Meet Carlos

Dominican Republic

Carlos Javier lives with his mother and his little sister in a borrowed house made entirely of tin. His mother struggles to provide for the family's basic needs. Carlos was malnourished when he joined the project but now enjoys regular meals and a good education at our school. He has a good appetite and is very healthy. He is friendly and kind and likes to help others in his class. He loves animals and playing sports with his friends. A sponsor will help Carlos to gain confidence and give him the opportunities he needs to follow his dreams.

Sponsor Carlos for $30 a month

Where Carlos lives

Despite being a popular holiday destination, the Dominican Republic is a country steeped in poverty – major advances in the tourism industry have only added further to the divide between the rich and poor. High unemployment remains a serious problem and many children do not have access to a basic education or simple healthcare. There are over 220,000 orphaned children on this small island and thousands suffer from malnutrition.

The Eva Russell School provides free education to children from the poorest backgrounds. Without our support, these children would never attend school. Our children's village provides a loving family home for orphaned and at risk children.

How your donation is used

92% of your donation will be used to directly provide the best care possible for Carlos. 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 Carlos 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.