Meet Lovias
Aged 12, Kenya
Lovias' mother is the head of the home, as her father is not with the family. Lovias and her sister live with their mother in a rented house that is in a good condition but there is only just enough space for the three of them. Like most homes within the community, the family share a well with other tenants where they fetch their water for domestic use and for drinking (after boiling it). They use charcoal as their source of fuel for cooking.
Lovias' mother is an orphan and does not have anyone she can share her problems with or ask for help and support from. She does not always have work but depends on casual jobs to earn enough to fend for her children. With sponsorship support, Lovias can have access to a quality education in a loving environment.
Lovias is a very cheerful girl who likes playing hide and seek and reading story books. She likes knitting and bead work and aspires to be a pilot when she grows up.
Where Lovias 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 Lovias. 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 Lovias 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.
