My Story

My Home Life: I live in Bunena Village in a one-bedroom brick house with my father, mother, and my siblings—four sisters and three brothers.

I am  a humble and obedient child who respects my parents and other elders. At home, my responsibilities include washing utensils, sweeping the compound, and mopping the house.

My father’s name is Mawelele Richard. He is a bricklayer who makes and sells bricks within the community. My mother is a housewife. Unfortunately, my father's work earns him a very small profit—around 10,000 Ugandan shillings (about $2.86) per month—which is not enough to meet our family’s basic needs.