To graduate with a degree is a dream for most children and their families but especially for those born into poor rural villages.
This year 38 children finished their third level education with the support from our sponsors. Some qualified as engineers and others as nurses. Most of the children qualified in arts and science and would like to continue their studies so that they become qualified as teachers.
30 of the 38 children are the first degree holders in their families which is a great source of pride to the whole family. The father of one child from this group met with an accident and could not go to work. The family was in great difficulty as they also had to meet his medical expenses, feed and educate the children. The family were faced with the decision to stop her education because she had to work and earn to help run the family.
But with our Third Level Support Programme we helped her to continue her education. In addition we supported her mother with our Income Generating Programme to buy a cow, so that she would earn food for her family. Our Mothers’ Self Help Group supported the family with their savings and contribution.
When this child attended the meeting she was in full tears of joy and gratitude. Thank you to all our sponsors for your continued support.