James came to STAR scheme after his Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) began to have a significant negative impact on his wellbeing. James comes from a disadvantaged area where many children feel alone and so sadly turn to drinking, drugs, and crime to deal with...
Jean lives in rural Lilongwe, where education, health, and food are luxuries that many children sadly don’t have access to. Regrettably, these are not the only difficulties Jean faces, as she is bullied by other kids, causing her to feel isolated and lonely. Things...
Meet Maxwell Abadu, a 14-year-old boy living in the Kibera slums. Kibera is a tough place for any child, with few employment and educational opportunities, leading many children to lose hope for their future. On top of these challenges, Maxwell has faced an...
Charles is a thirteen year old boy living in Kibera, the largest urban slum in Africa. There is a large open sewer running outside of Charles’ home. Charles has four younger brothers and sisters, and his mother has just given birth to another child. His father...
Ke Mardy was placed at the Kampuchea Sela Handicap NGO at 14 years old when his parents could no longer handle his care. Ke Mardy’s mental disabilities meant he was rarely welcomed into sport by his peers, despite his love for playing and his own efforts to make...
Nico came to Buenos Aires with his mother and two brothers not long after his father died. They found themselves in a shanty town sharing a squalid room with no sanitation, living in a neighbourhood ruled by gangs, and being forced to pay a costly rent that made...
