Birthday:  August 3, 1999

Age:  10

Gender:  Female

Name of Village:  Buraro, Uganda

Parental Information:  Her father and mother both died of AIDS.

Guardian Information:  When her parents died, she was left with her aunt (Kakuliremu Beatrace) and uncle (Ndolelire Robert).  They are now caring for her and her sister, as well as two other children.  They sell milk and bananas from their farm to earn money.

Sibling Information:  She has one sister (Kakwera Hellen).

School Information:  Sharon attends Nyarukoma Primary School.  She is in third grade.  She enjoys going to school. 

Church Information:  Sharon attends Nyarukoma Church of Uganda.  She likes going to church.

Child’s Home Duties:  Fetching water, cleaning at home, and washing dishes.

Child’s Favorite Activities:  Running and jumping.

Child’s Favorite Games:  Dodge ball and jumping.

Child’s Favorite Food:  Posho (flour and water mixture), Irish potatoes, rice, and beef.

Child’s Career Goal:  Sharon wants to be a nurse or a teacher when she grows up.

Child’s Top Three Needs:  Clothes, school fees, books, and a bag.

Child is Happy When…  She receives shoes and clothes.

Additional Information:  Sharon’s aunt says that her greatest needs are school fees, clothes, and bedding.  They have four children and three adults in their household.