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About

Tunu is one of four children (she has two older brothers and one older sister). She lives with her mother who sells clothing to support her family. Neither her mother nor any of her siblings attended secondary school. Tunu walks 30 minutes to school everyday. Tunu hopes to become a lawyer and acknowledges that a good education will bring her closer to becoming one. Tunu lives with her two brothers and mother and goes to a river to get water.

Where your donation goes

Total $150
  • Tuition
    $16
  • School Supplies
    $29
  • Uniform
    $65
  • Food
    $32
  • Exams
    $8

Tunu's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2012 Form 3
2011 Form 2

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Linda
Wed, December 21, 2011 at 1:50 pm GMT
Hello Tunu. My named is Linda and I have a husband Nat and 2 children, Anna and Marlee. A good education has helped all of us, so I'm very happy that you are going to school, and I hope you enjoy it! We would love to hear about you and your family. Warmest wishes, The Brunings
Tunu
Mon, June 27, 2011 at 11:03 am GMT
Hi I am Tunu Shaibu. I am form 2 at Lugalo. Thank u Brent,me I want 2 be Doctor.
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