He was exploited for begging on the street by adults who saw him merely as a tool for making money. Children like him are often forced to work in dangerous conditions. Gilbert also has a brother, Charles, who has found refuge with us as well. Both boys have experienced significant trauma, but now we are working to provide them with a safe and loving environment where they can regain a sense of security and normalcy. At Kasisi, they have the opportunity to learn, play, and form healthy relationships that were previously unavailable to them.
A school kit includes notebooks, allowing children to study at home. It also includes a pair of shoes, which, if not for Kasisi, they would have to borrow from their siblings. And finally, a delicious, healthy sandwich in the backpack, which gives them the energy they need for their studies. Just like the sandwich their mother would prepare. You can pack one into their backpack today—from right here, from your own home.