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over 4 years ago

Benta enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is that I was able to secure a loan from my self-help group that I used to buy cement for cementing the floor of my house. I am yet to pay the loan."

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over 4 years ago

Alice enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is being able to take my children to school even when I face financial challenges."

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over 4 years ago

Caren enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face in my life is getting school fees for my children."

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over 4 years ago

"The biggest hardship I face is getting school fees for my other children and my house is dilapidated and leaking during rainy seasons."

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over 4 years ago

Josphine enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face is getting school fees for my children as my husband got an accident which makes him not to work as he is the sole breadwinner."

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over 4 years ago

Caroline enrolled.

"The biggest hardship that I face is raising school fees for my children."

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over 4 years ago

"The achievement I am proudest of is being able to pay school fees for my children even when times are tough."

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over 4 years ago

Erick enrolled.

"The achievement i'm proud of in life is that I own some property inform of livestock."

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over 4 years ago

Collin enrolled.

"The achievement i'm proudest of is that i'm taking care of my orphaned siblings."

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over 4 years ago

Pamela enrolled.

"The biggest hardship i have faced is having undergone terminal illnesses."

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