He came to Kasisi in 2020, referred by social services. His mother struggles with mental illness and was unable to provide him with proper care.
Two years later, a spark of hope appeared in Elvis’s life – he went to live with his beloved grandmother, who surrounded him with warmth and care. Today, he is happy, safe, and feels loved with her. However, he still receives support through the “Adoptions from the Heart” program, which allows him to grow and develop in a stable environment.
A school kit includes notebooks, allowing children to study at home. It also includes a pair of shoes, which, if not for Kasisi, they would have to borrow from their siblings. And finally, a delicious, healthy sandwich in the backpack, which gives them the energy they need for their studies. Just like the sandwich their mother would prepare. You can pack one into their backpack today—from right here, from your own home.