Shadrack, born on 5 July 2007, grew up in the slums of Ronda in Kenya. From an early age, he lived in extremely difficult circumstances and did not have the privilege like other children who enjoyed a safe shelter, access to food and medical care. The daily search for food was a constant struggle: day after day, Shadrack sat next to a hotel hoping for leftovers that were actually destined for the rubbish bin. Hunger, cold and insecurity defined his everyday life. Every single night on the street was dangerous, and he often did not know where to sleep or find shelter. Rain and storms made his situation even worse, and the lack of medical care often led to illnesses that he had to cope with alone. Despite all these adversities, Shadrack retained a strong will to survive and a quiet hope that life might offer him a chance at some point.