Stories
Children we serve, volunteers who show up, and communities who let us in. These are their stories, in their words.
Featured · Nigeria
Before SELF, my little sister and I would go days without a proper meal. My grandmother tried, but there was never enough. Now I go to school every day. I read books after dinner. My favorite is science. I'm going to be a nurse and I'm going to come back and take care of the children who don't have anyone.
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My son had never held a book. Now he reads to his little sisters every night. That is what SELF gave us.
I came for one summer. I've been back four times. These kids have my heart. I don't know how to explain it.
SELF walked with our community during the flood. They didn't just send money. They sent people. That is different.
My daughter said, "Mom, my teacher told me I’m smart." She had never heard that before. She’s twelve.
I sponsored a boy named Ravi in 2022. He writes me letters. He calls me his American uncle. That's a gift.
The clinic came to our village. My grandson got the medicine he needed. He is playing football again.
Sponsor a child, volunteer, or partner with us — and become part of the next chapter.