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About

Nivea is fifteen years old from Uganda. Both her parents have low income. She comes from a family of nine children whereby she's the first born.She has both grandparents living. She got fistula when she was fourteen years old and stayed with it for one year before getting treatment. She's dry now. She is willing to learn, and she will like to become a nurse when she grows up. She likes playing football.

Where your donation goes

Total $876
  • Food
    $300
  • Books
    $100
  • Exams
    $50
  • Tuition
    $426

Nivea's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2026 Grade 9
2025 Grade 8
2024 Grade 7
2023 Grade 6
2022 Grade 4
2021 Grade 3
2020 Grade 3

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During a recent trip to Eldoret, Beyond Fistula's founder Debbie Matityahu was able to hear t hat Nivea's 2025 school year was going "very well, she is very engaged in all her classes and learning!"
Hello I am Nivea. We had match day and thank you to you I can go to school in grade 6. I am so so grateful to you for giving to help me. I love school!

Elizabeth, thank you for your good wishes. God bless you.
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