

David is a 3-year-old boy from Yaoundé in Cameroon's central region. Born in October 2021, he lives with his mother and younger brother Christopher in a single-room home. David's father abandoned the family, leaving his mother to shoulder all parenting and financial responsibilities alone. While she works diligently as a school cleaner, her salary is insufficient to meet the family's basic needs.
Despite these challenging circumstances, David displays the curiosity and joy typical of a toddler his age. Though he hasn't yet started school, he's at a crucial developmental stage where early learning experiences will shape his future educational journey. His favourite colour is blue, and he particularly enjoys meals with egg and plantain—a nutritious combination common in Cameroonian cuisine.
Like many children his age, David has simple wishes—he's expressed a desire for a toy car, showing his developing interests and imagination. His relationship with his younger brother Christopher is an important part of his daily life, providing companionship and early social experiences within their small home.
David will soon reach the age to begin nursery school—a critical first step in his educational journey. This transition represents an opportunity to provide him with a strong foundation for learning and development, but his mother's limited income makes this prospect uncertain without additional support.
Your sponsorship would ensure David can begin nursery school at the appropriate time with all necessary materials. This early educational support is particularly valuable, as it would help him avoid the interruptions and delayed starts that many older children in the program have experienced. Beyond education, your support would help provide nutritious food for David and his family, access to healthcare when needed, and essentials like clothing and shoes.
We keep our sponsors connected through monthly updates that include recent photographs and reports on David's activities and progress. You'll see how your contribution directly supports his development and well-being during these formative early years. With sponsorship options beginning at £25 per month, you can help David build a strong foundation for his future while addressing his and his family's immediate needs.
For more information about Children of Cameroon’s sponsorship programme, please click here.