Yankuba Hydara

Yankuba is growing up in a family that has experienced the loss of a parent and now faces ongoing financial challenges. Yankuba lives with his mother, Fatou Ceesay, and his siblings in a rental house. Fatou is the sole provider, working as a gardener growing vegetables like onions and tomatoes to sell. This small-scale farming generates an inconsistent and modest income, which must cover rent, food, and other basics for the entire family. The depth of their hardship is clear because Yankuba cannot afford school fees or even a daily lunch, meaning he likely attends class hungry. With multiple children to support and no steady income, the family has no financial safety net, trapping them in a cycle of poverty where education becomes a luxury they simply cannot afford. Sponsorship can help provide stability and contribute towards the child’s education, wellbeing and everyday needs, while supporting the family in a respectful and dignified way.