Anna Sadiki

Gender:  Girl   
Date of Birth:  March 3, 1998
Location:  Arusha, Tanzania

Program:  Sonshine Children's Village 

PERSONAL AND FAMILY BACKGROUND:

Anna's mother died suddenly from unknown causes in 2005, her father contracted malaria in 2007 and passed away after a short illness. Anna and her sister try to stay together to look after each other but life on the street is very difficult. They have both endured much abuse over the past 3 years alone. They receive help from various churches in the area and our affiliate church Fire EAGT helps with clothing and food from time to time. They have no known relatives but they have lived with various neighbors and church members.

On our last trip to Tanzania Sonshine Ministries was sought out to help with their desperate situation. We agreed to receive Anna and her sister into the children's home.

Anna is a gentle girl; she was withdrawn when we first met with her but has recently started to be more outgoing and open.She is excited to begin school soon for the first time ever.

Anuary Juma

Gender: Boy   
Date of Birth: October 10, 2005
Location: Arusha, Tanzania

Program:  Sonshine Children's Village   

PERSONAL AND FAMILY BACKGROUND:

Anuary, his brother Mohamed and his sister Zulfa where all alone after losing their parents to HIV/AIDs 3 years ago. They are living with their only known relative; their grandmother who is now 93 years old and rapidly losing her vision. The family lives in desperate conditions, a small cardboard home, dirt floor, no water, heat or electricity. They have a small kerosene lamp for the nights, little food and much despair. They go to bed hungry almost every night.

One of the neighbors heard about Sonshine Village for Children and contacted our staff. The whole village was very excited when they heard that Sonshine Ministry agreed to receive Anuary, Mohamed and Zulfa into the children's village.

Anuary is still very fearful, he was withdrawn when we first met with him but has recently started to be more outgoing and open. All three of the children are excited to have a home they can live in and a new family who will love them and take care of their needs.

Evergrace Roman

Gender: Girl   
Date of Birth: August 8, 2006
Location: Arusha, Tanzania

Program:  Sonshine Children's Village

PERSONAL AND FAMILY BACKGROUND:

Evergrace (Grace) is a lone child with no known relatives. Her mother contracted HIV AIDS from Graces father then she died after becoming infected with malaria. Grace's father ran off rather than care for the family and it is rumored that he died in prison but no one knows for sure.

Grace is a precious little girl, although she has a very difficult life she always seems to have a smile. She currently lives with a neighbor family but they struggle to provide for their our children and have asked for assistance to place Grace in a proper home.

When they heard that Sonshine Village was accepting new children they contacted our staff. Grace's village was very excited when they heard that Sonshine agreed to receive her into the children's village. Grace is a tender hearted and very happy even after all she has endured. She is excited to have a new family who will love her and take care of her needs.

Servin and Servast Valentine

Gender: Boys  
Date of Birth: April 6, 2000
Location: Arusha, Tanzania   

Program:  Sonshine Children's Village

PERSONAL AND FAMILY BACKGROUND:

These 2 twins are 11 years old and have no other brothers or sisters. They lost there father to AIDS in 2001 when they were just babies. Their mother is is also with AIDS and is now near death, fortunately both boys have tested negative for the HIV virus.

Servin and Servast enjoy school and they excel in English and Math. Both boys love sports and they are gifted in football.

They are happy and excited that they are members of the Sonshine Family.

Linus Mathayo Kimathi

Gender: Boy   
Date of Birth: October 30, 1994
Location: Nyahururu, Kenya   
Program: Heroes to the Nation

PERSONAL AND FAMILY BACKGROUND:

Linus is a young boy with no known family. The mother became ill and passed away without a known cause in 2005 when Linus was only 9. His father died with HIV/AIDS a year later. Linus is currently living with a neighbor who requires his labor in exchange for housing and food. He has not been able to attend school since his parents died.

One of the members of a local church brought Linus to their Sunday service when they heard about Sonshine Village for Children and contacted our staff. The whole church was very excited when they heard that Sonshine Ministry agreed to help place the boy into Heroes of the Nation’s Children’s Village.

Linus is a special boy; he has been abused and overlooked most of his life, he is shy but playful, he was withdrawn when we first met with him but has recently started to be more outgoing and open. Although he is quiet, he is happy to be included in the HTN home this July.

Zulfa Juma

Gender: Girl
Date of Birth: Sept 9, 2005
Location: Arusha, Tanzania

Program:  Sonshine Children's Village  

PERSONAL AND FAMILY BACKGROUND:

Zulfa and, her brothers Mohamed and Anuary where all left alone after losing both parents to HIV/AIDs 3 years ago. They are living with their only known relative, their grandmother who is now 93 years old and rapidly losing her vision. The family lives in desperate conditions, a small cardboard hut, dirt floor, no water, heat, electricity or toilet facilities. They have a small kerosene lamp for the nights, little food and much despair. They go to bed hungry almost every night.

Zulfa's grandmother is a lady of great faith. Our staff has seen her dedication to the children ever since she began caring for them 3 years ago. Due to Mama Juma's extreme age Sonshine Ministry agreed to receive Zulfa, Anuary and Mohamed into the children's village. Zulfa began to weep with happiness when she learned she and her brothers would come to a safe new home.