Tuesday, July 13, 2010

A Positive Change

After 2 years of sponsorship, Mwanza and his 4 siblings have a brighter future. Their income was listed as $20, and it has stayed like that for the past two years. However, thanks to several kind donations, they now get tuition support, food supplies, and whatever they may need for a total of approximately $50 a month.
In addition, they have been able to secure more small jobs, and now bring in $40 a month!! Not bad for 5 children living on their own!
Here is Mwanza's latest family record:
Age: 14 Sex: M Date of Birth: 8/5/1995
Height: 5 Feet 0 Inches Weight: 88 Pounds Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown
2. Attends School: Yes
3. Favorite School Subjects: Social Studies, Art, Science
Favorite Pastimes: Playing soccer, Playing with toys and cars, Playing with friends
Chores at Home: Washing dishes, Taking out the trash, Cooking
Talents or Hobbies: Sport, Singing, Dancing
Languages Spoken: Nyanja

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S FAMILY:
4. Approximate monthly income for the family (in U.S. Dollars): $40.00
5. Name of Father: Usifu Occupation:
(If not present, why?) Deceased
6. Name of Mother: Chipo Occupation:
(If not present, why?) Deceased
7. Brothers and Sisters:
Name: Clever Age: 12 Sex: M Name: Lovemore Age: 8 Sex: M
Name: Manase Age: 9 Sex: F Name: Mary Age: 16 Sex: F
8. Child lives with: Relatives

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S HOME:
9. Description of Home: One multi-use room, One Bedroom
Construction: Walls: Concrete block Roof: Corrugated metal Floor: Concrete
Cooking Facilities: Coal stove
Sleeping Accommodations: Sleeps on the floor with mattress
10. Facilities and Services:
Water Source: Community faucets
Electricity: Available but not affordable
Sanitary Facility: Community latrine

2 comments:

Barbara said...

How wonderful that their situation has improved so dramatically and how much happier they look now. This photo says it all!!

Cheers

Barbara

Shay said...

They look so happy and are blessed to be able to receive your support! God bless.