Birthday:  July 13, 1996

Age:  13

Gender:  Male

Name of Village:  Misandika, Uganda

Parental Information:  Both parents died of AIDS.

Guardian Information:  His aunt (Kabalemba Jennifer) is caring for him.  She digs in other people’s gardens to earn money.  She is infected with AIDS and is quite weak; therefore, she is not always able to work.  In addition, she has a husband who visits her once in a while and gives her a small amount of money. 

Sibling Information:  None.

School Information:  Herbert attends Nyantungo Primary School.  He is in fifth grade.  He enjoys going to school.

Church Information:  Herbert attends Promised Faith Church.  He likes going to church.

Child’s Home Duties:  Fetching water, collecting firewood, and digging.

Child’s Favorite Activities:  Singing and dancing.

Child’s Favorite Games:  Football and singing.

Child’s Favorite Food:  Rice, potatoes, and beef.

Child’s Career Goal:  Herbert wants to be a doctor when he grows up.

Child’s Top Three Needs:  Mattress, shoes, and a school uniform.

Child is Happy When…  He plays games.

Additional Information:  His aunt is caring for eight people in a four-roomed house.  She says Herbert’s greatest needs are a mattress, shoes, clothes, water can, and a basin.