Class Rank: 6 I was born in 1998, I am in Form 2 class at Iringa Girls' School. I live with my uncle, my parents died. My uncle is a small scale farmer, so he can not pay all the school contributions. So sometime I am late to come back school because of money. I know though education can achieve my dreams. I believe if I get a help I will perform well in my studies. I believe education is the key of my life. If I complete my studies, I will help others with problem like me.

My name is Hassan Mansaray. I am a boy about 13 years old. I am in grade 6. I have one brother and two sisters. I like doing mathematics and Science. My favorite food is foo-foo and Okra Soup. Football is my favorite game, and I like being the goalkeeper for my team. In my leisure time I watch Nigerian Movies. I like helping my parents with the domestic work. I play hide and seek with my friends for fun. I want to be a scientist when I get older.

Harshita's father is a farmer and her mother a home-maker. She has four siblings; one brother, and three sisters. She used to attend a Private school in her village. However, when she passed her 5th class, the school closed down, compelling her to discontinue her education for a year. Harshita's parents also could not afford to enroll her to other schools as they are financially very weak. Now that she is part of Milaan's Swaachna Learning and Resource Center, Harshita is more than happy to study. She aspires to be an Officer in the Indian Army because she wants to do something for her nation and her family. She wants to make her parents proud of her.

Matilda lives with her mother, three younger sisters, and two younger brothers inside the small hair shop that her mother runs. Her father is imprisoned. Matilda has been in and out of Ghanaian public schools due to financial troubles so she has enrolled at Mawuvio's School. She often helps her mother in the shop and enjoys playing "ampe" and helping her school teachers as well.

Matilda lives with her mother, three younger sisters, and two younger brothers inside the small hair shop that her mother runs. Her father is imprisoned. Matilda has been in and out of Ghanaian public schools due to financial troubles so she has enrolled at Mawuvio's School. She often helps her mother in the shop and enjoys playing "ampe" and helping her school teachers as well.