Brian comes from a family of four – he has an older sister and two younger brothers. When he was young, Brian attended a private school but was unable to continue there because his family did not have enough money to pay the school fees. His mother does not earn an income, and his father works as a casual mason. Brian hopes to become a doctor and to work in a large hospital. His dream is to one day build and run his own hospital.

Karen is the second youngest of six children aged between 6 and 19. She lives with her brothers, sisters and parents in a small rented house with three rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. The family income is low and there is often not enough money to go round. Before getting help from Condor Trust, she was often unable to complete tasks at school because she couldn't buy the necessary things. It has been a great relief to her to know that her educational expenses can now be paid and that she no longer loses out when there are special activities at school. She takes the challenge of being a good student very seriously and wants in the future to have a professional career, probably as an accountant, so she can help her parents as well as herself. When not studying, Karen loves to play football.

Florence was raised by her mother and grandmother. She enjoys playing football and netball. Although she works hard, her mother struggled to pay school fees for her and her brother. She dreams of being a community health work and building solid relationships with her teachers in secondary school. She wants to give back to her community and to help children and widows.

I am the first born in my family. I have a younger sister and a younger brother. I like to read story books. I want to be a pilot. I will study hard. Education is everything in my life.

Arsenio lives with his parents, one brother, and two sisters. The family is from Vilankulo. His childhood was playful and he is remembering that he liked a lot climbing trees; as a result of those days he has a scar on his left hand. On Sundays, he and his family go to church. They have a simple life; for their survival, his father has a produce stand selling basic groceries, leaving home early morning and working until late. His mother raises ducks to contribute to the family's diet. Arsenio likes studying and always had good marks. He likes plants and nature and that is the reason why he would like to become an agronomist to help his family in the future. His mother is very proud of him and grateful for the scholarship he will get.