Children in need of support

• Sex: Boy
• Birthdate: 05.10.2013
• ADRA ID: AC-BASC-9811

My name is Joshua Cris Costa, and I want to tell you my life story. When I was only two months old, my father divorced my mother, leaving her to raise me all alone. My mother, Florence Costa, works as a cleaner in a hospital and earns very little. Life was never easy for us, and she worked tirelessly every day to make sure I had food, shelter, and a chance to go to school.

When I was in kindergarten, my mother made one of the hardest decisions of her life and sent me to live with her brother’s family in the village. She did this so I could grow up in a safer and more stable environment, even though it meant being apart from her. Growing up away from my mother was difficult, and I often missed her love, warmth, and presence. Despite these challenges, I learned to be strong, patient, and hopeful. I have always tried to do my best in school, and my teachers on BASC say I am polite, gentle, and eager to learn.

I enjoy playing cricket with my friends, and little things like eating apples or chicken bring me joy. Even with all the hardships, I dream of a brighter future where I can becoming a pastor one day to serve God and make my mother proud and help others, and I hope that with your support, I can continue my education and move closer to that dream.

• Sex: Boy
• Birthdate: 12.12.2016
• ADRA ID: AC-BELD-9810

Hello! My name is Lemio Kisku, and I am eight years old. I study in grade four at Beldanga SDA Pre-Seminary, a school where children can study up to grade five, which is equivalent to completing the first stage of primary school in the Czech Republic. My school has a well-equipped classroom, a renovated kitchen, and clean toilets. The school grounds are fenced, with a new gate, a shower, and four water taps installed, making it a safe and welcoming place for us to learn.

I am a friendly and smart boy who loves learning new things. My favorite subject is Bangla, and I enjoy playing with my friends after class. In my free time, I like to draw and eat apples.

I live in Beldanga with my parents, Gabriel and Merina. My father works as a day laborer, and sometimes work is not enough to cover our family’s needs. I dream of becoming a doctor one day to help people. With your support, I can continue going to school and working toward my dreams.

• Sex: Girl
• Birthdate: 02.10.2017
• ADRA ID: AC-BAKA-9809

Hello! My name is Debolina Mistry, and I am seven years old. I study in Grade Three at Bakal Adventist Pre Seminary, a small village school in the Barishal district in southern Bangladesh. Our school has about 32 students aged 4–13, taught by two teachers in two classrooms with electricity and a source of drinking water on the school grounds. Some things we really need are new school furniture, ICT equipment, and a toilet for girls. I love going to school every day, reading short story books, listening to music, and dancing whenever I get the chance. I am friendly and enjoy spending time with my classmates, making new friends, and learning together.

I live in Barishal with my mother, Tithi Mondol. Life is not always easy for us because my mother works as a day laborer, and our family income is very small. My dream is to become a nurse so I can help others and make them feel better. Studying makes me very happy, and with your support, I can continue learning and work toward my dream.