Success Stories
Karungi
Karungi – 6 years old
Karungi could often be seen wandering the village aimlessly. Without shoes or a stable home, she rarely made it to school and ate poorly. When Team Buhara welcomed her into its ranks, however, everything changed. Now, Karungi attends first grade and is learning to read; she receives regular treatment for her newly diagnosed HIV, and she is developing friendships with her peers. Someday, she’ll be at the healm of Team Buhara, expanding outreach to other needy children.
John – 9 years old
His father sixty years old and blind, John used to come to school with jiggers (small parasites) covering his feet. His parents were committed to his education, however, struggling to sustain the family on the sweet potatoes, bananas and eggs sold at market. Today, through his partnership with Team Buhara, John sleeps on a mattress, has shoes for school, and is a leader among the Team Buhara boys. Dancing at events and working doggedly to finish elementary school, he offers hope for his younger siblings who follow him.
Kellen – 20 years old
John
Having completed a year of study at the nearby Teachers’ College, Kellen came to Team Buhara when the costs became too high to complete the course. With a child to feed, the fees associated with examinations, uniforms and teaching supplies were daunting. Now, Kellen is nearing completion of her course, through a partnership with Team Buhara: she contributes half of the financial requirements of the program, and assists Team Buhara in its educational outreach. In return, Team Buhara subsidized her degree. She will soon be a working member of her community, hired at Mountains of the Moon Primary School, teaching the next generation.
Kasaija – 16 years old
Kasaija’s mother and father work doggedly to support the nine children in their family, but even with a good harvest, the resources for school are not enough. When Kasaija reached 10th grade, he was forced to drop out due to a lack of school fees. His father, an elderly man suffering from chronic respiratory infections, approached Team Buhara for assistance: Kasaija wanted nothing more than to study and become a teacher, but had no means. Now, he walks seven miles each day to school, working toward his high school diploma. Next year, he will receive half the tuition for Teachers’ College.