Omara Brian :: Facinated That Total Strangers Would Care For Him

Brian was born on November 11, 2005.  He has no living siblings.  He speaks Luo and is learning English in school.

When Brian was four his mother died during childbirth. Tragically, the baby boy also died. This devastated Brian as he was forever by his mother’s side and observed all these events. His conversations with his mom were filled with the desire to have a brother.

Brian’s dad was dying of AIDS which left Brian as the care giver for a very weak man.  The days were filled with efforts to stay alive and make his dad comfortable. In 2009 Brian’s uncle brought the him and his father to his home where Brian's dad died in 2010.

At this point, the uncle made arrangements for Brian to be admitted to Otino Waa. He had to be put on a waiting list of over 1000 children. There seemed to be little hope until early 2011 when he was accepted along with 25 others.

Brian found a new home, family and hope. Since he had few opportunities for education, he started school at the first grade level. He does not know what he would like to be when he grows up - but then again, he's only six years old.

He sends his greetings to his sponsors and is fascinated with the concept that total strangers would care about him.