Photos & Stories
Jackton Indakwa
I suffered from malnutrition by the time I came to Shammah Orphanage Home (SOH). We could not get enough food and sometimes went without. Bonitas is my brother and we are three brothers in the family. My younger brother is staying with one of my uncles.
Dream: When I grow up, I would like to be a teacher.
Grade: 6
I suffered from malnutrition by the time I came to Shammah Orphanage Home (SOH). We could not get enough food and sometimes went without. Bonitas is my brother and we are three brothers in the family. My younger brother is staying with one of my uncles.
Dream: When I grow up, I would like to be a teacher.
Grade: 6
Bonifas Indakwa
My father died in April 2000 and my mother died in June 2002 of HIV infections. Jackton Indakwa at the home is my younger brother. After the death of our parents, we experienced lack of school fees, food and clothing. We were staying with our only uncle who had his own four kids. The man was not employed, so many times we did not have food and were not going to school. We heard about SOH through a friend of the family who informed us that they could get us some help. My life changed a lot because I was able to get what I needed, like fees, food, shelter and clothing. I'm the oldest at the orphanage.
Dream: I would like to be a lawyer, and help many orphans from our village.
Grade: 10
My father died in April 2000 and my mother died in June 2002 of HIV infections. Jackton Indakwa at the home is my younger brother. After the death of our parents, we experienced lack of school fees, food and clothing. We were staying with our only uncle who had his own four kids. The man was not employed, so many times we did not have food and were not going to school. We heard about SOH through a friend of the family who informed us that they could get us some help. My life changed a lot because I was able to get what I needed, like fees, food, shelter and clothing. I'm the oldest at the orphanage.
Dream: I would like to be a lawyer, and help many orphans from our village.
Grade: 10
Lydia Nekesa
My father died in 2004 but my mother is still alive. There are 8 in our family; 2 boys and 6 girls. We always had problems like not having enough food, clothes and school fees. Right now, I'm so happy because I'm at SOH where all my needs are taken care of. At SOH we are always reminded that we are important and that God has a plan for us.
Dream: When I grow up, I want to be a teacher and tell others about God.
Grade: 3
My father died in 2004 but my mother is still alive. There are 8 in our family; 2 boys and 6 girls. We always had problems like not having enough food, clothes and school fees. Right now, I'm so happy because I'm at SOH where all my needs are taken care of. At SOH we are always reminded that we are important and that God has a plan for us.
Dream: When I grow up, I want to be a teacher and tell others about God.
Grade: 3
Michael Nambwaya
My father died in 2004 and my mother died early this year of 2006. They died of HIV/AIDS. There are two boys in the family. My brother is at home with one of my uncles. When I came to SOH I had many problems. Our uncles took all our land and left us without any care, and we could not grow food for ourselves. We heard about SOH through friends and when I visited them, they took me in. I thank God for everything. I pray that God may continue helping us so that my brother who was left behind can come because he doesn't get good care.
Dream: When I grow up, I want to be an Engineer.
Grade: 5
My father died in 2004 and my mother died early this year of 2006. They died of HIV/AIDS. There are two boys in the family. My brother is at home with one of my uncles. When I came to SOH I had many problems. Our uncles took all our land and left us without any care, and we could not grow food for ourselves. We heard about SOH through friends and when I visited them, they took me in. I thank God for everything. I pray that God may continue helping us so that my brother who was left behind can come because he doesn't get good care.
Dream: When I grow up, I want to be an Engineer.
Grade: 5
Nathan Kaunda
I was brought to SOH by some people who collected me on the streets. My mother died and I had no father. (mother was a single mother) She died from HIV AIDS. Food, clothing and upkeep was difficult so I was thrown to the streets. I hear I was taken to a police station by people. The police took me to the people who help children. I was so happy when I learnt that SOH had accepted to take me in. I thank God for helping me.
Dreams: I want to be a Pastor when I grow up.
Grade: 3
I was brought to SOH by some people who collected me on the streets. My mother died and I had no father. (mother was a single mother) She died from HIV AIDS. Food, clothing and upkeep was difficult so I was thrown to the streets. I hear I was taken to a police station by people. The police took me to the people who help children. I was so happy when I learnt that SOH had accepted to take me in. I thank God for helping me.
Dreams: I want to be a Pastor when I grow up.
Grade: 3
Colins Mulama
All my parents died from HIV-AIDS problems. I was therefore brought up by my grandfather. He did not have much since he was not working at all. He lives by selling some things from his little farm.
Dreams: When I grow up, I want to be a banker.
Grade: 2
All my parents died from HIV-AIDS problems. I was therefore brought up by my grandfather. He did not have much since he was not working at all. He lives by selling some things from his little farm.
Dreams: When I grow up, I want to be a banker.
Grade: 2
Brian Otieno
My parents died of HIV-AIDS. I stayed with one of my uncles before coming to SOH. The conditions were not good at all. My Uncle was a drunkard. I'm happy to be here at SOH where I have a Daddy and a Mom who take good care of me.
Dreams: When I grow up, I want to be a lawyer.
Grade: Nursery
My parents died of HIV-AIDS. I stayed with one of my uncles before coming to SOH. The conditions were not good at all. My Uncle was a drunkard. I'm happy to be here at SOH where I have a Daddy and a Mom who take good care of me.
Dreams: When I grow up, I want to be a lawyer.
Grade: Nursery
Sarah Akinyi
My parents died of HIV-AIDS. My mother was very sick. I had many problems. Even our relatives did not want to see us. They said we would infect their children with AIDS if we eat together.
Dreams: When I grow up, I want to be a nurse.
Grade: 1
My parents died of HIV-AIDS. My mother was very sick. I had many problems. Even our relatives did not want to see us. They said we would infect their children with AIDS if we eat together.
Dreams: When I grow up, I want to be a nurse.
Grade: 1
Emmanuel Sadala
My mother is dead. She was a single mother. My father is not known. When I joined SOH, I had worms and Kwashiorkor. I was immediately was given treatment, and I'm very healthy. My life has changed so well and I no longer have to worry for Daddy at SOH provides for our needs.
Dreams: When I grow up, I would like to work as a doctor and support children that parents have died.
Grade: Nursery
My mother is dead. She was a single mother. My father is not known. When I joined SOH, I had worms and Kwashiorkor. I was immediately was given treatment, and I'm very healthy. My life has changed so well and I no longer have to worry for Daddy at SOH provides for our needs.
Dreams: When I grow up, I would like to work as a doctor and support children that parents have died.
Grade: Nursery
Edwin Shikutwa
My father died and our mother ran away from us. We lived with our aunt for some time but she was always struggling to get us food. Most of the time we had no food and other things we needed. I was so happy when staff from SOH came and asked us to join the children at SOH.
Dreams: When I grow up, I want to be a lawyer.
Grade: 3
My father died and our mother ran away from us. We lived with our aunt for some time but she was always struggling to get us food. Most of the time we had no food and other things we needed. I was so happy when staff from SOH came and asked us to join the children at SOH.
Dreams: When I grow up, I want to be a lawyer.
Grade: 3
Delon Musungu
My father and mother died. I was staying with my grandmother before I met the SOH people who talked about helping orphaned children from our village. I'm so happy that they wanted me.
Dreams: When I grow up, I want to be a lawyer.
Grade: Nursery
My father and mother died. I was staying with my grandmother before I met the SOH people who talked about helping orphaned children from our village. I'm so happy that they wanted me.
Dreams: When I grow up, I want to be a lawyer.
Grade: Nursery
Bilha Sinaida
My father died in a road accident. My mother was not able to help us since we are 4 children. We always had problems like paying rent and the food not being enough. I'm happy to be part of the SOH family.
Dreams: When I grow up, I want to be a secondary teacher.
Grade: 4
My father died in a road accident. My mother was not able to help us since we are 4 children. We always had problems like paying rent and the food not being enough. I'm happy to be part of the SOH family.
Dreams: When I grow up, I want to be a secondary teacher.
Grade: 4
Daniel Angu
Father died of HIV-AIDS. I was not able to get an education and other basic needs after his death. My mother only had a small bit of land for her for farming. I was happy when I heard about SOH through a Pastor from our area. I'm also very happy that they took me in.
Dreams: I want to be a teacher when I grow up.
Grade: 4
Father died of HIV-AIDS. I was not able to get an education and other basic needs after his death. My mother only had a small bit of land for her for farming. I was happy when I heard about SOH through a Pastor from our area. I'm also very happy that they took me in.
Dreams: I want to be a teacher when I grow up.
Grade: 4
Taphas Alela
My father died in 2004 (from HIV-AIDS). By that time, he had already separated with my mother and so we were left alone. We were staying with our grandmother to take care of us. The food often got finished and we could go without for days. My brother Peter had grown very weak by the time we heard about SOH. We are happy to be at SOH together. Our aunt told us to go to SOH. We went to check and got accepted. Our aunt was too poor to help us.
Dreams: When I grow up, I want to be an engineer
Grade: 7
My father died in 2004 (from HIV-AIDS). By that time, he had already separated with my mother and so we were left alone. We were staying with our grandmother to take care of us. The food often got finished and we could go without for days. My brother Peter had grown very weak by the time we heard about SOH. We are happy to be at SOH together. Our aunt told us to go to SOH. We went to check and got accepted. Our aunt was too poor to help us.
Dreams: When I grow up, I want to be an engineer
Grade: 7
Peter Bwabi
I had jiggers by the time I came to SOH. My sister Taphas and I had a lot of troubles, but we are happy here.
Dreams: When I grow up, I want to be a pilot.
Grade: 4
I had jiggers by the time I came to SOH. My sister Taphas and I had a lot of troubles, but we are happy here.
Dreams: When I grow up, I want to be a pilot.
Grade: 4
Kevin Angatia
I am told my father died on February 7, 1994. We are four children, and I am the last born. I was malnourished by the time I came to SOH. My body and hair was turning brown.
Dreams: When I grow up, I would like to be a technician.
Grade: 5
I am told my father died on February 7, 1994. We are four children, and I am the last born. I was malnourished by the time I came to SOH. My body and hair was turning brown.
Dreams: When I grow up, I would like to be a technician.
Grade: 5
Eugene Isibitali
My parents died from HIV-AIDS related infections. I was picked from the street by police and put in a rehabilitation centre, we had not enough food and clothing because there are many children there. I was so happy when I was brought to SOH. I have a Daddy and a Mom here, and they just love me. I went through very hard situations like sleeping on the street and going without food. I feared very much for my life.
Dreams: When I grow up, I would like to be a doctor.
Grade: 2
My parents died from HIV-AIDS related infections. I was picked from the street by police and put in a rehabilitation centre, we had not enough food and clothing because there are many children there. I was so happy when I was brought to SOH. I have a Daddy and a Mom here, and they just love me. I went through very hard situations like sleeping on the street and going without food. I feared very much for my life.
Dreams: When I grow up, I would like to be a doctor.
Grade: 2
Shannon Vakola
My father died of HIV-AIDS. My mother abandoned us, and I have no idea whether she is still alive or not. I was staying with my grandmother who found it very hard to keep me because she did not have food. I'm so happy now I get food.
Dreams: When I grow up, I would like to be a teacher.
Grade: 3
My father died of HIV-AIDS. My mother abandoned us, and I have no idea whether she is still alive or not. I was staying with my grandmother who found it very hard to keep me because she did not have food. I'm so happy now I get food.
Dreams: When I grow up, I would like to be a teacher.
Grade: 3