Name: Ngobi EdwardEddy (Small).JPG

Tribe: Musoga/European

DOB: 9/10/1988

School/Level: Seroma Christian High School - S3

His Story...

Edward is of mixed blood and was born in Mombassa. He was brought to Uganda to live with his grandmother. His mother was a prostitute in Mombassa and she died of HIV/AIDS, his father was from Germany, America or Britain. He has never seen his father and his mother left him when still a baby and died soon after. Edward went through difficult times and was rejected and abandoned by relatives and his people because of his color. He stayed with his grandmother who mistreated him. He has a step-aunt in Bugembe who took him but once her husband died of AIDS he wasn't welcome there either. At one time a Moslem family took him and he was converted to Islam but later was abandoned and chased away from that home and he resorted to watching films and sleeping in video halls and disco places. He began searching for anyone who could help him and found Uncle Stephen, who accepted him into El-Shadai Family.

Interests and Hobbies

Eddy loves playing football! He also enjoys making friends and having good talks with people and likes people to be honest with him.

Future plans...

Eddy is adjusting well now and is focused on his education. He is currently near the top of his class and does especially well in English and Math. He wants to become a lawyer so that he can advocate for the unprivileged children and people.

Notes:

He doesn't like to be reminded of his parents and thinks of El-Shadai as his real family now.

Child Financial Needs:

The Ugandan government does not offer free education at any level. Before coming to the home, many of the children had been forced to drop out of school because they were unable to pay the fees. El-Shadai Family Foster Home believes that all children should have an education and a safe, loving environment where all of their basic needs are met.

Current Sponsorship Status:

Eddy is currently sponsored for his school fees