Presenting - Nicolas

Nicolas -

DOB: Sept 27, 1989 (20 years)
Kampala, Uganda
About Nicolas -

Nicolas wants to be an engineer. Since his youth he has always been interested in taking things apart to find out how they work. His dream is to fix airplanes after he finishes college.

The Benefits of Education
Education offers an opportunity for these children to have a constructive and positive future. It helps them to get a good job; it allows them to provide for their families and also contribute to the betterment of their society, culture and country.

Cost of Education: $250/term ($62.50/month or $750/year) Nicolas is fourth year of high school and has two years remaining until completion of high school.

The Effects of No Education
With no education, these children lose hope for their future. With no other opportunities, they may end up on the street, turning to drugs and prostitution as a way of life. This inevitably leads to unwanted pregnancy and/or the contraction of HIV/AIDS. This is the reason the youth of Africa have the highest ratio of HIV/AIDS. The majority of children who need sponsorship for education are struggling in life due to broken families and illness. Many of the children are raised by single mothers and have no father visibly present in their lives. The mothers are very often without a job, making it difficult to provide food and education for their children.

The school year consists of three terms, as follows:
Term 1 - Feb through April (then 2 weeks holiday)
Term 2 - May through August
Term 3 - September through December (then 2 months holiday)

Emissary Sam is scheduled to leave for Africa!

On 08/17/2009 , I will be traveling to Africa (Uganda) for 2 1/2 weeks to carry out some projects, i.e. visiting the Wavuuvi school in the village which we opened up in 2007. "Wavuuvi" (wah-voo-vee) a Swahili word meaning "Fishers of Men".


CHILD SPONSORSHIP - to sponsor primary and secondary students in Kampala. $300 will pay all tuition fees and materials for a primary school student to attend school for one year. $750 will pay all tuition fees, school materials and room & board (including meals) for a secondary school student to attend school for one school year. Note: Girls in Africa are especially in need of sponsorship for education. When funds are limited in a family, the boy inevitably gets chosen to attend school instead of the girl. In African culture, it is often viewed as a waste of money to educate a girl since she will eventually get married and leave the family. Let's fight for the equal opportunity for girls to go to school.