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almost 6 years ago

Michael enrolled.

"The proudest achievement is that we have taken our children to school ."

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almost 6 years ago

Christine enrolled.

"The biggest hardship I face is the burden of school fees. Sometimes I have to request my relatives to help out."

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almost 6 years ago

"The proudest achievement is that I have taken my own children to school and they are now supporting themselves."

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almost 6 years ago

Pamela enrolled.

"The achievement am proudest of is that I have been able to continue educating my kids even after their father passed on. He was the breadwinner so fitting in his shoes hasn't been easy."

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almost 6 years ago

"The proudest achievement is that I have my own house and family."

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almost 6 years ago

"The proudest achievement is that am ensuring that my children are going to school."

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almost 6 years ago

Denis enrolled.

"The proudest achievement is that is that I saved for ten years and went back to school and finished high school."

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almost 6 years ago

"The biggest hardship is not being able to pay school fees for our children and lack of food."

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almost 6 years ago

Eddah enrolled.

"The achievement I am proudest of is being able to raise my children and see them go to school daily."

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almost 6 years ago

Jackline enrolled.

"My biggest hardship has been to live without a toilet ever since I established my home. This is because whenever I feel like relieving myself,I go to the bush and this is so embarrassing."

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