Success Stories
For Kids' Sake International (FKSI) supports live-in facilities and the basic needs of food, clothing, housing, healthcare, education and a safe environment for 550 orphans, ranging from 5 - 18 years old. We also support quality education for 4,000 village students from kindergarten through high school.
The orphans come to the projects from harsh circumstances including extreme poverty and broken homes. They rarely have the opportunity to focus on their education. With FKSI's support, all the basic needs are provided, and the children relish the chance to concentrate on their studies. Growing up in FKSI-supported facilities changes the course of their lives forever. Below are several success stories that will warm your heart!
Bangladesh
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If you knew Robiul as a child, you would never have guessed that this would be his future! A testament to the impact of your support. A graduate from our For Kids' Sake International Ibrahimpur School, he was accepted for admission to Dhaka University, Bangladesh's oldest and most prestigious university. He impressed everyone by scoring 86th out of 43,000 applicants!
Robiul grew up in a home that couldn't make ends meet. Robiul's older brother dropped out of school and worked tirelessly to care for his six siblings. However, it just wasn't enough.
At 12 years old, Robiul went to the Ibrahimpur Orphanage and School with hopes for a brighter future. He took full advantage of the opportunity and scored at the top of his class on the 10th & 12th grade national exams.
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His dedication to academics impressed his teachers so much, they made personal donations to help his transition into college. Robiul also received a For Kids' Sake International Scholarship.
"Robiul is passionate. He knows what he is doing, and he will soon achieve his vision," shared Mahmood Ullah, Operations Director in Bangladesh. Robiul's vision includes studying law and one day serving vulnerable children in Bangladesh.
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Robiul
Past Resident of Ibrahimpur Orphanage
Gambia
Bubacarr is a testament to the impact of your support. He became one of the youngest sponsored orphans for The Gambia Bayoolu at 6 years old. Now, eight years old he is a lovable, witty, curious and happy young boy.
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His father disappeared when the migrant boat he was on capsized in the Mediterranean Sea. Bubacarr now lives with his uncle and grandmother.
The Gambia Bayoolu makes it possible for him to go to Primary school and IT school. They pay school fees, supplies and uniform. As well, The Gambia Bayoolu meets other basic needs such as clothing, transportation, mentoring, and monthly food distribution for his foster family.
Bubacarr
Bubacarr 8, eating breakfast before IT School
Southern Illinois
Justice
At a young age, Justice’s mother wasn’t able to care for her kids and that loss that left a deep emotional void. Luckily, her father stepped up with love and support, filling the role as best as he could. Justice expressed that her childhood fueled her determination and shaped her resolve to build the life she envisions for herself.
Now a graduating senior at Benton Consolidated High School, Justice has proudly served as captain of both the volleyball and cheerleading teams. She is also Vice President of the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and an active member of the pep club. In her free time, she enjoys reading, volunteering at the nursing home, and spending quality time with her dad.
Justice will continue her education at Rend Lake College, where she plans to pursue a career in nursing.