By Seguya Ivan | Project leader
Every morning, while other children his age are still sleeping, a small boy we’ll call Charles is already awake. The streets are quiet, but his work has begun.
Charles is the oldest in his family. Before he can even think about his lessons, he must balance a heavy tray of snacks on his head and walk through the neighborhood to sell for his mother. The few coins he earns are not for toys or treats; they are the thin thread holding his family’s future together—money carefully saved for his school fees and his siblings’.
But Charles faces a terrible choice every day. The later he sells, the less time he has to learn. The more he works, the further his dreams slip away. He arrives at school exhausted, often late, always wondering if this is the month his mother will tell him he has to stay home because the fees aren't there.
He is trying so hard to secure his own future, but he can’t do it alone.
You can step in. By becoming a monthly donor, you can lift this weight from his small shoulders. You can ensure that when the sun rises, Charles goes to school as a child, not a vendor.
Please, help us keep him in class. Your monthly gift isn't just a donation; it's his security. It’s his future.
Project reports on GlobalGiving are posted directly to globalgiving.org by Project Leaders as they are completed, generally every 3-4 months. To protect the integrity of these documents, GlobalGiving does not alter them; therefore you may find some language or formatting issues.
If you donate to this project or have donated to this project, you can receive an email when this project posts a report. You can also subscribe for reports without donating.
Support this important cause by creating a personalized fundraising page.
Start a Fundraiser