Meet Om
Aged 9, Myanmar
Om was born in 2014 and he has 3 brothers and one sister. His parents strive for their children’s education and future, but their income is not sufficient. It has been difficult to let their children go to school due to the country's political conflict and war.
Om will be in grade 1 this coming 2023-2024 academic year. Om wants to become a doctor when he grows up. His favourite subject is science. He loves animals especially cats. He loves cake and playing football. His favourite colour is orange. He loves reading books and cooking.
Where Om lives
In Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), families live in isolated villages, days away from the nearest town. Straw huts with bare bamboo walls are home to people who labour in the scorching sun day after day just to scrape by. While in recent years, western embargos have been lifted, people are still trapped in poverty with 29% of children suffering from stunting due to malnutrition. Although education for children is compulsory, hundreds of thousands of children do not have access to school and for those who do, the many obstacles they face result in 6 out of 10 children dropping out before the age of 14
Today we are providing loving care to orphaned children from persecuted minorities in our purpose built children’s villages. Our schools are prioritising education for at risk and children. Through identifying and raising up quality teachers we’re inspiring a new generation to rise above their circumstances and reach their potential.
Why Stand by Me?
How your donation is used
92% of your donation will be used to directly provide the best care possible for Om. We’ll use the remaining 8% to support the work of Stand by Me and find a sponsor for the next child.
What you receive
When you sponsor Om you will receive a pack in the post with his story and photo. Every year you will receive an update about his/her progress, a new photo and at least one communication from him/her.
Real relationship
We know our kids love to receive your letters and write back so we encourage you to write as many letters as you like, along with photos and birthday gifts to develop a genuine relationship.
Not sure yet?
Ask us anything. We’ve helped sponsors change 1000s of kids’ lives, and we know it can be a big decision. We’re here to help you every step of the way.
