A small sum of money can make such a difference in the lives of these children. For only £214 you can support a child for a year — that's only £17/month. A breakdown of these costs follows:

• Feeding: £144 (60p x 5 school days x 4 weeks x 12 months)

• Personal Needs: £20 (school uniforms, clothing, etc.)

• Medical Attention: £20 for year

• School Fees: £10 (after government subsidies)

• Learning Materials: £20

• Grand Total: £214

We have more than 200 children we are trying to attain sponsorship for. Please look at these 10 stories below (more to come soon!) and consider supporting them.

You have our deepest thanks.

Monica Baidoo, 14, was found selling vegetables at the market. She had never been to school before and we later enrolled her in our school for two years. Due to her performance, she was placed into a public school. Her future ambition is to become a nurse.

Date of Birth: July 22nd, 1991
Class: JSS Grade 1 — Crusaders School, Takoradi
Date put in school: 13th of September, 2003
Hobbies: reading of story books
Subject strengths and weaknesses: strong in Environmental Studies, weak in Mathematics
Favorite Food: Banku with Okra Soup

Gerttrude Aggrey, 10, was found selling iced water at the beach. She had never been to school before and we later enrolled her in our school for two years. Due to her performance, she was then placed into a public school. Gertrude's father is Uncle Egyir, her mother is Janet Aggrety, and she has four siblings. Her future ambition is to become a teacher.

Date of Birth: March 28th, 1996
Class: 2 — St. Peter's Anglican Primary School, Takoradi
Date put in school: September 12th, 2005
Hobbies: sports, playing ludu
Subject strengths and weaknesses: strong in Drawing, weak in Reading
Favorite Food: Rice and Stew

Benjamin Hagan, 8, was found selling iced water at the beach. He had never been to school before and we later enrolled him
in our school for two years. Due to his performance, he was then placed into a public school. Both of Benjamin's parents
are deceased, and he has three siblings. His future ambition is to become a teacher.

Date of Birth: August 28th, 1998
Class: 2 — St. Peter's Anglican Primary School, Takoradi
Date put in school: 12th of September, 2005
Hobbies: football
Subject strengths and weaknesses: strong in Drawing, weak in Spelling
Favorite Food: Rice and Stew

John Eshun, 15, was found selling vegetables at the beach. He had never been to school before and we later enrolled him in our school for two years. Due to his performance, he was then placed into a public school. John's father, Uncle Egyaren, is deceased, but his mother, Mary Qaicoe, is alive. He hopes to be a professional footballer one day.

Date of Birth: April 3rd, 1991
Class: 4 — Potasi Methodist Primary School, New Takoradi
Date put in school: September 15th, 2004
Hobbies: football
Subject strengths and weaknesses: strong in English, weak in Mathematics
Favorite Food: Rice and Beans

Nicholas Appiah, 9, was found selling plastic bags at the beach. He had never been to school before and we later enrolled him in our school for two years. Due to his performance, he was then placed into a public school. Nicholas' father, Nicholas Appiah, is deceased, but his mother, Esi Hannah, is alive and he has three siblings. His future ambition is to become a military officer.

Date of Birth: July 19th, 1997
Class: 4 — St. Peter's Anglican Primary School, Sekondi
Date put in school: September 12th, 2005
Hobbies: football
Subject strengths and weaknesses: strong in Writing, weak in Mathematics
Favorite Food: Banku and Okra Soup

John Abakah, 13, was found selling bread at the beach. He had never been to school before and we later enrolled him in our school for two years. Due to his performance, he was then placed into a public school. John's father, Kobina Abekah, is deceased, but his mother, Aute Efua, is alive, and he has 5 siblings. He'd like to be a lawyer when he grows older.

Date of Birth: April 3rd, 1991
Class: 4 — Potasi Methodist Primary School, New Takoradi
Date put in school: September 15th, 2004
Hobbies: reading story books, swimming
Subject strengths and weaknesses: strong in Mathematics, weak in English
Favorite Food: Rice and Beans

Thomas Awotke, 10, was found loitering at the beach. He had never been to school before and we later enrolled him in our school for two years. Due to his performance, he was then placed into a public school. Tom's father, Egya Portse, is deceased, but his mother, Sister Fakyem, is alive. He'd like to be a lawyer when he grows older.

Date of Birth: March 23rd, 1996
Class: 4 — Potasi Methodist Primary School, New Takoradi
Date put in school: September 15th, 2004
Hobbies: football, reading
Subject strengths and weaknesses: strong in Religious and Moral Education
Favorite Food: Rice with Soup

Mary Arthur, 7, was found selling paper on the street. She had never been to school before and we later enrolled her in our school for two years. Due to her performance, she was then placed into a public school. Mary's father, Uncle Kojo, is deceased but her mother, Sister Ekua, is alive.Mary has five siblings and dreams to one day be a fashion designer.

Date of Birth: February 16th, 1999
Class: 2 — St. Peter's Anglican Primary School, Takoradi
Date put in school: September 15th, 2004
Hobbies: reading
Subject strengths and weaknesses: strong in Fante, weak in Mathematics
Favorite Food: Yam and Stew

Cecilia Tankama, 13, was found loitering on the beach. She had never been to school before and we later enrolled her in our school for two years. Due to her performance, she was subsequently placed into a public school. Cecilia's father, Brother Kwame, is deceased but her mother, Sister Ekua, is alive.Mary has five siblings and dreams to one day be a fashion designer.

Date of Birth: February 16th, 1999
Class: 2 — St. Peter's Anglican Primary School, Takoradi
Date put in school: September 15th, 2004
Hobbies: reading
Subject strengths and weaknesses: strong in Fante, weak in Mathematics
Favorite Food: Yam and Stew