Birthday Kids! Jan 31

Today's birthday boy is Justin Muloba, #234. He is celebrating his 16th birthday today. He is in 7th grade, and he likes studying english. He likes playing soccer in his free time. Justin can be sponsored for just $9 a month.

Birthday Kids! Jan 30

Today's birthday girl is Luyando Mwiinga, #166, who is turning 15 years old today. She is in 7th grade and dreams of being a teacher when she's older. Her mother is a single parent with 8 children to care for. Luyando and her family could really use the help that sponsorship would provide. Luyando can be sponsored for $9 a month.

Birthday Kids! Jan 29

Today's birthday boy is Nchimunya Chiyuni, #504, who is turning 16 today. He's in 7th grade and hopes to be a teacher when he's older. He lives with his parent and 8 siblings, and he helps around the house by herding cattle. He can be sponsored for $9 a month.

Birthday Kids! Jan 28

Above is Twaambo Choomba, #892, who is turning 6 years old today. She is part of the CHZ Early Learning program. She enjoys drawing and pottery. She dreams of being a nurse when she's older. You can help her reach her goal by sponsoring her for just $9 a month.
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Below is Sidney Makina, #296, who is turning 16 today. He's in 9th grade so this is his last year to be part of the sponsorship program. He hopes to be a doctor when he grows up but his mother is a single parent who struggles to provide for Sidney and his 7 siblings. You can help Sidney and his family by sponsoring Sidney for either $9 or $15 a month.

We also want to wish a happy 9th birthday to sponsored youth Lucia Moonga!

Birthday Kids! Jan 24

Today's birthday boy is Lubasi Kamungomo, #134, who is celebrating his 9th birthday today. He's in second grade, where is favorite subject is math. He lives with his grandmother and 2 brothers. He likes playing soccer in his free time. Lubasi can be sponsored for just $9 a month.

Birthday Kids! Jan 23

Today's birthday girl is Collins Mweene, #120, who is turning 15 today. She is in 8th grade and hopes to be a teacher when she's older. She likes studying math and playing netball. She lives with her uncle and 5 siblings. She can be sponsored for either $9 or $15 a month.

Birthday Kids! Jan 22

Today's unsponsored birthday girl is Mutinta Han'Gandu, #115, who is turning 15 today. She is in 9th grade, so this is her last year to be part of the sponsorship program. She hopes to be a teacher when she's older. She lives with her mother and 7 siblings. She can be sponsored for either $9 or $15 a month. UPDATE: Mutinta is sponsored! Thank you!!
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We also want to wish a happy 11th birthday to sponsored youth Edward Mupopoli!
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PS. Shhhh, don't tell anyone, but today is also Heather's birthday and her youngest daughter, Morgan's, 4th birthday.

Birthday Kids! Jan 21

Above is Nchimunya Nyeleti, #499, who is turning 15 today. He is in 8th grade and dreams of being a doctor when he's older. However, one of his brothers has already been forced into the family's caretaker role so the family may not have the means to support Nchimunya in reaching his dream. You can help by sponsoring him for either $9 or $15 a month.
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Below is Rabson Kapoba, #254. He is celebrating his 11th birthday today. He hopes to be policeman when he grows up. He lives with his uncle, who is raising 9 other children as well. You can help Rabson and his family by sponsoring Rabson for $9 a month.

We also want to wish a happy 11th birthday to sponsored child Dabson Kapoba!

Birthday Kids! Jan 20

Above is Gospel Hakaiba, #98, who is turning 13 today. He's in 6th grade and dreams of being a doctor. But, like many children in our program he's being raised by his grandfather, who may not have the means to support Gospel's education. You can help by sponsoring gospel for $9 a month.
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Below is Bodwin Chaanga, #44 who is turning 17 today. He's in 8th grade and hopes to be a policeman when he's older. He lives with his father and 8 siblings. Since Bodwin is in secondary school he can be sponsored for either $9 or $15 a month. Gospel and Bodwin have both been waiting for a sponsor for more than 6 months, which must seem like just about forever for a teenager. A sponsor is the best gift anyone could give them for their birthday!

Above is Ngandu Nchimunya, #558. She is turning 14 today. She is in 7th grade and hopes to be a teacher when she's older. She lives with her parents and 8 siblings and helps around the house by sweeping the house. She can be sponsored for $9 a month.

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We also want to wish a happy birthday to sponsored youth Beatrice Hikamani who is celebrating her 9th birthday today.

Birthday Kids! Jan 19

Today's unsponsored birthday kid is John Malambo, #277, who is turning 17 today. He's in 9th grade, so this is his last year to be part of the sponsorship program. He lives with his uncle and 5 siblings. He can be sponsored for either $9 or $15 a month.
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We also want to wish a happy birthday to sponsored youth Alex Kaalalu who's turning 12 and Gladness Chipuya who's turning 14!

Birthday Kids! Jan 18

We have two birthday girls today.
This cutie is Juma Kalinda, #757. She is turning 4 today. She's part of the CHZ early learning program and she likes painting best. Her favorite color is blue, and she hopes to be a teacher when she grows up. Her picture makes me smile. It looks like she's got her mouth pretty tight around that lolipop stick. Do you suppose someone tried to take the lolipop long enough to snap the picture, and she responded by clamping down impossibly tight on the stick? Sweet Juma can be sponsored for $9 a month.
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The young lady is Matron Lumaaba, #521, who is turning 13 today. She's in 7th grade. She lives with her mother and five siblings. It must be hard for her single mother to provide for that many kids. Your sponsorship could help make things easier for Matron and her family. She can be sponsored for $9 a month.

Birthday Kids! Jan 16

Above is Sylvester Mufusi, #912. He's turning 7 today. He's starting first grade this year. He likes studying numbers and hopes to be a doctor when he grows up. You can help him reach his dream by sponsoring him for just $9 a month.
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Below is Lenah Kakoma, #533. She is turning 12 today. She's in 4th grade and hopes to be a driver when she's older. She can be sponsored for just $9 a month.

Above is Prisca Mwiinga, #450. She's turning 15 years old today. She's in 8th grade. She hopes to be a nurse when she's older but her mother is a single parent trying to raise 7 kids. Resources in the family are tight, and Prisca may not be able to continue school without the support of a sponsor. As a secondary student she can be sponsored for either $9 or $15 a month.
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Below is Lainet Ngandu, #280. She's turning 14 today. She's in 5th grade and hopes to be a nurse when she's older. She likes studying science and playing netball. She can be sponsored for just $9 a month.

Birthday Kids! Jan 15

Here are 3 of today's unsponsored birthday kids ...
Above is Hazel Kamboni, #916. She is turning 7 years old, which means she's starting first grade this year. She wants to be a nurse when she's older and she enjoys working with numbers. She can be sponsored for just $9 a month.

Above is Costa Maambo, #257. He is turning 16 today. He's in 7th grade and hopes to be a teacher when he's older. He lives with his father and 5 siblings. He can be sponsored for $9 a month.

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Below is Kembo Mweeba, #253. He's turning 14 today. He is in 5th grade and hopes to be a policeman when he's older. He likes studying science. He lives with his father and 3 siblings. Kembo can be sponsored for $9 a month.

We also have 2 sponsored children celebrating birthdays today. Esnert Mweemba is turning 9 and Jean Kadyalisi is turning 12. Happy birthday to everyone!

Birthday Kids! Jan 14

Only one birthday kid today. This is Ntebeka Collins, #444. He's turning 14 today and he just started 8th grade. He hopes to be a teacher when he grows up. He likes studying math and playing soccer. He currently lives with his uncle and 1 brother. He helps around the house by fetching water. As a secondary student, he can be sponsored for either $9 or $15 a month.

Birthday Kids! Jan 13

Above is Precious Hachiwa, #141. She is turning 10 today. She's in 4th grade and dreams of becoming a nurse. She likes studying mathematics and playing netball. She lives with her grandmother and helps around the house by doing the laundry. She can be sponsored for $9 a month.
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Below is Raymong Ngoma, #934. He's turning 6 today. He's part of the CHZ early learning program. He likes painting and making pottery. He lives with his father and 8 siblings. He can be sponsored for $9 a month.

Above is Faith Maambo, #439. She is in 8th grade. She's turning 14 today. She hopes to be a teacher when she grows up. She lives with her mother and 3 siblings. As a secondary student, she can be sponsored for $9 or $15 a month.

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Below is Mutinta Chiyuni, #325. She's in 6th grade and she's turning 13 years old today. She wants to be a teacher. She likes math and reading. She lives with her father and 5 siblings. She can be sponsored for $9 a month.

Birthday Kids! Jan 12

Above is Michelo Chimuika, #149. He's turning 12 years old today. He's in 6th grade and dreams of being a doctor. Michelo can be sponsored for $9 a month.
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Below is Michelo Maambo, #335. She is turning 11 today. She's in 3rd grade. She hopes to be a nurse when she's older. She likes studying math and playing netball. She can be sponsored for $9 a month.

Above is Cleny Mboozi, #308. He's turning 19 years old today. He's in 8th grade and hopes to be a policeman when he grows up. He likes playing soccer in his free time. At home he helps out by fetching water and by watering the garden. As a seconday student, Cleny can be sponsored for either $9 or $15 a month.

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Below is Sailon Milambo, #252. He's turning 15 today. He's in 8th grade adn hopes to be a policeman when he grops up. His favorite subject is science and his favorite color is blue. Like Cleny, Sailon can be sponsored for either $9 or $15 a month.

Birthday Kids! Jan 10

Here are today's birthday kids! The lovely lady below is Shellah Mwiinga. She is turning 7 years old today. She's starting first grade this year. She hopes to be a teacher when she grows up. The support of sponsorship could really help her get off to a good start. She can be sponsored for just $9 a month.

Above is Trywel Mweemba, #529. He's turning 12 today. He's in 6th grade and dreams of being a driver when he's older. Like many children in this program he is being raised by his grandparents. Trywel can be sponsored for $9 a month.

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Below is Mailine Moonga, #261. She's turning 10 years old today. She is in 4th grade, and she likes studying math. She says her favorite passtime is modeling. She lives with her father and 9 siblings. Mailine can be sponsored for just $9 a month.

Birthday Kids! Jan 9

We have 4 unsponsored birthday boys today.
Above is Erick Mainza, #249. He is turning 9 years old today. He's in 2nd grade and hopes to be a doctor when he's older. He's well on his way - his favorite subject is math and he lists writing as his favorite passtime. He lives in a house of all guys - his father and 2 brothers. Erick can be sponsored for just $9 a month.
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Below is Mboozi Miyoba, #12 who is turning 14 today. As his number indicates he was one of the first kids enrolled in our sponsorship program. He's been waiting for a sponsor for more than 6 months now, which must feel like just about forever for a teenager. Mbooze is in 7th grade and dreams of being a policeman when he grows up. You can help him reach his dream for just $9 a month.

This handsome little one is Twaambo Mwiinga, #840. He's celebrating his 5th birthday today.He is part of the CHZ early learning porgram, where his favorite subject is drawing. He likes playing soccer in his free time and hopes to be a teacher when he's older.

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Below is Muleya Moonga, #619. He's in the 6th grade and hopes to be a teacher when he grows up. He lives with his mother and 7 siblings. You can help Muleya reach his goal by sponsoring him for $9 a month.

We also want to wish a happy 11th birthday to sponsored youth Matron Moonga!

Birthday Kids! Jan 8

Here are 4 of today's unsponsored birthday kids!
Above is Brian Himambile, #287. He is in 5th grade and his favorite subject is science. He lives with his uncle and 4 siblings. He can be sponsored for $9 a month.
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Below is Maggy Hapande, #102. She is turning 16 today. She's in the 9th grade, so this is her last year in the sponsorship program. A sponsor's support could do a lot towards helping her reach her goal of being a nurse. She lists studying as her favorite pass time. She lives with her mother and two siblings. As a secondary student, Maggy can be sponsored for either $9 or $15 a month.

This cutie is Edith Mundia, #854 who is turning 5 today. She's part of the CHZ early learning program, and she likes painting best. Like many kids in our program she is being raised by her grandparents. The support of sponsorship could do a lot to help little Edith. She can be sponsored for just $9 a month.

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The handsome young man below is Mwape Chinguwe Augustine, #352. He is turning 9 today. He's in the 3rd grade. His chores include herding cattle. He likes playing soccer and studying science. He can be sponsored for $9 a month.

We also want to wish a happy birthday to sponsored youth Kenneth Moonga who is turning 15 today, and Libert Michelo who is turning 16 today!

Birthday Kids! Jan 7

Two unsponsored birthday kids today!
Above is Virginia Kapoba, #147. She is turning 11 today. She hopes to be a nurse when she's older. She lives with her uncle and 8 siblings. She helps out around the house by washing dishes. She can be sponsored for $9 a month.
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Below is Reward Muchindu, #295. He's celebrating his 15th birthday today. He's starting 8th grade and hopes to be a doctor when he's older. He likes playing soccer and helps around home by cleaning. As a secondary student, Reward can be sponsored for either $9 or $15 a month.
We also want to wish a happy birthday to sponsored child Mube Milambo, who is turning 13 years old today!