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Gyebaleki (hello), my name is Irene

  • location

    Uganda

  • 17 yrs. old

    08-25-2006

Entered the program: January 2019

Irene stays with her siblings and cousins (7 children total) at her grandmother’s house since being abandoned by her father when she was young. They live in a three-bed room house and she shares a bedroom with her grandmother and three of the children. The family uses firewood to cook and has electricity for lighting. They use unfiltered water from a tank behind the house which is not clean. Irene's grandmother, with help from the children, does some farming, and raises pigs, ducks, and chickens to support the family.

Irene’s cousins, Majorine, Allen and Reagan are also in the Light A Candle program.

Sponsorship Level What's this?

Three $38 sponsorships are needed to cover the complete holistic care of one child. Cover one, two, or three sponsorships.

Change the World for One

As a child sponsor, you’re providing things like nutritious meals, safe drinking water, education, health care, and spiritual instruction. Beyond meeting their critical needs, you’re building a priceless personal relationship with your child, helping them discover their true worth and God-given potential.

How Sponsorship Works

Pick a Child

Choose a boy or girl to sponsor with an ongoing commitment of at least $38 a month.

Get to Know Them

You’ll receive a sponsor kit which includes your child’s profile and photo. You’ll also receive quarterly updates on your impact and letters from your child!​

Write Letters

You can build a relationship with your child by sending photos, emails, letters and cards. You can even visit your child if you go on a short-term mission trip with a group!

What Does My Sponsorship Provide?

Your sponsorship helps provide for your child’s physical, educational and spiritual needs. These needs are met differently depending on the community your child is in, but include things like:

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Nutritious Meals
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Health Care
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Safe Drinking Water
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School Tuition
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Tutoring
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An Opportunity to Hear the Gospel
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Bible Training
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Spiritual Mentorship
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Why Sponsor Through Forward Edge?

Visit Your Child

We specialize in quality mission trips, affording you the opportunity for meaningful face-to-face time with your child.

Focus on Education

Our programs focus on education – the #1 factor in breaking the cycle of poverty.

Personal Support

We place high value on personal communication with you as a sponsor.

Christ-Centered

Our programs are Christ-centered and have strong relationships with the local church.