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Portrait of Shafic Ntambi
Waiting 143 days
Waiting for a sponsor

Shafic Ntambi

Nazigo, Uganda
May 7 · 6 yrs old
Boy
Your sponsorship provides:
$48
per month
Regular, nutritious meals
Medical care and health checkups
School fees, uniforms, and supplies
Faith education and spiritual mentorship
Regular letters and photos
Progress updates and prayer requests
Sponsor Shafic
Cancel anytime · Your gift supports holistic child care
Registered 501(c)(3)Regular letters & photosTax-deductible gift

Shafic’s Story

Shafic lives with his grandmother in a Muslim home. He has four siblings, Shafic is eager to learn and grow. By choosing to sponsor a child like Shafic, you can help ensure we have the necessary funds to support vulnerable children, provide them with a quality education, and give Shafic's family the opportunity to know the love of Jesus.

Child sponsorship helps provide regular meals, medical care, education, and spiritual development so Shafic can keep learning and growing with dignity.

$48/month provides Shafic with

Regular, Nutritious Meals

Medical Care & Checkups

Education Assistance & School Supplies

Faith Education & Spiritual Mentorship

Individual Mentorship & Encouragement

A Family Care Package With Essential Supplies

In Return, You Will Receive

A life-changing connection with the child you sponsor.

Regular Letters & Photos

Exchange letters and receive new photos so you can follow Shafic's journey and build a meaningful connection.

Progress Updates & Prayer Requests

Receive updates on Shafic's progress and specific prayer requests so you can walk alongside him.

What Happens Next

Sponsoring Shafic takes just a few minutes to set up.

1

You sponsor today

Start your monthly gift for Shafic in just a few minutes.

2

Their family receives immediate care

As soon as sponsorship begins, our Uganda team delivers his family a care package with food and essential supplies.

3

You stay connected

Trade letters and photos, pray by name, and watch Shafic grow.

Common Questions

How is my child selected?+

You choose your child directly from our waiting list based on gender, age, or greatest need. Once you begin sponsorship, that child is yours to walk alongside.

Can I write letters to my sponsored child?+

Yes — letters are one of the most meaningful parts of sponsorship. Our local team helps translate and deliver them, and relays your child's replies back to you.

Is my monthly gift tax-deductible?+

Yes. Roots of Mercy International is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and you will receive a year-end giving statement for your records.

What if I need to stop sponsoring?+

You may cancel at any time. We simply ask that you let us know so we can find a new sponsor for your child without a gap in their care.

Where does my money go?+

Your gift supports regular meals, medical care, education, and spiritual development for your sponsored child, along with community-wide programs in their village.

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