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over 5 years ago

Lilian enrolled.

"The biggest hardship we face now is lack of a sustainable income source to sustain our family."

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over 5 years ago

"The biggest hardship we face is the burden of school fees. Considering that our income sources are very unstable."

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over 5 years ago

Emilly enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face is that I have a loan that is due payment and also the burden of school fees."

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over 5 years ago

Flores enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is that I decided to invest in vegetable farming of tomatoes. I got a good harvest. After sales I paid school fees, bought a goat and some chicken."

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over 5 years ago

Lilian enrolled.

"My proudest achievement was owning a decent house."

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over 5 years ago

Monica enrolled.

"Our biggest hardship is that we have a lot of responsibilities but we don't have a proper source of income."

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over 5 years ago

Phoebe enrolled.

"I would say,I'm proud that I bought a piece of land and build a decent house on it because I was able to save some money while I was selling fruits and vegetables."

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over 5 years ago

Benard enrolled.

"My proudest achievement is that l managed to establish my own home and I'm now doing well because I'm able do any kind of development in my compound."

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over 5 years ago

Everlyne enrolled.

"My biggest challenge is that I don't have the capital to buy another sewing machine inorder to speed up my work."

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over 5 years ago

Dancan enrolled.

"My biggest hardship has been to live in a small house that is squeezed that even my children cannot sleep comfortably."

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