Agnes’ Story

Agnes’ Story

Two years ago, Agnes joined LSO with a dream. Today, she stands as a shining example of how hope and opportunity can transform lives. Agnes comes from Msambweni Coast, Kenya, a place known for its stark contrasts between wealth and poverty. Many areas in face...
Sok Devid’s Story

Sok Devid’s Story

At 12 years old, Sok Devid lives in a single parent household in Cambodia. The poverty faced in Cambodia limits children’s access to education, with families from disadvantaged backgrounds unable to afford the safety, self-esteem and social integration that schools...
Esther’s Story

Esther’s Story

Esther Banda’s story began at Jamo Secondary School, where her curiosity about extracurricular activities led her to join BPF’s Achinyamata Tikambilane club—translated as “Let Youth Discuss” in English. Initially hesitant due to past experiences with HIV/AIDS learning...
Soknov’s Story

Soknov’s Story

“My name is Soknov Keo, and I come from a very poor background. When I was young, my family struggled, and I was sent to collect rubbish from a dump to help provide for my family. It was a difficult time for me, spending three years collecting garbage just to make...
Queen’s Story

Queen’s Story

Queen Chipeta grew up in extreme poverty in Malawi, where children face unimaginable hardships every day. In Malawi many children have no choice but to drop out of school early to help their families, causing a vicious cycle of generational poverty to persist. A...
Malindzisa’s Story

Malindzisa’s Story

Meet Malindzisa, a seventeen-year-old at Ekukhanyeni High School, who is looking forward to a brighter future, thanks to SKRUM’s support. Malindzisa lives in the Ngwazini Community in Eswatini, where sadly many lives are devasted by extremely high rates of HIV/AIDS....