Rosa was born in Sofala province. She is a very calm and a smiling girl. She loves to play with her friends of the same age. She is orphaned of father, who died in 2011, victim of illness. He used to do little jobs in the construction field. After her father's death, her mother abandoned the children and disappeared to an uncertain part until today. No one knows if she is alive or not. Rosa went to live with her uncle. His work is helping the fishermen pulling the nets. With the salary he earns, he is not able to sustain all the needs of his family. If the girl will not get support, she will have to stop studying.

Manju is the only sister of her 6 brothers. Manju is a part of the Swabhiman program and in school her favorite subject is Hindi. One of her favorite things to do is read books.

The younger sister of John Medo, The School Fund's first student, "Judy," also has big dreams but is held back by her family's financial situation. Judy looks up to her older brother who has dedicated himself to his school work. Judy, too, knows how important it is to study hard to achieve a successful future. She hopes to one day become a teacher so she can improve the lives and minds of students just like herself. Judy says: "Education will help me to overcome my problems and have a good future living."