Children

• Attending Bugabo primary school in kindergarten
• Ian is an only child.
• His mother, Maggie, has purchased a pig and chicken with assistance from our organization

Ian was born April 21, 2016.  He's a very bright child and enjoys helping his mom with the animals.  He enjoys football, playing role games and likes defending other kids.

Ian's best subject is Shading (art)

Ian is sponsored by Mindy Barrow and her wonderful family

• Attending Nkoba Zambogo secondary school in Senior 4
• Her favourite subject is biology and she hopes to study nursing
• Born June 1, 2004

Marjorie lives with her mother and her sister, Sandra.  She loves reading, singing, and fashion design

Marjorie is supported through the generosity of the Foster Hewitt Foundation

• born April 12, 2016
• she attends Jovia nursery school
• she lives with her mother, Rose, and her baby brother, Anthony

Angel loves dancing, modelling clothing, and helping with care of Anthony.  She's very bright in school, and she impressed us with her grasp of English and Lugandan when we visited with her.  Her favourite subject is mathematics, but she dislikes writing.

Angel is sponsored by Alan & Susan Konyer

• born August 3, 2018
• he lives with his mother, Rose, and his sister, Angel
• he enjoys football and riding his tricycle

Anthony can already count to 3.  A typical boy, he dislikes bathing.

Anthony is sponsored by Alicia Mills.

• born December 3, 2012
• Jonah is an only child.  His dad died of sickle cell disease when he was very young.
• He lives with his mom, Jackie, and his cousin, Abraham
• He attends Riverside Academy, Jinja,  in Primary 2 level

Jonathan is very mechanically inclined, and he loves fixing and assembling toys and other objects.  He hopes to become an automobile mechanic.

His favourite subject is science and art.  He dislikes math and reading.

Jonah is partly supported through the generosity of the Foster Hewitt Foundation

• Attending Winterland Junior School - in Primary 4 year
• he was born June 30, 2010
• Abraham's father was killed while working before Abe was born, and his mother was unable to care for him, so he has been adopted by his aunt, Jackie

"Abe" is a quiet child, but expresses himself well when engaged, and is well-liked by other children.  He enjoys football and his best subject is mathematics.  He dislikes social studies. His dream is to become a doctor.  He is a great help about the household.

Abraham is sponsored by the Foster Hewitt Foundation

• Attending Lugazi Homeland College, in Senior 4 year
• Hassan is an only child.  Both parents died of AIDs.
• He was born on January 16, 2003
• His mother's business partner had cared for him until she lost her livelihood

Sarah, one of our sponsored children, encouraged Hassan to write a letter to the Kulikayo Organization when she heard of his story and saw his desperate need.  Our executive was brought to tears reading his letter, and instructed Sue and Alan to try to arrange a meeting in person during their January 2019 visit.

Hassan was sponsored by Nicholas Konyer the day after meeting him.  He has been given a position as student liaison person with the teachers, and is responsible for organizing school assemblies.

• Born February 24, 2003
• Olivia is the oldest of four children,  the others being Gloria, Daniel and Jovan.  She is living with her grandmother.
• She is in her senior year at school, and will be writing national exams

Olivia is very responsible and has adopted a mature mothering role.  Her mother was murdered by the children's father in 2012. Her grandmother and extended family struggle to provide for these children.

Olivia is supported through generosity of John Ireland and Jason Messenger.

• Born March 3, 2006
• Second oldest of her three siblings - she is living with her grandmother outside Kampala
• She is in Senior 2 year at Lugazi Homeland College school

Gloria loves engaging with people and has an enchanting personality.  She excels in school and is very attached to her friends and family.

Gloria is thankful to her sponsor, Mrs. Verna Curtin

• Born June 4, 2009
• Sibling of Olivia, Gloria & Jovan - living with his grandmother
• Now in primary 5 class - he struggles because of missed school in the past

Daniel is a very intense boy.  Outwardly, he seems to suffer the most from the trauma of his mother's death.  He is slow to form attachments, but bonds strongly once that does occur.

Daniel is supported through the generosity of the Foster Hewitt Foundation

• Born May 15, 2011
• Youngest of 4 kids and living with his grandmother
• attending Winterland boarding school in Primary 3

Jovan is a very sweet and lovable child.  Affectionate and huggable, yet ready to rough house with his brother and older sisters.

He tends to be very inquisitive and drives adults crazy with his constant questions.  He is diligent completing his chores at home.

Jovan is sponsored by Sarah and Richard MacKinnon

• Born October 16, 2016
• Charlotte's younger sister
• Started boarding school at Winterland Junior school, in Kindergarten

A very cheerful and energetic child, Sasha likes to mimic and try to keep up with her older sisters.

Sasha is sponsored by the Foster Hewitt Foundation

• Born August 4, 2011
• 1 of 5 children
• Attending Winterland Junior School
• In Winterland School Primary 4 (Equivalent to Grade 4 in Canada)
• Loves swimming, running and playing with dolls

Charlotte has come out of her shell and is very dramatic.  She may have an acting career in the future.  Given time however, she opens up and joins the other children at full tilt.

Many thanks to Charity Callahan and Sarah for sponsoring Charlotte

• Born September 15, 2009
• The "man of the house" with 4 sisters and his Mom, Sofia
• Attending Winterland Junior School and just appointed "dorm father" above other boys a year ahead!
• In Primary 5 (Equivalent to Grade 5 in Canada)
• Saleh has recently developed a love for dance and was accepted into the school troop

You realize Saleh is a very lovable boy soon after meeting him.  His kind eyes and reserved temperament will take him far in this world.  He is a very responsible child, and excels in academics.

Saleh told us he wants to become a Member of Parliament!

Saleh is sponsored by Charity Callahan and Alex.

• Born August 23, 2007
• 1 of 5 children - older sibling of Sasha, Charlotte & Saleh, baby sister to Shakira
• Attending Winterland Junior School
• In Primary 7 (Equivalent to Grade 7 in Canada) - she excels in science
• Loves riding her bike even though girls in Uganda rarely ride – THANKS CANADA!
• Shatura is maturing, and not quite the tomboy we first met.

She helps in the gardens with her Mom and the other kids.

We are grateful to Sue & Garth Whitford for sponsoring Shatura.

• born 24 July, 2004
• Oldest sister of Sasha, Charlotte, Saleh & Shatura
• Attending Senior grade 1 at Homeland College school and excelling in mathematics
• She loves school and has been elected class monitor (captain) this year

Shakira is doing a wonderful job caring for her younger siblings and the other Kulikayo kids

Mary Ellen & Paul Konyer are happy to sponsor this delightful girl.

• Born January 27, 2000
• 1 of 9 children
• Attending Lugazi Homeland College Secondary School
• In Secondary 6 (final high school year)
• Very skilled at and enjoys various crafting - loves the camera that her sponsors sent!
• Formed a hip hop dance troupe “Pentium 256” with 13 other village children and dances with them on her school breaks

Brenda is extremely skilled at art and writing.  She is a very responsible girl and is given much responsibility at school.

An extremely kind and polite girl, Brenda is always smiling and willing to help out.  She is very thankful to Debbie, Rick, and the entire Verkruisen family.

• born October 11, 1999
• Older brother of Brenda
• attending the Global Institute School of Technology  for videography
• Jackson loves music, dance, and film
• Co-founded the hip hop dance troupe “Pentium 256” with Brenda and loves dance

Jackson is sponsored by Nadine & Dan Franceschini and their family

• Born May 24, 2009
• 1 of 3 children in home
• Attending Winterland Junior School
• In Primary 5 (Equivalent to Grade 5 in Canada)
• Cutie lives with Sarah & Moses & their mom
• Cutie is a very affectionate boy and is happy to hold hands or sit on your lap.  He is quiet but his actions speak louder than words.
• He's a very cooperative child and helps out on the farm.  His dream is to be a policeman.

Cutie is sponsored by Helen & Bruno Franceschini.

• Born April 10, 2007
• Sibling of Sarah and Cutie
• Attending Winterland Junior School
• In Primary 7 (Equivalent to Grade 7 in Canada) - he excels in his studies
• He's much more outgoing since using eyedrops to treat his chronic allergies
• Moses has a strong natural talent for football (soccer) which we have been happy to nurture

Moses is an affectionate and playful boy.  He loves fashionable clothes and playing games.  He excels in school.

Carly Wilson and Scott Padget are the proud sponsors of Moses.

• Born November 29, 2003
• Older sibling to Moses & Cutie
• Attending Lugazi Homeland College Secondary School
• In Senior 4 (Equivalent to Grade 11 in Canada)
• Loves literature and dreams of being a journalist or television news anchor

Sara is hilarious.  She is very bright and quick to offer a quip.  She is referred to as “stubborn”, which in Uganda means “cheeky”

Susan and Alan Konyer are the sponsors of Sara.

• Born May 15, 2000
• Following the death of her grandmother, our employee, Jackie, has graciously taken in Hasifah to live with her
• Studying to be a seamstress at vocational school

Hasifah is a typical teenage girl who is happy to giggle with her girlfriends and make handicrafts in her spare time

She's happy to help out with child care with the younger Kulikayo kids.  Hasifah has a very serene personality and tends to be independent.

Thank you to Doris and Robert Keeler for sponsoring this lovely girl!

• Born December 22, 2001
• 1 of 4 children
• Now in vocational school studying travel & tourism
• Sandra has a chronic heart condition that requires ongoing medication
• She is a lively and intelligent young lady who can light up a room with her smile.  She enjoys reading.

Sandra is sponsored by Carly Wilson & Scott Padget.