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Mary N.
Age 11 years old
Age Uganda
Age Girl

Mary N.'s Story

Mary lives with her younger brother and their single mother. Since 2020, when Mary’s father abandoned the family, her mother has struggled to provide for her children. The family currently lives in a small makeshift house constructed from timber, which is the only shelter her mother can afford.

To support her children, Mary’s mother works as a nanny for neighbors, but her income is not enough to cover rent, food, and school expenses. As a result, Mary has not been able to attend school consistently. Before reuniting with her mother, Mary was exposed to child labor, which further disrupted her education and placed her at risk.

Despite these hardships, Mary dreams of becoming a teacher. Sponsorship would give her access to education, stability, and renewed hope for the future. Supporting Mary would not only transform her life but also help secure a brighter tomorrow for her entire family.

Your $38 per month provides Mary N.:

Clothing

Seasonally appropriate, well-fitting clothes and shoes

Nutrition

Clean drinking water and regular, healthy meals

Education

School fees, uniforms, and supplies

Medical care

Regular medical and dental check-ups

Spiritual Development

Biblically-based, Christ-centered discipleship programming

Mentorship

Access to caring adults who provide wisdom and guidance

How It Works

Sponsoring a child is simple

1.
Select a child to sponsor
2.
Receive your Sponsorship Kit in the mail
3.
Correspond with your child via letter twice a year, and you will receive periodic updates on his or her progress

Sponsor Mary N. Today