Gideon lives in Kasangati with his single Father and two siblings. Sadly, his mother divorced her father when she found out he was HIV positive. As far as we know, the mother is currently living as a prostitute in the streets and is not in the kids' lives at all. Since Gideon's father is disabled and HIV positive, he is not able to work to provide for his family. They live with Gideon's uncle and family since they don't have housing of their own. It is really difficult for them to ever find enough food to feed the entire family. Sometimes the neighbors have mercy on them and give them some scraps. The whole family typically sleeps on one mattress or on the floor. Gideon has been in and out of school a lot because he cannot pay the school fees. He would be in 3rd grade if he could go back to school consistently. Gideon is really in a desperate situation and needs one person to give him support so that he can have hope for a better future. Gideon speaks and understands simple English. His family is Christian and regularly attend church. Gideon's favorite subject in school is Math, and he really enjoys riding a bicycle for fun when he can!

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