Abdul Andrew K. Born: Feb. 2004

Abdul K. Born: Aug. 1995

Abdul Andrew K.
Sex: Male    
Born: Febrauary 11, 2004
Number: SL-91-00036
Abdul Andrew was born in Lunsar Town in 2004. He currently attends school at the Life for Relief Primary School and is in Class (1) One. Abdul's father drowned in a river, and his mother died in an accident along the Freetown Makeni highway. After the mother's burial ceremony, Abdul was handed over to his single aunt, Hawanatu, to take care of him. No one in his family is assisting the aunt to care of Abdul. Abdul needs help because his aunt, who is a petty trader, is unable to take proper care of him and adequately provide for his basic physical and educational needs.

 

Abdul K.
Sex: Male    
Born: August 10, 1995
Number: SL-91-00008
Abdul was born in Masugbay Village.  Abdul’s family and many others were burnt alive in a house when they were captured be rebels in Masugbay Village.  Abdul was fortunate to be away with his Grandmother when his village was attacked and they escaped through the bushes.  Now, Abdul stays with a foster parent in Mile 91 who saw them near his house, saw their suffering, and took them in, but whose income is unable to provide properly for Abdul and his Grandmother.  Abdul is not currently able to attend school because of financial need and is in desperate need of sponsorship.

 

Abdul M. T.
Sex: Male    
Born: August 15, 1997
Number: SL-91-00027
Abdul was born in Mamanso Kafla.  He attends Bishop Conforti’s Agricultural Secondary School (Junior Secondary School I).  He lost both of his parents to natural illnesses.  Abdul’s caretaker is his grandmother who is a nurse.  Abdul is a needy child seeking economic assistance to sustain his education, and provide for his day to day needs.

 

Abie S.
Sex: Female    
Born: October 10, 1999
Number: SL-91-00051
Just before Abie was born, Abie’s father died in an ambush between Moyamba Junction and Bo Highway by the rebels in 1999.  Abie’s mother died a few years after she gave birth to her from a severe sickness. She lived with her Grandmother for a few years, but was then handed over her aunt, Tenneh, who is a petty trader. Abie attends school (Class 4) at the Seventh Day Adventist Church Primary School.  Abie suffers from headaches and pain from her ear.  Abie needs great help because her aunt cannot take proper care of her because of her low income from petty trading.

 

Abu B. B.
Sex: Male    
Born: May 2, 2002
Number: SL-91-00060
Abu was born in Yeleh Town, is currently in academic Class 2, and attends the Seventh Day Adventist Church Primary School in Mile 91.  Abu’s mother died after being bitten by a snake while clearing bush during her farm work. His father died from falling out of a palm tree (while harvesting palm fruit).  After his burial, Abu’s aunt, Fatmata, became his caretaker. Because his aunt is a farmer, she is not able to take proper care of him as a result of her low income.  Abu, an orphan, seeks a sponsor to provide assistance in order to continue in school and receive proper care.

 

Abu B. K.
Sex: Male    
Born: May 8, 2000
Number: SL-91-00018
Abu was born in Freetown in 2000, but lost his father before he was born. The mother was pregnant when the father died. After three years, the mother took Abu to his grandparents for care taking, but one year later, the grandfather also died. The grandmother then handed the child to a foster parent for care taking because she was too old to take care of Abu. The care-giver, Kadiatu, is a petty trader and with no husband, and is finding it difficult to take care of Abu.  Abu has attended Hijubulah Islamic Primary School and is in Class 4.  From the information gathered, Abu is a real orphan and needs great help since the one taking care of him is too poor to support his needs.

 

Abu B. S.
Sex: Male
Born: April 22, 2000
Number: SL-91-00009
Abu was born in Makeni Town.  Abu’s Father was captured by rebels in the war and was required to follow them for over seven months. He died shortly after he was released because of many wounds on his body. His Mother died during child labor a year after Abu’s father died. Abu was taken in by his Aunt, a petty trader, and given medication because he was sick with malaria.  Abu recovered and stays with his Aunt, but she cannot afford to provide properly for him.  Abu is not currently able to attend school because of financial need and is in desperate need of sponsorship.

 

Adama B.
Sex: Female    
Born: August 13, 2004
Number: SL-91-00052
Born in Mile 91 in 2004, Adama is in Grade 1 at the Mike Thomas Primary School. Because one of Adama’s hands is deformed she is unable to hold things.  Adama’s father died after suffering from a severe sickness. A few years later, her mother died from an accident. Adama was given to a new caretaker, Tenneh, after the burial ceremony, and no one in her family has assisted her in taking care of Adama. The caretaker is single and has a low-income job as a farmer, but depends on the harvest season for money.  Adama would greatly benefit from sponsorship to help her continue her education and provide for her basic physical needs.

 

Adama K.
Sex: Female  
Born: October 5, 2001
Number: SL-91-00007
Adama was born in Makeni Town.  Her Father died as a result of severe sickness because of lack of medical facilities during the war.  Adama’s Mother died in child labor.  Adama is not currently going to school and suffers from frequent stomach pain.  Her Aunt is Adama’s care-taker, but as a petty trader her Aunt struggles to provide for Adama’s basic needs.  Adama is in desperate need of sponsorship for her basic care and education.

 

Adamsay B.
Sex: Female  
Born: June 26, 1995
Number: SL-91-00011
Adamsay was born in Lungi Town in 1995.  Adamsay’s father was shot during the attack in Freetown on January 6th 1999. He was taken to a hospital and later died. The mother died in Mile 91 from a severe sickness one year after the father’s death. At the end of the burial ceremony, Adamsay’s aunt, Aminata, was asked by the other relatives to take care of Adamsay.  As a petty trader, she finds it difficult to take care of her.  Adamsay attends the Sierra Leone Brotherhood Islamic Secondary School (J.S.S. 3).  Adamsay is an orphan who needs great help because the aunt cannot properly care for her because of her low income.

 

Adamsay C.
Sex: Female   
Born: June 14, 1996
Number: SL-91-00004
Adamsay was born in Mile 91.  Adamsay’s Father died in a fight at Maworr Village that took place during the civil war.  The only family that Adamsay has to care for her is her Grandmother who is old and is living from her gardening work.  Adamsay’s Grandmother cannot currently afford to put her in school.  Adamsay often suffers from headaches and malaria symptoms and is in desperate need of sponsorship.

 

Adamsay C. (II)
Sex: Female    
Born: August 15, 1998
Number: SL-91-00068
Born in Gaindama Village in 1998, Adamsay now attends the B.C.A Secondary School in Mile 91 (J.S.S. Class 1). Adamsay lost her mother from cholera five years ago, and recently lost her father in a road accident. She is living with her Aunt, Yabum, but is separated from her brother. Adamsay's caretaker, Yabum, is married, but does not receive any assistance in taking care of Adamsay from any other relatives, and needs support to raise the orphan. A sponsor is sought to help provide for Adamsay's well-bing and continued education.

 

Alfred H.
Sex: Male   
Born: October 12, 2000
Number: SL-91-00017
Alfred was born in Mile 91 in 2000.   Alfred’s father died during a land dispute and was killed by the opposite party. The mother drowned in a river.  Alfred was then given to his grandmother., who died a few years later.   Alfred was then placed with a foster parent, Naday, for care taking. But Naday is finding it difficult to care of Alfred and own children.  According to the information gathered, Alfred is a real orphan and is in need of great help because the foster parent cannot take proper care of him.  Alfred has attended school at the Huntingdon Primary School in the past and is in Grade 5.  The foster parent is a petty trader and she gets very little income from the business.

 

Alie A.
Sex: Male   
Born: May 1, 1994 
Number: SL-91-00012
Alie was born in Kenema in 1994.  What is known of Alie’s history is that he was adopted from the streets of Mile 91 far away from his claimed home of Kenema.  Apparently Alie was picked up by a certain man in Kenema and abandoned in Mile 91.  Out of school since living in Kenema, Alie’s foster parent, a widow named Fatmata, sent him to acquire carpentry skills.  Alie is not currently attending school and his caregiver needs educational assistance for Alie in order to enroll him in school to provide for the child’s upbringing.

 

Alie K.
Sex: Male   
Born: December 8, 1998
Number: SL-91-00016
Alie was born in Masanga Village in 1998.  The father and mother of Alie were all staying in Masanga Village when rebels attacked them.  During this attack, the mother and father were killed. But before this, the child had been staying with his grandmother in Mile 91. A few years later, the grandmother died and the child was then handed over by the other relatives to Alie’s uncle, Mustapha, for care taking.  According to the information gathered Alie is a real orphan and is suffering greatly because the uncle cannot take proper care of him.  Alie has attended the Roman Catholic Boys Primary School. but needs help and support to remain in school. 

 

Alimatu B.
Sex: Female   
Born: November 2, 2000
Number: SL-91-00001
Alimatu was born in Yonibana Town.  Alimatu’s Mother was raped by a Kamator when their village was attacked. She was captured with many others at Yonibana Town and taken to their base. She was later released with a few others after ten days.  After her release, she was found to be pregnant as she was initially a virgin.  Alimatu’s foster parent, a widow in Mile 91, took Alimatu in as an infant, but struggles greatly to provide for Alimatu and herself.  She has not been enrolled in school because of financial need.   Alimatu is often sick with symptoms from malaria, and is in desperate need of sponsorship.

 

Charles K.
Sex: male   
Born: January 15, 1997
Number: SL-91-00031
Charles was born in Gaindema Village.  He currently attends B.C.A. Secondary School in Gaindema (Junior Secondary School Class 3).  Charles comes from a family of three boys and a girl.  He lost his mother to natural causes, and his father died in a mining accident at about the same time. His mother’s sister adopted him after the father died.  His brothers and sister are with other relatives.  Charles is a needy orphan, whose caregiver is in desperate need of assistance to support Charles.

 

Dauda B.
Sex: male   
Born: April 27, 1997
Number: SL-91-00034
Dauda was born in Lungi Town in 1997.  He attends the Sierra Leone Brotherhood Islamic Secondary School (J.S.S. Grade 2).  Dauda’s father was shot during the attack in Freetown on January 6th, 1999. He died while in the hospital.  His mother died from a severe sickness a year after the death of the father.  At Dauda’s mothers burial ceremony the relatives asked his aunt, Aminata, to care for him.  As a petty trader, Dauda’s caretaker finds it difficult to care for him because of low income.

 

Fatmata S.
Sex: Female   
Born: October 25, 2002
Number: SL-91-00028
Fatmata S. was born in 2002.  She is in Class 2 at the Roman Catholic Primary School.  Fatmata’s mother died from a severe sickness in the village where Fatmata was born, her father also died in the village from a severe sickness. After the burial ceremony of the father, Fatmata was handed over to Yeabu, a foster parent, for caretaking.  No member of Fatmata’s family is assisting the caretaker.  The child needs great help to provide for her needs and education.

 

Gbassay C.
Sex: Female   
Born: January 7, 2000
Number: SL-91-00010
Gbassy was born in Bo.  Gbassay’s father was murdered by rebels as they attacked at Konta Gretrre village.  Her mother died in Mile 91 after childbirth.  Gbassy is living with her Aunt now, who is a gardener.  Gbassy suffers greatly because her Aunt cannot afford to provide for her basic needs.  Gbassy often has stomach pains.  Gbassy is not currently able to attend school because of financial need and is in desperate need of sponsorship.

 

Gbassay G. C.
Sex: Male    
Born: March 13, 1998
Number: SL-91-00069
Gbassay G. C. was born in Masembra Village and now attends the Yonibana Secondary School (J.S.S. Class 3). Gbassay's father was killed by the rebels in Mathor Village during the war. His mother later became very sick and died. Gbassay was handed over to his grandmother, Fatmata, for care after the death of his parents, but since she is a single widow who survives via subsistence farming, she needs support to properly take care of Gbassay and keep him in school.

 

Hassan C.
Sex: Male  
Born: April 15, 1998
Number: SL-91-00003
Hassan was born in Mabaroh Village, Mile 91.  Hassan’s Father was killed by rebels when they attacked their village.   His Mother died in child labor three years after her husband died.  Hassan’s Grandmother, his current care-taker, is very old and widowed, and living through gardening for food.   She cannot currently afford putting Hassan in school.    Hassan is in desperate need of sponsorship.

 

Hawa M.
Sex: Female  
Born: January 30, 1998
Number: SL-91-00037
Hawa goes to school at S.L.M.B. Secondary School in Mile 91 and is in Class (3) Three. Hawa was born in Pujehun Town. Her father was killed during the rebel war, while her mother drowned in a river on a fishing trip. Hawa's current caretaker is Mariatu, who is providing foster care to Hawa along with her uncle. Hawa is an orphan who would benefit greatly from sponsorship because her caregivers are struggling to properly provide for her without help.

 

Hawa S.
Sex: Female    
Born: August 10, 2012
Number: SL-91-00064
Hawa was born and lives in Mile 91. She attends the United Methodist Church Primary School in Mile 91 and is currently in academic class 3. Hawa's father died a natural death after a serious sickness in Mile 91. She was then handed over to her elderly grandmother, Ramatu, for care. After a few years, Hawa's mother also died and since then she has continued to live with her grandmother. Ramatu is single, elderly, and subsists as a farmer, and therefore it is difficult for her to take care of Hawa who often suffers from stomach aches. A sponsor could help lift her basic condition and provide for her continued education.

 

Ibrahim K.
Sex: Male    
Born: February 24, 2000
Number: SL-91-00061
Ibrahim was born in Yonibana in 2000 and attends the FAWE Primary School (Class 6) in Yonibana. Ibrahim's mother died from a stray bullet during the war when the rebels attacked Yonibana. Ibrahim's father became paralyzed during the war and later died as a result of his condition. Before his death, Ibrahim's father handed Ibrahim over to his mother (Ibrahim's grandmother, Isatu) to take care of him, and Ibrahim is still in his grandmother's care. However, the grandmother has trouble taking care of Ibrahim since she is a poor farmer and petty trader with very low income. Ibrahim would greatly benefit from sponsorship to help sustain his care and provide for his continued ability to attend school.

 

Idrissa K.
Sex: Male  
Born: January 5, 2004
Number: SL-91-00039
Idrissa was born in 2004 in Masepeh Village. He is not currently not attending school because of a lack of income. Idrissa's father died after a severe sickness and this mother died immediately after giving birth to Idrissa. The caretaker who took Idrissa in, Kiadiatu, is a foster parent who struggles to earn a living as a petty trader and whose husband is unemployed. Idrissa's caretakers are not able to adequately support him or supply him an education without sponsorship because of their little income and the needs of the other children in their family.

 

Isatu C.
Sex: Female   
Born: February 21, 2003
Number: SL-91-00029
Isatu was born in Yonibana.  Currently in Class 2 at the S.D.A. Primary School in Mile 91, Isatu sometimes suffers from stomach aches.  Isatu’s father died of a strangulated hernia.  Within a few years of the father’s death, her mother died while in labor. At the burial, the family of the father gave the child to her aunt Mabinty for caretaking because of their poor condition.   Isatu’s aunt is a widow and a petty trader who cannot afford to support Isatu because of low income.  Isatu would benefit greatly from sponsorship.

 

Isatu K.
Sex: Female    
Born: February 10, 2000
Number: SL-91-00065
Born in Marang Town, Isatu now lives in Mile 91 and attends (class 3) the S.D.A. Primary School. In 2005, Isatu's father went to mine diamonds in Kenema and there he drowned in the river. After two years, her mother became swollen and sick and later died in 2007. After their deaths, Isatu was handed over to a foster caretaker (also named Isatu). Her caretaker is married, but is not related to her, and has no source of income and cannot afford to properly care for Isatu or provide for her further education.

 

Isatu S.
Sex: Female  
Born: August 4, 1996
Number: SL-91-00020
Isatu was born in Mokondu in 1996.  She is in Junior Secondary School Class 3 at the Bishop Conforti Agricultural Secondary School.  Isatu lost her father during the war in an attack on their village.  Her mother died a natural death several months ago.  Adopted since 2002, Isatu has four brothers and three sisters staying with other relatives.  The caretaker, Yeabu, is a foster parent who earns a low income as a petty trader.  Yeabu is seeking assistance to bring up the child and keep her in school.

 

James Y. T.
Sex: Male  
Born: May 25, 2001
Number: SL-91-00045
James' father died after suffering from severe sickness in Makeni town. James' mother died during childbirth two years after the father died. The caregiver, Joseph, gets some help from other family members but needs additional sponsorship assistance for James because, as a teacher, Joseph earns very little income to take care of James and his own family. James was born in Makeni, and currently is in grade 3 at the Roman Catholic Primary School in Mile 91.

 

Jenneh K.
Sex: Female  
Born: January 10, 2002
Number: SL-91-00055
Jenneh was born in Kenema in 2002.  Rebels killed Jenneh’s father when they attacked Kenema during the war.  Before this time, her mother was pregnant with Jenneh. Her mother died from child labor after she was born. Jenneh was given to a caretaker after the burial ceremony. Her caretaker, a married foster parent named Samuel, is a poor farmer and he needs support to help Jenneh’s school career and physical needs.  Jenneh attends school at the R.C. Primary School, Masethleh, Grade 4.

 

Julius S. T.
Sex: Male  
Born: July 16, 2000
Number: SL-91-00044
Julius was born in Makeni. He lost both parents by death of natural causes and was then adopted by his aunt Juliana. Julius is one of two brothers. The aunt, who is single, has not been able to identify any close relatives and does not receive any financial assistance to help raise Julius. The boy is needy and would greatly benefit from sponsorship. He attends the R. C. Boys School in Mile 91, grade 3.

 

Kadiatu B.
Sex: Female    
Born: December 15, 1998
Number:SL-91-00066
Born in Yeleh Town in 1998, Kadiatu attends an Islamic school and is in junior secondary school class 1. The rebels in Kono killed Kadiatu's father during the rebel war in Sierra Leone. Her mother attempted to run away from the fighting forces during the war but unfortunately met them and was killed. Kadiatu was found and given to a caretaker, Massah, who is married but not a relative, and does not receive support from her extended family. Because Kadiatu's caretaker is a petty trader with very limited income, sponsor support is needed to help provide for Kadiatu's basic well-being and education.

 

Kamate C.
Sex: Female    
Born: September 11, 2002
Number: SL-91-00063
Kamate was born in Feny Junction. She attends the FAWE School in Mile 91 in Class 3. Kamate lost both of her parents, the more recent being her mother as a result of death during childbirth to another girl. Kamate has to surviving older brothers and is cared for by her grandmother, Adama, a single caretaker who is a subsistence gardener. No other relatives provide any assistance to help with Kamate's well being. A sponsor is needed to help fund Kamate's school costs so that she can continue to attend school alongside her brothers, as well as help with basic food and clothing staples.

 

Lisif S.
Sex: Male  
Born: August 2, 2000
Number: SL-91-00015
Lisif was born in Banama Village in 2000.  Lisif’s father died after severe sickness in Waterloo. The mother died during the attack of the Kamators in Maganamor Village with the rebels. At the burial ceremony the child was handed over to his aunt, Marie, for care-taking.   As a petty trader, the aunt reports that it is very difficult to take care of him because of low income that can only support her own immediate family.  Lisif has attended Seventh Day Adventist Church Primary School (Class 4).  According to the information gathered, Lisif is an orphan and needs help because the aunt cannot adequately provide for him.

 

Luke Man B.
Sex: Male  
Born: September 15, 2000
Number: SL-91-00005
Luke was born in Lungi Town.  Luke’s Father died in Connaught hospital in Freetown after being caught by a stray bullet during the civil war.  Luke’s Mother died a few years later from severe sickness in Mile 91.   The boy’s Aunt took him in, but she is finding it very difficult in taking care of the child because of low income as a petty trader.  Luke suffers from stomach pain, and is in need of help and care.  Luke is not currently able to attend school because of financial need and is in desperate need of sponsorship.

 

Mabinty S.
Sex: Female  
Born: January 1, 2002
Number: SL-91-00042
Mabinty was born on the first day of the year in 2002 in Masorie Village. She is in grade 3 at the Mike Thomas Primary School. Mabinty's mother died in child birth when she was a small girl, and her father could not be indentified. Mabinty stayed with her grandmother following her mother's death, but then her grandmother died. Her current caregiver is Ramatu, a foster parent who took her in. Mabinty is an orphan who's caregiver needs help in providing for her because of low income as a petty trader.

 

Mahawa B.
Sex: Female    
Born: September 19, 1998
Number:SL-91-00062
Mahawa was born in Ronata Vlliage. She is in class 4 at the Sierra Leone Brotherhood Primary School in Mile 91. Mahawa's father died when he went on a fishing trip and drowned in the water. Her mother also died as a result of a severe sickness a few years later. After the mother's burial ceremony, Mahawa's grandmother, Ya Kadiatu, was asked to take care of Mahawa. Her grandmother finds it very difficult to take care of her because she is a petty trader and does not have enough money to raise her properly. A sponsor is sought to help Mahawa with basic food staples and fund a better education option.

 

Mariama L.
Sex: Female  
Born: December 4, 1998
Number: SL-91-00040
Mariama's mother died immediately after giving birth to her, and later her father died from a serious illness. The child was brought to her caregiver, Hawa (a widowed foster parent), because Mariama's family members could not take proper care of her. Mariama attends the Bishop Conforti Agricultural Secondary School in Mile 91 and is in Junior Secondary School Grade 2. Because Mariama is an orphan and her caregiver is a widowed petty trader, she needs sponsor assistance.

 

Marie S.
Sex: Female    
Born: August 10, 2000
Number: SL-91-00067

Marie was born in Matiboh Village. Maria is currently in class 3 and attends the S.D.A. Primary School in Mile 91. The father of Marie died after falling from an orange tree in a village. Before her mother died from a severe sickness, she contacted Marie's aunt to take care of her. Since the parents' deaths, the aunt (also named Marie) has been taking care of Marie. She is a petty trader and cannot get much from the market to provide for her own family and Marie and her basic needs/education. A sponsor could make a big difference.

 

Mary K.
Sex: Female  
Born: May 15, 2000
Number: SL-91-00041
Mary was born in Makeump America Villiage in Sierra Leone. Mary's father died during the war from a severe sickness, and her mother disappeared during an attack during the war. She was never located. Mary's uncle, Paul, is her caregiver, but finds it very difficult to properly care for Mary because of his low income and other children to care for. Mary is in grade 2 at the Faith Christian Academy.

 

Memuna C.
Sex: Female  
Born: March 5, 1999      
Number: SL-91-00038
Memuna was born in Masethleh Village, and she attends Roman Catholic Primary School, Masethleh, Class (3) Three. Memuna's mother died in child labor during the rebel war. Her father later died in the house when the rebels came and attacked the village. He was left in the house because he was blind and could not run as others did, and was burned in the house. The family agreed that Memuna's aunt, Marie, should take care of Memuna. Without help from other family members, Memuna's caretaker struggles to give he proper care and opportunity because she is a subsistence farmer and has little income. Memuna sometimes suffers from nose bleeds and headaches.

 

Mohamed B.
Sex: Male  
Born: April 3, 2002
Number: SL-91-00053
Kamator rebels killed Mohamed’s father during the fighting period in Sierra Leone. His mother turned him over to the grandmother to take care of him, and later was pronounced dead. The grandmother, a subsistence farmer, has been taking care of Mohamed without anyone’s help. While Mohamed attends the R.C. Primary School Masethleh, Grade 6, Mohamed needs support to be taken care of properly and to provide for his education.

 

Mohamed C.
Sex: Male  
Born: March 12, 1997  
Number: SL-91-00033
Mohamed was born at Rochin Junction.  Mohamed attends Ansabul Islamic Secondary School (J.S.S. Class 2).  Rebels at Mile 91 killed Mohamed’s father during fighting between the opposing forces. The father was captured and forced into a school building with many others that was set on fire and burnt. Mohamed’s mother became ill and died from her sickness.  Since both of the parents’ deaths, Mohamed has been depending on his grandmother to take care of him. The grandmother is single subsistence gardener, and finds it very difficult to take care of Mohamed.

 

Mohamed F.
Sex: Male  
Born: May 1, 2001
Number: SL-91-00006
Mohamed was born in Rogbarah Village.  His Father died in a road accident along the Freetown Waterloo Highway. Mohamed’s Mother died after suffering from severe bleeding.  His Aunt in Mile 91 is currently his caregiver, but cannot afford to take care of Mohamed because she is a petty trader.  Mohamed has headaches sometimes.  He is not currently able to attend school because of financial need and is in desperate need of sponsorship.

 

Mohamed J.
Sex: Male  
Born: January 16, 1997     
Number: SL-91-00030
Born in Gaindema Village, and attending R. C. Gaindema school (Class 5), Mohamed is an abandoned orphan in care of his aunt Hawa.  Mohamed’s mother died in the bush during the war from cholera and his father disappeared after the mother’s death and his location is still unknown.  Mohamed’s aunt is single and has difficulty supporting Mohamed.

 

Mohamed K.
Sex: Male  
Born: April 27, 1997      
Number: SL-91-00032
Mohamed was born in Gaindema.  He currently attends B.C.A. Secondary School in Gaindema Village (Junior Secondary School Class 1).  Mohamed lost both of his parents from natural causes of death. He has a brother and two sisters who were adopted by other relatives.  His caretaker, his aunt Ya Yeabu, is in need of assistance to provide for Mohamed’s education and well-being.

 

Mohamed S.
Sex: Male  
Born: March 5, 2001     
Number: SL-91-00025
Mohamed was born in Makeni in 2001, and currently attends S.L.M.B. Primary School (Class 3) in Mile 91.  Mohamed’s father died in Freetown during the war caused by the rebels.  After two years, his mother died through cholera disease in Mile 91. Mohammed later was left with his grandmother, Fatmata, in Mile 91.  His grandmother is a petty trader, and her income is very low to take care of Mohamed.

 

Mohamed T.
Sex: Male  
Born: January 7, 1997   
Number: SL-91-00026
Born in Freetown in 1997, Mohamed currently attends Life Islamic Primary School in Mile 91 (Class 6).  Mohamed lost both parents some time ago. Mohamed is the second of three children.   He has a sister and a brother and is regularly attending school although low income makes it a challenge.   When his parents died, he was given to his aunt Hawa to be his caretaker at the age of four .  The relatives of his late father do not assist in bringing up Mohamed.  The boy is entirely reliant on the caregiver, a petty trader.  Mohamed is a needy child, but a promising one.

 

Mustapha C.
Sex: Male  
Born: September 10, 2001
Number: SL-91-00002
Mustapha was born in Makeni, Ruckfula.  Mustapha’s Father died in an ambush between Freetown and Masiaka Highway.   Mustapha’s Mother died of sickness, and then his grandmother who was then caring for him.   He was taken in by his Aunt, but she is very poor, having ten other children to take care of—her husband being a farmer.  Mustapha  often suffers from headaches and has had malaria.  Mustapha is not currently able to attend school because of financial need and is in desperate need of sponsorship.

 

Sallaymatu K.
Sex: Female  
Born: February 5, 1998
Number: SL-91-00019
Sallaymtu was born in Makeni in 1998.  Her father died in Sanda in the Bombali District from a severe sickness. The father and mother were together in Sanda. The mother died in child labor.   At the burial service of the mother, the remaining family decided to hand over the child to his Aunt Fatmata to care for her. Presently, however, Fatmata has no means of getting money or income to care of Sallaymatu.  Sallaymatu has attended the Roman Catholic Girls Primary School up to grade 5.  According to the story about Sallaymatu is an orphan and needs great help since her guardian cannot afford to support her or to properly take the welfare of the child.

 

Shaka K.
Sex: Male  
Born: August 25, 1998
Number: SL-91-00054
Shaka’s father died when rebels attacked Mile 91 and captured many people. They were all taken to a school and burnt alive. His mother died a few years later unexpectedly in her sleep. He was taken to his aunt, Aminata, who is unemployed. While married, Aminata’s husband is sickly and unable to work.  Therefore, it is very difficult for her to support Shaka. They are very poor and need help to take care of him.  Shaka attends school at the Ansabul Islamic Primary School, Grade 5.  A sponsor could make a huge different in Shaka’s life.

 

Sorie F.
Sex: Male  
Born: July 4, 1996
Number: SL-91-00021
Sorie was born in Yonibana Town in 1996.  Sorie’s mother was killed by the Kamators in Yonibana, and the child was taken to their base.  After one year, Sorie was seen in one of the villages and the father went and brought him back.  His father, however, died six years later, and the child was handed over to Mohamed S., a teacher, for care taking.   Sorie is an orphan who needs help because the caretaker cannot take proper care of him given limited income to provide for Sorie and his own family.  Sorie is in J.S.S. Class 2 at the Yonibana Secondary School.

 

Steven K.
Sex: Male  
Born: April 12, 2000
Number: SL-91-00043
Steven was born in Taiama, Kori Chiefdom. He attends the Roman Catholic Boys Primary School and is in Class 5. Steven's father died as a result of a severe sickness leaving her mother with Steven's younger brother's pregnancy. Steven's mother died after one year and six months. After the death of the father, Steven's mother came to stay with Hassan Kamara, Steven's grandfather, who ultimately became Steven's caregiver. Because Steven's grandfather is a farmer and receives little income, Steven needs sponsorship to continue his education and provide for his wellbeing.

 

Sultan C.
Sex: Male  
Born: October 4, 2004
Number: SL-91-00022
Sultan was born in Pujehun Town, southern Sierra Leone in 2004.  Sultan’s father died after suffering from a very severe sickness and his mother later died in child labor in Mile 91.  Sultan’s aunt, Abibatu, took the child in, but as a petty trader and single with very little income she is struggling to care for Sultan adequately.  The boy is in class 2 and presently enrolled at the Kulafa Rashideen Islamic Primary School in Mile 91, but needs sponsor support to change to a different school and provide for his basic living needs.

 

Zainab S.
Sex: Female  
Born: October 4, 1995
Number: SL-91-00014
Zainab was born in Mile 91.  Her father and mother died after severe sicknesses in Freetown because of the lack of medical facilities in Mile 91 and the time of the Rebel war.  Zainab’s caregiver is her grandmother, Kadiatu, who reports that she has not gotten any assistance from the other family members and finds it very difficult to take care of her and provide for her educational on physical needs.  Zainab attends the Bishop Conforti Agricultural Secondary School (J.S.S. 3). According to the information gathered, Zainab is an orphan who needs help because her grandmother struggles to adequately take care of her without assistance.