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Since my mother and siblings do not have a place to sleep and call their home, I will spend $200 to construct a two-roomed house for them. Using another $2000, I will start a broiler chicken business to meet a demand in a nearby shopping center. This business is a seed to more sustainable investments I intend to do in future,thanks to GiveDirectly. This also means my siblings future in education is secured.
What is the happiest part of your day?
While hanging out with my friends last week, I suddenly received a phone call from one of my uncles. James called to let me know that he intends to sponsor me through nursing school beginning this year, September. Having stayed idle at home for the last 3 years, this brought me so much happiness knowing my dream to pursue a career in medicine could become a reality.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
When I completed my secondary education 3 years ago, I got a good grade to grant me entry to university. Being a first born in a family of 6, my single mother could not afford to further educate me so she asked me to forego my studies so she could take the rest through school. My siblings often look up to me for food and education when she cannot afford it. But I cannot do much since I do not have a source of income. With as little as $2 a day that I get, I am worried that my siblings could as well drop out of school.
