Mariatu C. Born: Nov. 2002

Shaka K. Born: Mar. 2002

Blessing M.
Sex: Female    
Born: December 09, 2002
Number: SL-WA-0007
Blessing was born in Waterloo in 2002. She attends school in the Evangel Baptist Primary School, class 4. Blessing's father disappeared at the end of the war, and no news about his whereabouts was ever heard. The mother died from a major stomach operation. Blessing is staying with her grandmother who is poor and is unable to adequately provide for her. Blessing is finding life difficult and needs urgent attention and assistance to continue her education.  
 

Fanta M.
Sex: Female    
Born: January 25, 2000
Number: SL-WA-0010
Fanta was born in Waterloo in 2000. The father of Fanta was killed by rebels during the war at a place called Sumila Town just five days after the birth of his daughter Fanta. The mother died of a chronic illness in 2008, and since then Fanta has been living with her aunt Adama, a petty trader. Fanta's situation is desperate. Even with her aunt around, things are difficult for her. She needs urgent attention and assistance.  
 

Foday K.
Sex: Male    
Born: April 6, 2000
Number: SL-WA-0009
Foday was born in 2000 in Makeni. Foday is an orphan. The cause of Foday's father's death is unknown. His mother died in a road accident. Foday's caregiver does not know much about his family background because it was the mother-in-law that handed over Foday to him before her death. Foday's caregiver, Samuel, is a teacher. Foday needs love and care and someone to assist with his food and other material needs. 
 

Ibrahim F.
Sex: Male    
Born: February, 2004
Number: SL-WA-00015
A person in a diamond-mining field murdered Ibrahim’s father. His mother fell ill and died. He was staying with his father’s friend who did not take proper care of him, but is now staying with his aunt, Fatu, a petty-trader in Waterloo. Ibrahim is enrolled in Class 2 at the Family Aims Primary School in Waterloo.  However, Ibrahim needs help as his caregiver is economically constrained and cannot provide regular food and other basic needs nor afford to keep Ibrahim in school. 
 

Isatu S.
Sex: Female    
Born: April 26, 2001
Number: SL-WA-00005
Isatu was born in Waterloo in 2001. Isatu's father died in 2004 from an unknown sickness and mother in 2006 also from an unknown sickness. She is staying with her aunt Hawa who is a petty trader. Isatu is in grade 4 at the SLMB Primary School. Isatu is in need of food and other necessities. She hardly eats before going to school everyday because her caregiver is poor. 
 

Mariatu C.
Sex: Female    
Born: November 26, 2002
Number: SL-WA-00002
Mariatu was born in the Madina Kambia District in 2002. Mariatu currently attends Grade (2) Two at the Evangel Primary School. Mariatu's father, Osman, died in a gruesome road accident and her mother, Yealie, died from chronic malaria. Mariatu was taken in by her Uncle, John, a married teacher. However, Mariatu's situation is desperate and needs quick intervention because the uncle has many children and other extended family members to care for from his little salary. Mariatu would benefit from sponsorship to continue her education and meet her physical needs. 
 

Mariatu K.
Sex: Female    
Born: September 2, 2003
Number: SL-WA-0006
Mariatu was born in Lungi in 2003. Both parents of Mariatu died in 2009 from HIV/AIDS. SInce then, Mariatu has been living with her aunt Aminata who took her in. Her aunt is married and a petty trader. Mariatu is enrolled in the Uniwatch Primary School, grade 2. Mariatu needs educational and basic assistance to move on in life because the aunt is poor. 

Mbambay S.
Sex: Female
Born: January 5, 2001
Number: SL-WA-00001
Mbambay was born in Lungi, Sierra Leone. Mbambay attends the Evangel Primary School Class (2) Two. Mbambay's mother died from excessive bleeding after giving birth to Mbambay. Her father was a fisherman and he died from drowning in the sea while fishing. Mbambay was taken in by her aunt, her namesake, also named Mbambay, a firewood seller. While in good health, the child's overall condition needs urgent attention and she was recommended into the orphan care sponsorship program to help meet her needs and continue her education.  
 

Mohamed S.
Sex: Male    
Born: April 26, 2001
Number: SL-WA-0008
Mohamed attends the Evangel Baptist Primary School and is in grade 6. Mohamed's father was a fisherman. He died by drowning while fishing. His mother died a year later. Mohamed now stays with a neighbor, Lucinda, a widow and teacher who has been taking care of him. Mohamed needs assistance with food and continued schooling. 
 

Shaka K.
Sex: Male    
Born: March, 2002
Number: SL-WA-00014
Shaka was born in Rotifunk in 2002. His mother died a year after his birth from chronic stomach pains. The father died of heart problems. Shaka is currently staying with a woman from the same town as his guardian, Mrs. Nancy Coker. He is suffering and looks sickly. He is in Class 5 at the United Methodist Church Primary School in Waterloo.  He needs care and support educationally, emotionally, and spiritually. 
 

Sia G.
Sex: Female    
Born: May, 1999
Number: SL-WA-00013
Sia attends SLMB School in Waterloo and is in Class 5.  Sia lost her father by a road accident between Waterloo and Mosaka highway. The mother died two years later from a heart attack. Sia is now staying with her mother’s elder sister, Mama Zainab, a single nurse in Waterloo. She is in need of sponsorship because her aunt has other children to care for, and her salary alone cannot support Sia. 
 

Solomon S.
Sex: Male  
Born: May 8, 1999
Number: SL-WA-00003
Solomon was born in Lumpa, Sierra Leone during the summer 1999. Solomon attends the Evangel Primary School in Waterloo Class (6) Six. Solomon is an orphan. The cause of Solomon's father's death was unknown due to a series of illness complications. The mother, Kadiatu, died from Malaria and chronic stomach pain. Solomon's uncle, Samuel, a teacher, is taking care of the boy, but needs sponsorship help for Solomon to provide for his education and other welfare issues.  
 

Steven K.
Sex: Male   
Born: September 8, 1998
Number: SL-WA-00004
Steven was born in Lumpa, Sierra Leone and currently attends Evangel High School Class (8) Eight. Steven's father, Santigie, died from kidney failure, and his mother died from an unknown sickness. Steven is cared for by his aunt, Mbalu, a petty trader. Steven is an orphan who needs sponsorship to help take care of his education and other needs. 
 

Zainab C.
Sex: Female    
Born: September, 2004
Number: SL-WA-00012
Zainab lost both of her parents in 2007 due to illnesses that could not be determined. She is staying with her aunt, Mama Fatmata, in Waterloo. Zainab attends the SLMB School, Class 2.  She needs support in the challenges that she faces from her education, and lack of food and clothing. 
 

Zainab M.
Sex: Female    
Born: June, 2004
Number: SL-WA-00011
Both of Zainab’s parents died of an unknown sickness. The father died in 2006 and the mother in 2009. Zainab is facing some psychological disturbances from the lack of experiencing parental love. Zainab in enrolled in Class 3 at the Sanctuary International Primary School in Waterloo.  She is in a desperate situation that demands urgent attention and assistance.