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This is Sarah's story, in her own words.
"I am the last born in a family of six. My mother passed away two years after my birth. My father was only a peasant farmer so he was forced to go to Nairobi to look for a job, leaving my elder sister who was only 14 years old in charge. My siblings and I survived alone.
Life was very hard for us and I had to survive with only one meal per day. I depended mostly on wild fruit. My sisters got married at a young age so I eventually moved to Nairobi to live in the slum with my father.
I will change the idea that most people believe in about education being for the boy child alone by starting up a program called Girl Power in Kibera where girls will come together and discuss on various issues to strengthen them that they can make it. I also hope to start a feeding program for feeding children once per week to help those children who don't get enough food in their homes.
After I complete my education and become a doctor I will use the money I will get to start the feeding program without encountering any problems of finance since the money I will get will be enough for the feeding project and the Girl Power project.
I believe in myself. I know that in me there is a woman of substance. I have the potential and all it takes to be successful in life regardless of where I come from. I will prove to others that living in a slum does not prevent you from going far."
100% of the money raised will go directly towards paying for Sarah's university fees and living costs. Please donate and share this campaign with your friends so we can change Sarah's life!
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Help us send Rita, Vyonne & Jackline to university! Here's how you can help:
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ABOUT ONE GIRL CAN
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To create a vibrant hub of women who are educated, employed, socially and politically active, and committed to helping other girls follow in their footsteps.
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Our wholistic model supports a girl from the time she leaves primary school, until the day she gains meaningful employment. Our activities are currently focused in Kenya and northern Uganda.
OUR MODEL
We Build: our long-term school partnerships ensure infrastructures continue to support growth and provide a dynamic and safe learning environment.
We Educate: we provide secondary and university scholarships for girls with the greatest need and highest potential.
We Mentor: together with our volunteer team of professional African women, we empower girls to achieve their potential through our series of mentoring workshops.
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