Harriet has a creative mind and has a dream to design clothes for both men and women in her village.

Ray is the first born in his family and feels a strong urge to protect the ones he loves.

Simon, born into an HIV positive household, wants to start a career in carpentry to support his sick parents.

Chandrashekar was forced to quit school earlier this year when he became weak and tired.

Martin lives in a small rural town in northern Alberta. He plays soccer whenever he can and hopes to some day be able to join a team, however his family cannot afford the fees.

Jamal lives in Edmonton, Alberta and recently moved to Canada with his family. He was able to join a football team this past summer in his community and really excelled.

Briana is a three and a half year old girl from Romania. Briana has no brothers and sisters. She will start going to nursery school next September.

Betty is a local Ugandan who is a hardworking, intelligent, and a dedicated business trainer for emerging entrepreneurs in Northern Uganda.

Suchitra started missing school frequently and feeling weak and tired for a few months before being diagnosed with TB. She takes her TB medication regularly, but is recovering slowly.

Elfnesh loves to go to school and play with her friends. At home she lives with and helps her aunt.