Andrew Ongom
Grade: Primary 5
Sex: Male
Location: Abongomola, Northern Uganda
Sponsorship Need: Boarding
When we first met Andrew, he had already experienced much sadness and hardship by the age of five. His father had died from poisoning, and soon after his death, Andrew’s mother remarried. Her new husband was unwilling to accept Andrew as his son, so she left him in the care of his elderly grandmother.
Caring for Andrew was a great burden for his grandmother, who has long suffered from heart problems and has no source of income. She was barely able to feed him and had no hope of ever sending him to school. When an EWT social worker visited their home, Andrew’s grandmother shared that he would simply have to remain at home without an education. She also worried constantly about how he would cope in life without his parents.
Fortunately, Andrew was selected for the Child Sponsorship Program shortly after that meeting and has been able to attend school ever since. He is a jolly boy who can almost always be found smiling, and he is a good student who works hard in school. His favorite activity is playing football with his friends, and he especially enjoys playing as number 11.
Andrew’s sponsorship has been a tremendous blessing in his life, providing him with stability and bringing his grandmother great relief. Now, as his grandmother has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing treatment, and as Andrew continues to advance in school, he now needs a boarding sponsor to come alongside his education sponsor. We thank God for the opportunity to help Andrew continue the education that once seemed impossible. Your sponsorship will not only allow him to grow and learn, but it will also bring renewed hope to a grandmother who has faithfully carried the responsibility of raising him alone.
Andrew needs a boarding sponsor for $35/month.