Sponsor a Vulnerable Child Through Our Outreach Ministry
Since 2015 Pope Francis Outreach Ministry has been serving vulnerable children in the Volta Region of Ghana. From providing food, medicine, housing, school tuition to life saving surgeries. The local Social Welfare office, the regional hospitals Public Health Department as well as community leaders call on PFSHC to assist the widows and the orphans. The waiting list is long but your monthly sponsorship will reduce one child’s suffering and give them hope.
Comfort, age 2
Meet Comfort
Abandoned by her parents. Comfort was born with a severe chronic illness which has resulted in severely stunted growth and delayed physical milestones, creating daily hurdles for her and her primary caregiver; grandmother. Despite these obstacles, Comfort is making meaningful progress; she is now gradually learning to stand upright for longer periods, a significant achievement that reflects both her inner determination and the dedicated support she receives. Comfort is growing in resilience each day. Though small and physically vulnerable, she is patient and persistent, steadily building the strength and balance needed to explore her world in new ways. Each moment she stands a little longer is a testament to her quiet courage. Your monthly gift will help PFSHC Outreach Ministry provide Comfort with food which is vital so she can tolerate her daily meds. Plus it will allow her to attend her scheduled Doctor appointments.
Carl, age 9
Meet Carl
Carl’s father abandoned the family, leaving him and his mother to navigate life alone. His mother is currently unemployed, intensifying their daily struggles to meet basic needs such as food, shelter, and education. Despite these challenges, Carl’s mother remains fiercely devoted to her son, doing all she can to provide emotional stability and care amid profound uncertainty. Carl’s story reflects the silent strength so often found in children who grow up too soon. Though marked by abandonment and economic hardship, his spirit has not broken. His journey is a reminder that family is not always who stays, but who remains. Your monthly gift will help feed Carl.
Wonder, age 13
Meet Wonder
Wonder was born with a severe congenital disability that renders her non-verbal and immobile. Abandoned by her father, she relies on her mother Millicent to carry her and assist her with all her daily functions. This commitment makes employment impossible for her mother. Though she cannot speak, Wonder communicates in her own ways. Those closest to her describe a calm and observant presence. Wonder’s story is not one of helplessness, but one of love. She may not be able to move on her own, but she moves the hearts of those around her. Her life is a quiet reminder of the deep human need for connection, touch, and compassionate care, celebrating the invisible bond between a mother and a child. Your monthly gift will help PFSHC Outreach Ministry provide Wonder with food.
Goodness, age 7
Meet Goodness
Goodness was born with a severe chronic illness resulting in inability to walk. He has been abandoned by parents. Despite this significant physical challenge, Goodness and his grandmother who is his primary caregiver since his parents abandoned him are holding onto hope through ongoing treatment it will improve his mobility. He regularly undergoes casting procedures aimed at gradually correcting his limbs and hopefully helping him regain the ability to walk. Goodness embodies a spirit of endurance and quiet optimism. Though his world is often limited to sitting or being carried, he maintains a curious and engaged demeanor. He has shown remarkable patience through repeated hospital visits and long periods in casts demonstrating a resilience that belies his young age. Your monthly gift will feed him and help with his medicines and medical care.
Lawrence, age 2
Meet Lawrence
Lawrence was abandoned by his 18-year-old mother and his father is unknown. His caretaker is his grandmother who is a street vendor. After being a sickly infant he was diagnosed with a severe chronic illness. Lawrence’s story is one of familial love overcoming abandonment. His grandmother’s unwavering dedication provides the stability his parents could not. His life is a powerful testament to the strength of a grandmother’s love and the resilience of the human spirit. Your monthly gift will help PFSHC Outreach Ministry provide Lawrence with food which is vital so he can tolerate his daily meds. Plus it will allow him to attend his scheduled Doctor appointments.
Daniel, age 4 months
Meet Daniel
Born into fragile circumstances, Daniel’s start in life has been marked by both challenge and compassion. His mother, struggling with mental illness is unfit to care for him, and his father is unknown. In a powerful act of communal love, a new mother from the same neighborhood, herself caring for a young infant, has stepped in to breastfeed and nurture Daniel alongside her own child. Though his future remains uncertain, Daniel’s present is defined by an unexpected but profound bond, one that offers him the nourishment, warmth, and humanity every newborn deserves. Though only months old, Daniel is responsive and settling into the rhythm of care provided by his surrogate mother. He is dependent yet resilient, adapting to the warmth and safety of an embrace that, though not from his biological mother, is filled with sincerity and milk. Daniel’s story is a tender reminder that family is not always defined by blood, but often by acts of love. In the midst of vulnerability, a stranger’s kindness has become his sanctuary. His life already speaks to the deep wells of compassion that exist within communities, and the quiet heroism of women who step in to nurture those who are not their own. Your monthly gift will help his surrogate mother care for him.