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Meet Emmanuel: A Caring Boy with a Dream to Heal His Community

Emmanuel, a 10-year-old boy from Ogul Village in northern Uganda, is a bright and compassionate child with big dreams. Living with his elderly grandmother and four other children, Emmanuel’s life has been filled with challenges, but he remains hopeful. He dreams of one day becoming a medical doctor, so he can help provide affordable healthcare to those in need.

Emmanuel lost his parents at a young age, and now his grandmother, Catherine, is his sole caregiver. Despite her efforts, life is hard for their family. Catherine runs a small business to support the household, but her limited income barely covers basic needs such as food, clothing, and medicine for the five children in her care. School fees are often an impossible expense, and Emmanuel’s school attendance has been irregular because of these financial struggles. Yet, when he does attend, his teachers are impressed with his good performance.

Although his days are filled with responsibilities at home, Emmanuel’s heart is set on his studies. He loves playing football with his friends and enjoys singing, but his passion for learning drives him to dream of a future where he can help others. Becoming a doctor is not just a career for Emmanuel—it’s a calling. He wants to make a difference in his community, where many cannot afford medical care, by providing low-cost healthcare services.

Emmanuel’s favorite meals are simple: rice and meat, fish, pork, and cassava. These are treats that bring joy to him, although his family’s limited income often means they cannot afford such meals regularly. Still, Emmanuel remains optimistic about the future, holding onto the hope that he will one day wear the white coat of a doctor.

Your sponsorship can help make Emmanuel’s dream a reality. By supporting him, you will provide the resources he needs to stay in school, including school fees, uniforms, and supplies. More importantly, you will give him the gift of stability and the opportunity to focus on his studies.

With your help, Emmanuel can continue his education and grow into the doctor he hopes to become—someone who will give back to his community and ensure that no one suffers due to a lack of medical care. You can be part of his journey and help him fulfill his incredible potential.

Will you be the one to help Emmanuel on his path to becoming a doctor and healing his community?

Megolonyo Emmanuel's Profile:

• Age: 10 years (Born on February 25, 2014)
• Residence: Ogul Village, Gulu, northern Uganda
• Family: Emmanuel lives with his grandmother, Acaa Catherine, who is widowed and the sole caregiver of the household. They live with four other dependents (two boys and two girls). His grandmother earns 60,000 Ugandan Shillings per month (~$16) from petty business, which is not enough to cover the family’s basic needs.
• Vulnerability: Emmanuel is part of an orphan household, relying on his elderly grandmother, who struggles to provide for the large family.
• Hobbies and Interests: Emmanuel enjoys playing football and singing.
• Favorite Foods: Rice and meat, pork, fish, and cassava.
• School: Emmanuel’s school attendance has been irregular due to financial constraints, although his performance has been good. He is currently in Primary Six, equivalent to the U.S. sixth grade.
• Ambition: Emmanuel dreams of becoming a medical doctor so that he can help provide affordable healthcare to the poor in his community.