Asha attends Vdzungwa A-level School. The most difficult part of my life before getting funding from The School Fund was after my daddy left. This was a difficult experience because before my daddy left us, my parents raised me and met my basic needs, like school fees and food. My mum alone did not have the ability to pay for my basic needs, especially for school fees and other materials. This made me feel bad and fail in my studies. I am very thankful to The School Fund because they help me improve my performance. They are like my parents which makes me smile always. And the thing I learned from this difficult experience is how to live with a single parent. In my life I dream of being a lawyer. To make my dream come true, I will study hard and follow the ways of people who have already succeeded. The happiest moment in my life is when I was chosen to be a School Fund member because it brings my school needs, which helps me achieve my goals. According to my future dream of being a lawyer, what I plan to give back to my community is to avoid abuse of human rights, especially women’s and children’s, by laws which protect women and children and provide education to all people because all people are equal. My thanksgiving goes to all donors for the care and the love that they show to me. May God bless them and give them long life to see my success because I wish to help other people who have the same problems as me to reach their goals.

Daniel and his brother Keso had been living in the neighborhood near Maison de Lumiere since the orphanage opened. They lived with their widowed mother and two sisters in a vacant lot. When their mother became very ill and could no longer care for her children, they were offered to stay at the orphanage. Since moving into Maison de Lumiere, Daniel has adapted well and truly loves the home and his new "family." Daniel is a very sweet and helpful boy who is very serious about his schoolwork and is often top in his class. He particularly enjoys learning how to play violin and occasionally plays during times of praise and worship with the other children. Please pray for Daniel as he learns more about the Lord and as he grows in his faith.

Nyamizi has been raised by her mother. Nyamizi's father died in 2009 in Dodoma (the capital city of Tanzania) where he was living. At the time of his death, she had not seen him for about five years. It was difficult for Nyamizi to acknowledge her father's death as she missed his love and care. Nyamizi says she is thankful for her mother and her grandmother, who helped to pay for Nyamizi's school fees. Her grandmother would also cook for Nyamizi when she returned from school as she knew Nyamizi could not afford to eat at school and her mother could not afford bus fare, so Nyamizi would walk a long distance to and from school. Nyamizi cannot afford her secondary school fees and is grateful for the support of TAFARE and School Fund supporters. He plans to use his law education, knowledge, and income to contribute towards community development with a focus on orphans and children with disadvantages.

Mwanhawa has a special place at Ummu Salama. Orphaned at a young age, Mwanahwa lived on the streets before arriving at the orphanage where she now lives. It is not difficult for Mwanhawa to speak to adults and her peers,also she is wonderfully expressive in writing. Teachers have seen a lot of growth in Mwanhawa since she first came to Ummu Salama.mwanhawa like to share ideas with different people in the world.

Mwadi lives at an orphanage where she loves to ride her bike and read story books. Her favorite book is a fantasy story called "Adventure." Mwadi likes going to school, especially to attend class with her favorite teacher, Mr. Erik.

The first thing you notice about Mohamed is his big smile, which never seems to fade from his face. Much like his big sister Zahra (http://www.theschoolfund.org/cgi-bin/dyn?c=view&t=student&i=222), Mohamed is a bright and cheerful student who is always first to raise his hand and help out another student. Mohamed lives in an orphanage with two of his sisters and spends holidays with his relatives.

Jose writes, "I am proud of being indigenous, and of having a grandmother and a mother who I love a lot." He writes eloquently that the person that he admires most in his life is his grandmother because she has given him advice throughout his life and to take his studies seriously. He admires her dedication to her family, sense of responsibility, and hard work ethic and hopes to model his own life on her. One of his aspirations is to attend college or university when he is older so that he can have a professional career as a lawyer.