Where is Canaan?
Vivian Akurut – Age 9
Birthdate: 01/10/06 At Canaan since 2010 Vivian comes from a village called Kibaale in Pallisa district in Eastern Uganda. Her father died after long term illness caused by HIV/Aids in 2009. Vivian was staying with the her auntie in Pallisa who is a simple farmer and unable to provide for Vivian with the basics of life. Vivian was connected to us through a Pastor in Pallisa and the local council officials recommended Vivian to Canaan’s. Vivian likes listening to Bible stories and reading books. She wants to be a bank manager when...
Peninah Apolot – Age 11
Pennies needs a sponsor! Date of Birth: 16/4/2004 At Canaan since 2012 Peninah was abandoned by her mother leaving her in the the care of a sickly, poor and peasant maternal Aunt in Pallisa. As the situation was alarming, her father decided to take her to her Aunt who could not provide basic needs for Peninah. Peninah was identified by the probations officer to Canaan. Peninah wants to be a policewoman when she grows up. Her best subjects in school are English and Science. Her favorite color is pink and her...
Elizabeth Nakate – Age 14
Birthdate: 04/16/2001 At Canaan since 2006 Elizabeth is Enoch Namugema’s sister. They share the same story. They are both needy children and both their parents are disabled. Nakate loves to play games and singing. She wants to be a lawyer when she grows up. She is quiet and humble. Her favorite color is blue and her favorite subjects in school are English & Math. She loves to read books (especially the Bible) and sing. If she could tell the whole world one thing it would be, “May God bless you...
Elijah Kenneth Nsubuga – Age 7
Birthdate: 02/26/08 At Canaan since 2012 Elijah is an orphan who lost his parents due to a car accident when he was 2 years old. He was left under the care of an Aunt Nansubuga Joan, a resident of Buziika in Buikwe district, whose work for survival was based on peasantry. Before joining Canaan, Elijah’s life was in dilemma- going without food, clothing, and other needs. We pray that you may find provision in your life to share with Elijah in the gift of sponsorship for his expenses here...
Teopista Kirabo – Age 9
Birthdate: 07/04/06 At Canaan since 2010 Teopista is from a very poor background that doesn’t even have adequate accomodation. She lived with her poor mother. Nothing is mentioned about her father. Her mother is unemployed so Teopista was brought to Canaan by good Samaritans so that she could get a decent life. Teopista wants to be a teacher when she grows up. Her best subjects in school are English & math. She loves to sing and her favorite color is red. Teopista has a very enthusiastic personality and is...
Frank Kalyoowa – Age 8
Frank needs a sponsor! Birthdate: 01/01/07 At Canaan since 2010 Both of Frank’s parents are alive, but infected with HIV/AIDS and as young parents they are stigmatized. This has greatly impacted the welfare of the children. When Frank’s father realized that he was positive, he started drinking alcohol and abanded the family in the hands of his wife Agnes. She did brick laying as a source of income for her survival. But because of sickness, she could no longer do that work. She abandoned Frank and Edrine to their...
Lillian Joy Kwagala – Age 7
Lillian needs a sponsor! Birthdate: 08/01/08 At Canaan since 2012 Lillian was abandoned by her parents to a lady known as Suubi Jane. She has been taking care of Lillian since childhood until she got bedridden by cancer. Lillian is now at Canaan but she needs someone to love and support her, a mother or father she has never had. She is very funny and lovable. She likes to play with bubbles and her favorite thing about living at Canaan’s is making crafts. She wants to be a nurse...
Stella Nandudu – Age 6
Birth date: 5/19/2009. At Canaan since 02/08/2012 Stella’s father died in a fatal road accident and the mother abandoned her due to lack of a stable source of income to provide basic needs for the child. Rebecca her mother went hiding. Stellah was introduced to Canaan by the believers in the church, therefore needs a blessing of a caretaker for a better livelihood. Stella loves to sing and her favorite subject in school is math. Stella wants to be a police woman when she grows up. Her best color...
Nusula “Mary” Namulondo – Age 13
Nusula is fully sponsored – Thank you! Birthdate: 02/12/02 At Canaan since 2009 Nusulah is a sister to Faridah Kagoya. Their father died of AIDS leaving them in the hands of their jobless and helpless mother. Nusulah is a jolly girl. She would like to be a nurse in future. Her favorite colors are pink & blue and her best subjects in school are science and English. She also loves to sing and dance. If she could tell the world any one thing she would say, “I want to be...
Stewart Kawuki – Age 10
Steward needs a sponsor! Birthdate: 03/30/05 At Canaan since 2011 Stewart came to Canaan because the mother was helpless with a lot of stress that she can only afford one meal in a day sometimes not anything to eat. The late Mr. Jackson developed a mental illness which resulted to his death, leaving Stewart with the mother who could not afford his school fees and general welfare. Stewarts favorite subject in school is math and he hopes to be a bank manager someday. He likes to read educational books...