Paige
Paige was born in 2017 and is in Grade 2. She performs well in class and would like to be an engineer to help her family and community. She has an older brother, who comes from a single-mother family, after losing her father in an accident some years ago. The mother makes ends meet doing peasant farming jobs.
Paget
Paget was born in 2017 and is in Grade One. Her family, (mother, father and younger brother) were displaced following post-election violence. They are starting from scratch and getting by on very little income. A scholarship would help Paget and her family as they try to get back on their feet.
Remy
Remy was born in 2018 and is in Grade one. She lives with her father and two siblings. Her father works farming, but earns very little from the work. Remy would love to be a Doctor or go into Medicine.
Dolly
Dolly was born in 2019 and is in preschool. Her parents work odd jobs to make ends meet for the family of four. Dolly wants to have a good job in the future to help her family and community
Melody
Melody was born in 2019 and is in preschool. She comes from a family of 6, with 3 older siblings in their teens. The parents struggle to make ends meet. Melody wants to become a police officer.
Eliza
Eliza was born in 2018 and is in preschool. She is an orphan, and lives with her grandmother who earns a small wage doing odd jobs like gardening and washing people’s clothes. Eliza wants to be a Journalist; giving a voice to the voiceless.
Rosalita
Rosalita was born in 2019 and is in playgroup. There are 9 people in her household, and the family were recently displaced due to election violence. They are beginning from scratch finding odd jobs to help buy food. Rosalita wants to become a nurse one day.
Jana
Jana was born in 2015 and is in grade three. Ther parents work menial jobs to make ends meet for their 4 children. Jana performs well in class and would like to get a good job one day.
Piper
Piper was born in 2018 and is in Preschool. She is raise by her grandmother, who cannot find work. There is a daily struggle t make ends meet. Piper wants to become a Pharmacist.