Birthday:  Unknown

Age:  7

Gender:  Male

Name of Village:  Misandika, Uganda

Parental Information:  Both parents died of AIDS.

Guardian Information:  His grandfather (Mukidi Ngondo Peter) and grandmother (Komukibira Teresa) are caring for him.  They are both very old and frail.  They can do little to earn money.  They try to sell some of their harvest to earn money.   

Sibling Information:  Mukidi has one brother (Muhenda Gilbert) and two sisters (Kembabazi Jovia and Kunihira Lillian).  He does not live with one of his brothers (Muhenda Gilbert).

School Information:  Mukidi attends Kyenjojo Primary School.  He is in first grade.  He enjoys going to school.

Church Information:  Mukidi attends Misandika Catholic Church.  He likes going to church.

Child’s Home Duties:  Collecting firewood, sweeping the courtyard, and caring for a younger child who stays at home.

Child’s Favorite Activities:  Playing football.

Child’s Favorite Games:  Football and running.

Child’s Favorite Food:  Matooke (plantains), rice, beef, and beans.

Child’s Career Goal:  Mukidi wants to be a teacher when he grows up.

Child’s Top Three Needs:  Clothes, shoes, and a food container.

Child is Happy When…  He is transported to school and does not have to walk.

Additional Information:  N/A