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Emanual Samuel and Waithache

Emanual Samuel (right in photo) and his brother Waithache (left in photo) had been suffering from typhoid and malaria when they were found by GPN worker Joseph (centre of photo). His family experienced extreme poverty and suffered from a serious lack of food. This resulted in malnutrition in both of the young boys.

Today both boys are in school and their entire family receives food aid from GPN. Their health conditions have improved after receiving medical attention. Emanuel has proven to be a child with more potential than begging on the street. He completed his first grade at Nyamagana primary school with a 90% overall average. He received a perfect mark in Sciences and English. He is now dreaming of becoming a soccer player or a doctor in the future.

Arnessmo and Bahati

Arnessmo is 12. His father remarried after divorcing his mother and the new wife did not want any of his previous marriage's children. Although Arnessmo's mother is still alive she must support a younger sister as well. They lived in Geita and Arnessmo was forced to come to the city in search of money so that he could eat.

The second boy Bahati is also 12. Although both parents are alive they abandoned Bahati and he began living on the streets. When his mother remarried the husband didn't want her previous children so he beat them forcing them to flee.

Arnessmo and Bahati are great friends. They are always seen holding hands and playing together with huge smiles on their faces. It is truly touching. They are truly enjoying school despite the challenge as this could be a daunting task for children who once had no agenda on the streets.

Tatu and Miriam

Tatu and Miriam are 2 girls who are sponsored by GPN. These girls were placed in Nyamagana school in July of 2005. When asked how long they had been on the streets of Mwanza it was difficult for them to remember. Their answer was simply, "a long time".

Similarly to many of the other children involved in GPN these children do have homes. However due to a lack of food they were asked by their single mother to leave their home to beg for money in the streets. The village in which they live is situated behind the highest rated property in Mwanza city. It is known for its lavish houses and home to many ex-pats. The progression to becoming a "street kid" is slow. In most cases children will return home in the beginning. However after some time they begin to live on the streets permanently.

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Last updated: March 14, 2009

Inspirational Words

"We are guilty of many errors and many faults but our worst crime is abandoning the children, neglecting the fountain of life. Many of the things we need can wait. The child cannot. Right now is the time his bones are being formed, his blood is being made, and his senses are being developed. To him we cannot answer 'Tomorrow.' His name is 'Today'."

Gabriel Mistral

Nobel prize winner for literature