Moris is a 13-year-old orphan living with HIV, yet he carries a powerful dream — to become a doctor and help other children who suffer like him. He lives in a small refugee settlement with his 87-year-old grandmother, a widow who is frail and chronically ill, and his 15-year-old sibling who is still struggling to stay in school. Their grandmother is too sick to work and cannot provide the family’s basic needs. Many nights they sleep hungry, and simple necessities like soap, clean clothes, and bedding are a luxury.
Moris is bright and determined. He loves science and often tells his teachers he wants to wear a white coat one day. However, his reality is heartbreaking. There is no money for school fees, books, or uniforms. His HIV medication is inconsistent because transport to the clinic and proper nutrition are unaffordable. His grandmother’s worsening health makes the future even more uncertain.
If Moris does not receive support, he may be forced to drop out of school, his health may deteriorate without regular treatment, and his dream of becoming a doctor could vanish. Instead of saving lives, Moris could become trapped in a cycle of poverty and illness — a brilliant future lost simply due to lack of opportunity.
