Elia Mateso Malehiwa
6 years old Male Tanzania, United Republic of
Hi, my name is Elia. Both of my parents died, so my grandma and older sister take care of me. I have a big personality; you never have to guess wha...
6 years old Male Tanzania, United Republic of
Hi, my name is Elia. Both of my parents died, so my grandma and older sister take care of me. I have a big personality; you never have to guess wha...
6 years old Female Tanzania, United Republic of
Hi, my name is Swetiberth. My baba abandoned us, so I live with mama and grandma. Mama sells bananas to provide. Rice with meat is my favorite meal...
6 years old Male Tanzania, United Republic of
Hi, my name is Stephano. Both of my parents left, so grandma and grandpa care for me. We live in a mud hut. My favorite color is white like the clo...
6 years old Female Tanzania, United Republic of
Hi, my name is Misoji. I am one of 20 children, and my parents struggle to provide food for us all. My favorite color is green, and I dream of bein...
6 years old Male Tanzania, United Republic of
Hi, my name is Rajabu. I live with my mama and baba. They work hard as farmers, but providing for all 8 children is challenging. I love to play, an...
4 years old Female Tanzania
Hi, my name is Gloria. I live with my mama (cook) and baba (security guard). I am the baby of the family, and I have 3 siblings. My favorite food i...
9 years old Female Tanzania, United Republic of
Hi, my name is Naomi. I live with my parents and four siblings. My parents farm and fish. They work hard to provide, but sometimes we go to bed wit...
9 years old Female Tanzania, United Republic of
Hi, my name is Noela. I live alone with my mother since my father abandoned us two years ago. My mother works hard as a farmer to provide for us. I...
9 years old Female Tanzania, United Republic of
Hi, my name is Pendo. I live with my father, step-mother, and siblings. My father farms to provide for us. I enjoy playing ball with my friends. I ...
9 years old Male Tanzania, United Republic of
Hi, my name is Robert. I live with my parents and six siblings. My parents work hard as farmers, but they struggle to provide for so many children....
7 years old Male Tanzania, United Republic of
Hi, my name is Charles. My father abandoned me when I was one. My mom provides for my seven siblings and me by cooking meals for the local fisherme...
8 years old Female Tanzania, United Republic of
Hi, my name is Emiliana. My father abandoned us, so I live with my mama and two siblings. I have health concerns, but I don't let this hold me back...
9 years old Female Tanzania, United Republic of
Hi, my name is Halima. I live with my mom and dad who sell fish. A problem with my eyes causes tears to fall even when I am happy. I love to play s...
8 years old Female Tanzania, United Republic of
Hi, my name is Helena. My dad passed away when I was very young. My favorite food is rice, but my mama struggles to provide for me and my 2 brother...
8 years old Male Tanzania, United Republic of
Hi, my name is Mahemba. I am the middle child of 9. My mama is sick and is staying in the hospital in Mwanza. Our neighbor lets us live with her in...
9 years old Female Tanzania, United Republic of
Hi, my name is Merysiana. I live with my mother and step-father. I get sick often. When I grow up, I would like to be a doctor so that I can help s...
8 years old Male Tanzania, United Republic of
Hi, my name is Nelson. My mama works hard as a farmer to provide for me and my siblings. My baba after I was born. I often get headaches, but I don...