuition and basic needs.
Sponsorship need: $50/month
Patrick O
Patrick O
Age: 17 | Grade: Secondary 2
Patrick comes from a polygamous family and his mother is the youngest wife. His father’s business failed during COVID and he has since been without an income. The entire family is suffering.
Patrick began high school this year and is need of a scholarship sponsor to help cover the additional cost that this brings. He is a good student, on the quiet side, and has a happy disposition. He has spent many years in our Awana program and Sunday school classes as well as learning a Biblical world view at Genesis Primary School. Sponsorship is making a meaningful difference in Patrick’s life, giving him hope for a future and the opportunity to become a Godly leader for his community and country.
Sponsorship Need: $140/month between one or two sponsors
Jeremiah W
Jeremiah Walikwa
Age: 18 | Grade: Secondary 2
Jeremiah currently studies at Nabumali High School. He enjoys school very much, especially because the school has a swimming pool where students sometimes swim during physical education classes. He is passionate about singing and praising the Lord. At school he actively participates in the school choir and Scripture Union, and at home he is also involved in the church choir. During AWANA meetings, Jeremiah often helps lead songs and activities.
His spiritual growth and involvement in church activities have helped him develop strong character. Jeremiah is known as a disciplined, humble, and respectful young man.
Although his parents separated due to family conflicts, Jeremiah now lives with his mother who works as a cleaner at a crafts center to support the family. With educational support, Jeremiah hopes to complete his studies and improve both his life and the life of his family.
Sponsorship need: $65/month
Jonathan W
Jonathan W
Age: |14 Grade: Secondary 2
Jonathan is a quiet and intelligent boy who started secondary school this year at Nabumali High School. He gets along well with others and enjoys playing football, video games and watching movies. He also is an avid reader and enjoys reading fictional, inspiring stories.
Jonathan lost his father four years ago. He was a polygamous man who married three women and his mother was the last wife. After his father died, they became extremely poor. He needs an additional sponsor to fully fund his education and basic needs.
Sponsorship need: $40/month
Innocent B
Innocent B
Age: |19 Grade: Secondary 3
Innocent loves high school and enjoys playing handball and football. He wants to be an entrepreneur and own his own business. His father left the family and he lives with his mother. She works as a custodian at Holmes clinic but does not make enough money to send Innocent to high school.
Innocent helps his mother at home as well as focusing on his school work. He looks forward to graduating and God willing owning his own business in the future.
Innocent needs help from an additional sponsor in order to fully fund his education and basic needs.
Sponsorship need: $45/month
Hamim K
Hamim K
Age: 16 | Grade: Secondary 3
Hamim lives with her mother and brother. Her father is Muslim and when her mother received Christ, her father did not let her remain in the home and the family was separated. Her father offers no financial support. Hamim and her brother live with their mother and are in need of financial assistance in order to attend school.
Hamim started receiving help from HUM when she was in primary school and attended the Genesis Primary School. She learned about Jesus and attended AWANA and Sunday School. She is now in Secondary School and is doing well. Hamim has a bright future ahead of her as she grows in her relationship with Christ and is able to complete her education.
Sponsorship need: $90/month
Zaituna K
Zaituna K
Age: |19 Grade: Secondary 3
Zaituna lives with a neighbor who took her in after her mother abandoned her. She has been sponsored by HUM for the last 9 years and enjoys attending AWANA every Saturday and church on Sunday.
Zaituna is currently in Secondary 2 level at school which is equivalent to 9th grade in the US. In addition to her studies she enjoys playing soccer. She needs an additional sponsor to fully fund her basic needs, school fees and supplies.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Andrew M
Andrew Mulisha
Age: 18 | Grade: Secondary 3
Andrew is an orphan who lost his mother at a very young age. His father’s whereabouts are unknown. After his mother passed away, Andrew and his sister were raised by their elderly grandmother, who later became sick and eventually passed away. After their grandmother’s death, their maternal uncle forced them to leave their grandmother’s home, claiming they might take his property. This left Andrew and his sister without a place to stay until an aunt took them in and provided shelter.
Despite the many hardships he has faced, Andrew has grown into a God-fearing and loving young man. He is very active in church activities, including intercession and worship services on Sundays. He also participates actively in AWANA praise and worship programs.
Andrew is currently studying at Bukedea Comprehensive School. He enjoys his school because it provides a new environment where he has made many friends. He is also a member of the Scripture Union at school.
Andrew needs educational support to help him continue his studies and build a brighter future.
Sponsorship need: $45/month
George M
George M
Age: 19 | Grade: Secondary 3
George is currently studying in Senior Three at Bukedea Comprehensive School and is working hard in his studies.
George lost his father at a young age, and his mother later remarried and moved away. She left George and his sister Sharon in the care of their elderly grandmother, who is a widow and struggles to provide for their basic needs. George and his sister lack many of the necessities required for their education because of the difficult financial situation at home.
George is determined to succeed and hopes that through education he can break the cycle of poverty in his family and create a better future.
Sponshorship Need: $65/month
Faith N
Faith N
Age: |17 Grade: Secondary 3
Faith comes from a polygamous family with many children. Due to financial hardship, some of her siblings were separated and taken to different homes, while others dropped out of school. Faith is a twin, but because of limited resources, her twin sister advanced in school while Faith remained one class behind.
Faith is currently a student at Bukedea Comprehensive School, where she is in Secondary Three. She enjoys school and performs best in Chemistry and Mathematics. She also loves playing football (soccer) and actively participates in school life. Faith is a caring and responsible girl who loves playing with younger children. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music and helping her parents with house chores. She attends AWANA every Saturday and church on Sundays, and at times she takes part in leading praise and worship.
Faith dreams of becoming a nurse so that she can help the sick and the needy in her community. With sponsorship support, Faith will be able to continue her education, develop her talents, and work toward achieving her dream of serving others through healthcare.
Sponsorship need: $55/month
Loy Birike
Loy Birike
Age: 20 | Grade: Secondary 4
Loy is currently preparing to sit for her Senior Four national examinations, after which she hopes to join Advanced Level studies next year, God willing. Throughout her education, Loy has been an average but hardworking student who is determined to succeed.
She has grown into a confident and intelligent young woman who enjoys debating and listening to music during her free time. Spiritually, she remains committed to her faith and regularly attends AWANA on Saturdays and church services on Sundays.
Loy’s family experienced separation due to polygamy when her father married other wives. This situation forced her mother to remarry elsewhere, leaving Loy in the care of her grandmother. Sadly, her grandmother passed away two years ago, and Loy now lives with her father.
Sponsorship need: $45/month
Apollo D
Apollo D
Age: |16 Grade: Secondary 4
Apollo lives with his father and seven siblings. His mother abandoned the family. His father works in the village school as a cook. His salary is very low and he cannot sustain the whole family.
Apollo is attending St. Paul College and is in Secondary 3 grade, which is equivalent to 10th grade. He is doing great in his school, making good grades and loving school. He needs sponsorship assistance to pay for school fees, uniforms and other scholastic materials.
Sponsorship need: $100/month
Trust Khalayi
Trust Khalayi
Age: 18 | Grade: Secondary 4
Trust comes from a humble family where both parents are peasant farmers working hard to provide for their children. As the first-born child, Trust carries significant responsibility in helping support her family.
She is currently in Senior Four, preparing to complete her High School Level studies this year. If all goes well, she hopes to continue with Advanced Level studies next year. Trust is an average but hardworking student who is determined to succeed in her education. She is known at school for her discipline and good character, often receiving positive comments from her teachers.
During her free time, Trust enjoys singing and listening to music. At home, she helps her parents with many domestic chores, demonstrating her sense of responsibility and respect for her family. Spiritually, she attends AWANA every Saturday and church every Sunday.
Trust needs an additional sponsor to fully cover her education and basic needs.
Sponsorship need: $45/month
Ian Kyalo
Ian Steven Kyalo
Age: 20 | Grade: Secondary 4
Ian lives with his mother, grandmother and other relatives. His parents separated due to domestic violence in the family.
Ian is currently studying at Busoga College with only one more year remaining to complete his high school level education. He works hard in his studies and receives good to average grades. He is one of the active players on the school football team. He is grateful for the supportive environment and good meals at his high school.
Ian has grown into a responsible and respectful young man who regularly attends AWANA on Saturdays and church on Sundays. He needs an additional sponsor to fully cover his expenses for school fees and other basic needs.
Sponsorship need: $60/month
Martin Magoola
Martin Magoola
Age: 16 | Grade: Secondary 4
Martin is currently a Senior Four candidate, preparing to complete his Ordinary Level education this year and hoping to join Advanced Level studies next year. He is passionate about football and plays for his school team. Football is one of his greatest interests, and he enjoys spending much of his free time practicing and playing with friends.
Martin is the youngest child in a family of four and the only boy. Martin enjoys dancing and listening to music as his hobbies. His favorite colors are blue and black, and his favorite meal is rice with beans. Martin is also a devoted Christian who attends church regularly and values his faith. He needs an additional sponsor to fully cover his education fees and basic needs.
Sponsorship need: $70/month
Rachel M
Rachel M
Age: |19 Grade: Secondary 4
Rachel is a hardworking and motivated young woman living with both of her parents. Her mother works part-time as a tailor at Kamonkoli Craft Center, while her father is a peasant farmer who depends on a small garden to support the family. Despite their efforts, the family lives in extreme poverty and struggles to meet basic needs such as school fees, food, and other essentials.
Rachel is a disciplined and faith-centered student. During school time, Rachel actively participates in the Scripture Union, and during holidays she faithfully attends AWANA every Saturday. She also attends church regularly, which plays an important role in her life and personal growth. In her free time, Rachel enjoys dancing and running, activities that help her stay positive and healthy.
Sponsorship would be an investment in Rachel’s education, faith, and future.
Sponsorship need: $100/month from one or between two sponsors
Josephine N
Josephine N
Age: 18 | Grade: Secondary 4
Josephine lives with her mother. Her father died when she was a young girl before school age. They have struggled to have daily food and shelter before receiving assistance from Hines Ugandan Ministries.
Josephine is needing a sponsor to help her with her basic needs and pay for secondary school. She is currently attending school at Kamonkoli College. She works hard and her performance is good. She is so thankful to God for the assistance to complete her education and help her family out of poverty.
Sponsorship need: $140/month from one or between two sponsors
Chrispus O
Chrispus O
Age: 19 | Grade: Secondary 4
Chrispus Osuma lives with both of his parents. His father works as a casual laborer, while his mother is a housewife. Although they work hard, the family struggles to meet the educational needs of their children.
Chrispus is the second born in a family of four children. He is known as a hardworking and responsible boy both at home and at school. According to the new school curriculum, he is performing well academically and successfully progressed to Senior Four this year.
He has grown into a physically strong and spiritually mature young man. Chrispus is a quiet and respectful boy who participates in AWANA programs and church activities whenever he is at home.
With additional support, Chrispus hopes to complete his education and pursue his dreams for a better future.
Sponsorship need: $170/month from one or between two sponsors
Margret W
Margret W
Age: 17 | Grade: Secondary 4
Margret goes by the nickname “Teddy”. She lives with her single mother in extreme poverty. Her father passed away last year and her mother is sick and struggling to feed the family. HUM sponsorship is helping Teddy complete high school and provide for her basic food and medical needs.
Teddy went to Genesis Primary School and has participated in AWANA’s and Sunday School. She is now in her 3rd year at Nabumali High School. She works hard in her studies at school and her school grades are very good. As she completes her education, she will be able to help break the cycle of poverty in her family to the glory of God. Teddy needs an additional sponsor to cover all her school fees, uniforms and school supplies.
Sponsorship Need: $90/month
Edith B
Edith B
Age: |19 Grade: Secondary 5
Edith lives with her father and brothers. Her mother abandoned the family. Her father is very sick and unable to walk. Her older brothers are taking care of their sick father and the family is struggling in extreme poverty.
Edith attends Seroma Christian High School and is in Secondary 4 level (10th grade). She works hard in school and her performance is good. Edith can help break the cycle of poverty in her family by completing her education and following God’s guidance. She is very grateful for the opportunity to attend Seroma Christian High School, but needs sponsorship help to pay for school tuition, food, medical and other scholastic materials.
Sponsorship need: $70/month
Rachel G
Rachel G
Age: 20 | Grade: Secondary 4
Rachel is a charming teenager in her fourth year at Iganga Secondary School. She is a very bright student and was among the best last term. Her school performance is on target for graduation and possible entry to college. Rachel loves learning at her school and at Sunday School about Jesus and the Bible.
Her family is unable to support her with school fees, uniforms, and supplies, but HUM is committed to ensure she has the opportunity to complete her education, advance out of the cycle of poverty, and grow in her relationship with Christ. She is hopeful to fulfil her God-given destiny and give back to her family and community in Uganda.
Sponsorship Need: $80/month
Pete H
Pete H
Age: 21 | Grade: Secondary 5
Pete is in his fourth year of secondary school, equivalent to 10th grade, at Jinja College. He has three brothers and three sisters and his father passed away when he was two years old. His mother earns a little income from her home garden and sewing from her home. Previously the family was Muslim, but they have now all changed to Christianity. In his free time, Pete loves to play football and read simple fictional books with inspiring stories.
Pete is working hard in school and wants to break the cycle of poverty in his family by completing his high school education and continuing on to higher education either in college or a trade school. He needs an additional sponsor to fully fund his school fees and basic needs.
Sponsorship need: $40/month
Charles I
Charles I
Age: 19 | Grade: Secondary 5
Charles is in his fourth year of secondary school, equivalent to 10th grade, at Jinja College. He is very tall and plays on the basket ball team at school. Charles loves traveling to new places with his team. He also is pushing hard to do well in his studies in order to graduate and have a brighter future.
Charles lives with both of his parents, but his father was in the Uganda army and he was blinded by a bomb blast while on duty that also crippled him so that he cannot walk. His mother is a housewife and the family became in desperate need after his father could no longer work. Charles needs help from an additional sponsor to help pay his school fees and basic needs.
Sponsorship need: $30/month
Umaru K
Umaru K
Age: |18 Grade: Secondary 4
Umaru was born into a Muslim family. He lost his father at a very young age and his mother abandoned him to her parent’s home. He has been raised by his grandparents. He has learned about Jesus Christ and the Bible through the AWANA program.
Umaru is shy and enjoys listening to music. He likes playing football and baseball. He competed at the national level at his school in baseball. He is working hard to complete his Secondary Education and hopes to get a good job, help his grandparents, and overcome the cycle of poverty in his life. He needs an additional sponsor in order to fully fund his basic needs and educational expenses.
Sponsorship need: $70/month
Benjamin K
Benjamin K
Age: 20 | Grade: Secondary 6
Benjamin comes from a polygamous family background. His father abandoned him and his mother at a very early age after discovering his own health status. The father later passed away, leaving Benjamin’s mother infected and without any source of income. She is currently living positively with HIV/AIDS and is struggling to care for Benjamin on her own under very difficult circumstances.
Despite these hardships, Benjamin has grown into a disciplined, hopeful, and faith-driven young man. He loves attending AWANA and Sunday School, where he actively participates in sharing Bible stories with his friends. In his free time, he also enjoys playing games, which helps him stay cheerful and connected with others.
Benjamin is a student at Amus College Secondary School, where he is currently in Senior Six (Advanced Level). He is committed to completing his secondary education and has a strong desire to join university next year.
Sponsorship need: $40/month
Desire N
Desire N
Age: 21 | Grade: Secondary 6
Desire is a friendly girl who is performing well at school. She has a challenge as she has only one leg. She still likes playing netball despite her challenging situation and she socializes well with others. Her parents are both peasant farmers and they both are HIV positive. At times her mother seems to have mental health issues due to long time of taking prescription drugs for her HIV illness.
Desire needs assistance from an additional sponsor in order to finish her Secondary School education and move on to higher education whether college or trade school. She has a bright future to break the cycle of poverty in her family.
Sponsorship need: $60/month
Abby M
Abby M
Age: 19 | Grade: University 1
Abby is in his last year of high school. Last year he was #1 in his class. He is very serious with his studies and is taking extra mathematics, economics and geography. He also loves going to church and he attends AWANA regularly. He loves playing basketball and soccer.
Abby lives with his maternal grandparents and he usually helps them with house chores. After Abby graduates from high school he will stay in the HUM program to attend college or a trade school. This will ensure that he will be able to get a good job. He is on the right path to become a future Christian leader in Uganda.
Sponsorship need: $90/month
Gladys M
Gladys M
Age: 20 | Grade: University 1
Gladys is part of a large family with four brothers and five sisters. Her father is a day laborer and her mother is a house wife. Gladys loves reading books and attending school. She also attends AWANA on Saturdays and a youth church service on Sundays. She is a big help at home with her younger brothers and sisters.
Gladys needs assistance from an additional sponsor in order to move on to higher education. She has completed Secondary 6 and will be starting University soon. With her foundation in Christ and a path forward to complete her education, she has a bright future to escape the cycle of poverty as she moves into adulthood.
Sponsorship need: $60/month
Mary N
Mary N
Age: 22 | Grade: University 1
Mary is a hard-working girl both at school and at home. She is a quiet, reserved girl, but still has many friends. She is very focused on doing well at school. Mary comes from a poor polygamous family with many siblings. She has a twin brother named Moses. Her father appears to have a drinking problem and her mother is a house wife who earns a little bit of money by digging.
Mary needs financial assistance in order to complete her education and break out of the cycle of poverty. She needs an additional sponsor in order to fund her attendance at Iganga Secondary School.
Sponsorship need: $80/month
Faith N
Faith N
Age: 19 | Grade: University 1
Faith lives with her widowed mother and siblings. Her mother is sickly because of HIV virus and is no longer well enough to work. Faith stayed home for a few years to help her mother, and siblings. Now, with the help of HUM sponsorship, she is back in school.
Faith is an intelligent girl, excelling in her studies and doing very well in school. By completing her education, she can better help her mother and siblings and break the cycle of poverty in her family. Faith needs the help of an additional sponsor in order to be fully funded.
Sponsorship need: $40/month
Moses N
Moses N
Age: 22 | Grade: University 1
Moses comes from a polygamous family and his father abandoned them. He lives with his mother, grandmother, and other siblings. His mother works at odd jobs around the village, but she is unable to provide for all the family’s basic needs. Moses will graduate soon from high school and would like to attend college or vocational school, but he lost his previous sponsor.
Moses adores Awana and Sunday School. He is showing signs of an evangelist as he shares about Jesus and Bible stories with friends. He loves to play games and is a joy to be around. HUM is committed to assisting him to complete his education, overcome the cycle of poverty in his family, and grow in his relationship with Christ. He is a leader with a bright future.
Sponsorship Need: $80/month
Wickliffe W
Wickliffe W
Age: 20 | Grade: University 1
Wickliffe is nearly finished with Secondary School and he dreams of becoming an accountant in the future. His mother left the family and he lives with his elderly father. Wickliffe started being supported by HUM 13 years ago and has enjoyed learning about Christ in church and the AWANA program.
Wickliffe loves to play chess. His favorite color is navy blue. He studies very hard so that he can do well in school and fulfill his goal of becoming an accountant.
Sponsorship need: $100/month
Norah K
Norah K
Age: 23 | Grade: College 2
Norah lost her father at the age of seven. After his death, she was moved between different homes before eventually being placed in an orphanage, where she grew up. Despite the many challenges she faced, Norah has become a respectful, responsible, and compassionate young woman who loves the Lord and is committed to building a better future.
Norah is pursuing a Diploma in Medical Records and Health Informatics and is in her second year at Mild May Institute of Health Sciences. Norah has a strong passion for working in the medical field and hopes to continue her education and specialize in gynecology. Norah resides in an extension home, where she is very helpful to her peers. During school breaks, she assists by guiding and counseling others, as well as helping with cooking and cleaning. She is a role model to many and demonstrates maturity, leadership, and a strong sense of responsibility. Norah is currently not sponsored. Supporting Norah is an investment in education, compassion, and community health. Her anticipated graduation date is April 2027.
Sponsorship need: $150/month
Adrian N
Adrian N
Age: 18 | Grade: Trade School
Adrian is deaf and unable to speak clearly due to a side-effect of an injection which was given to him when he was sick at a younger age. He lives with both of his parents and 5 other siblings. His parents earn a small income and can’t afford to send Adrian to a special school and meet all of the families needs.
Adrian is at a school which will help him learn a skill with his disability so that he will be able to get a job. His target graduation date from this school is September 2026. Adrian has a good and grateful attitude and enjoys his school. He is also learning Biblical principles weekly at Sunday School. HUM is committed to helping him complete his education and live a productive and God-honoring life.
Sponsorship need: $80/month