Child: Genesis Rachkara

Genesis’s mother is a secretary and single mother who cannot afford continual school fees for him. Genesis, well-spoken and confident, is sent home as a result. Genesis is in 5th grade.

An interview with Genesis
I like the location of my school because its near home. I like learning science because its my best subject. My best friend is Ivan. We discuss science and social studies. We discuss how the teacher is loud. We also play football. I smile and laugh in the company of people.

At school they discipline us by having us clean the toilet but I have never done such. One time I was caned for not collecting water though.

I want to be a doctor to heal patients. I’ve been to hospital three times; for typhoid and malaria. The doctor helped.

I would be very happy if I got sponsorship because it would help my mom and she works very hard. I have a sister in nursery. I want my sister to be a hard worker like my mother and me. I want to say all I need is help with my schooling.

Fees: 13,400 Ugandan shillings per term.
Three terms = 40,200 Ush. (~US $20/yr).
Must also purchase school uniform for 15,000 USh (~US $7.50), a broom, toilet paper and exercise books
Total school sponsorship: US $40/yr.