Birthday:  May 27, 1997

Age:  12

Gender:  Male

Name of Village:  Misandika, Uganda

Parental Information:  His father died as a result of poison.  He was poisoned at his place of employment.  His mother is caring for him.  She is working as a housemaid to earn money.

Guardian Information:  N/A

Sibling Information:  He has one brother (Monday Clovis).

School Information:   Joshua attends Kyenjojo Model School.  He is in fourth grade.  He enjoys going to school.

Church Information:   Joshua attends God’s Care Church.  He likes going to church.

Child’s Home Duties:  Fetching water, sweeping the courtyard, and collecting firewood.

Child’s Favorite Activities:  Playing.

Child’s Favorite Games:  Football and marble games.

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

Child’s Career Goal:  Joshua wants to be an engineer 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 mother is caring for him and his brother by herself.  She says Joshua’s greatest needs are a mattress, shoes, a school uniform, and a plot of land for his future home.