Neimatu was born in Freetown. Her father died in 2005 from internal injuries he sustained after a fall.  Neimatu’s mother died in 2003 from an unknown illness.  She lives with her grandmother, a poor widow who makes her living as a gardener, and struggles to provide for her.  Neimatu attends school and is in class seven.  Neimatu needs sponsorship to help provide for her physical, educational, and spiritual needs.