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.
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.
Robiul
Past Resident of Ibrahimpur Orphanage
Southern Illinois
Savanah
Less than a year ago, Savanah experienced the heartbreaking loss of her father to cancer. He was her biggest cheerleader—especially on the basketball court. One of his favorite pieces of advice was, “Give 110%—because that extra 10% will take you places you never thought you could go.”
Though the grief is still fresh, Savanah holds on to his presence in her heart. “Even though I can’t physically see him on the sidelines cheering me on, I know when I close my eyes, he’s right there,” she says.
Now a graduating senior at Anna-Jonesboro High School, Savanah has served as captain of both her basketball and soccer teams. In her free time, she enjoys painting, spending time with her family’s dogs, and detailing cars.
She will be continuing her education at Shawnee Community College, where she plans to pursue a career in nursing.