"My name is Libaan Abdirahman, a brother of eighteen siblings. From the beginning of my life until this present day, my massive family has been struggling with financial problems. Only four of us are allowed access to education due to our low family income. My father, who made our money, died two years ago. Our lives changed from being normal to being disastrous. I saw rays of hope when I got accepted to Abaarso School as a result of being a very good and hardworking student. While in Abaarso School, I work very hard and keep in mind that that, ""Chance favors a prepared mind."" I am the assistant director of the orphanage program that exists in our school. It reaches to little children who don't have the chance to go to formal schools. I do this because I know what it means to be in an adverse position. "

Caroline is a partial orphan. Her mother is HIV/AIDS positive and her father, who had divorced with her mother, died when Caroline was very young. Growing up Caroline lived with her mother in a rented one room house. Due to being HIV positive, Caroline's mother is unemployed. Due to financial constraints, she has been living at AMCC for three years, and hopes to attend Nairobi University after completing Secondary School. She is looking for a sponsor to help with school fees. Currently, she is often sent home from school due to a lack of finances for tuition. Without the help of a sponsor, it will be very difficult for her to continue her education and reach her dream of becoming an accountant.

My name is Isata Foday. I am girl. I am about fourteen (14) years old. I am in grade six (6). I am studying with my mother, father and my step sisters and brothers. My best subject in school is social Studies because I want to know about my country and other countries at large. After lunch in school I play Akra which is played by girls only, sometimes I played basketball. My favorite music is Lek u Culture which is played by one of our local artist. I like watching Nigerian movies. In my fun time I tell stories. I want to be a doctor in future.

Godwin was orphaned after the death of his grandparents in 2001. He lives with his fourteen year old sister in a small shack with no running water or electricity. Born with physical disabilities, Godwin has lived a tough life and has often turned to using his disability as a means to beg for money to feed his family. Upon entering Mawuvio's School, Godwin gained the self-confidence he needed to excel educationally despite his disabilities. Godwin has emerged as a leader amongst his peers and now aspires to become the goal keeper for Ghana's Black Star football team.

Godwin was orphaned after the death of his grandparents in 2001. He lives with his fourteen year old sister in a small shack with no running water or electricity. Born with physical disabilities, Godwin has lived a tough life and has often turned to using his disability as a means to beg for money to feed his family. Upon entering Mawuvio's School, Godwin gained the self-confidence he needed to excel educationally despite his disabilities. Godwin has emerged as a leader amongst his peers and now aspires to become the goal keeper for Ghana's Black Star football team.