My life is hard because in our family are 7 children and other relatives. My father is a fisherman, my mother is a housewife. My father normally leaves home for more than two months to fish in Kidatu dam. He can’t catch enough fish because he doesn’t have sufficient tools. He cannot provide us all the basics. I got a TSF scholarship and I was proud when I passed my O-level studies. My A-level studies start in July. I am thankful for TSF help. I want to be a doctor and will study and work to achieve. One day I will be able to help my family overcome the difficulties we are going through.

I am my mother’s first child and I never knew my father. When I was 4, I was sent to stay with my grandmother. Mom worked day and night but still not able to afford school fees. Mother remarried and had two sons. My step daddy was a new hope for the family but he died. We were always financially unstable, but with his death it has become horrible. Despite the hard life, I always cherish the moments I spent with my step daddy simply because I know how it felt to have a daddy by my side. I want to become a doctor and support my family. I never knew how to hit this target until the coming of TSF, I saw light. I would like a university education. I was proud when TSF selected me for a scholarship, it made me feel special to be chosen out of many.

I am glad to be in Highway Academy because my parents are unable to pay for my school fees so that I can continue with my education. There is good education in Highway Academy because there are good teachers who encourage learning.