Meet Elvis
Aged 12, Kenya
Elvis lives with his parents, older brother, younger sister and his nephew. Although his father is alive and lives with them, his mother is the one who mainly takes care of the home. His father is a retired driver, as painful leg cramps have now hindered him from driving.
The family live in their own home and they use firewood as cooking fuel and fetch water from their own well (boiling it first before drinking). Their house has an iron sheet roof and floors that are cemented. It is in a fairly good condition and their toilet is usable.
The family has done some domestic farming, to help to feed themselves. One time when Elvis was playing, he had an accident and was injured, which has left him with ongoing problems. Understanding this family's needs and situation, Elvis has now been accepted onto the sponsorship programme, enabling additional support.
Elvis is a shy young boy and finds it hard to express himself and to say what he wants to say. He loves taking care of the infant in their home and loves playing tag with his friends. He would like to be an English teacher when he grows up.
Where Elvis lives
The Open Arms project is joining the Stand by Me family in January 2022. Open Arms International was founded in 2006 to meet the immediate needs of orphaned and abandoned children in western Kenya who were suffering from a wide variety of life-threatening diseases. After the 2008 political violence left thousands of children orphaned, abandoned and homeless, the project grew to support more children. Today, the Open Arms Village is now home to over 150 children with 10 purpose-built family homes.
Why Stand by Me?
How your donation is used
92% of your donation will be used to directly provide the best care possible for Elvis. 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 Elvis 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.
