Child: Lorna Alimocan

Lorna’s father died of HIV/AIDS related complications. Her mother now cares for Lorna and 3 other siblings through subsistence farming. As a consequence, Lorna is cared for by an Aunt who struggles to obtain school fees for her. At times Lorna’s school fees and the hardship increases, due to a building fund or exam fees. Lorna’s actual birth-date is unknown. She is in 4th grade.

In interview with Lorna
My favorite subject is science. I like studying it because I want to be a nurse. I want to treat people in a hospital when they are sick. When people are sick now I give them juice and food and give them their medicine. I have had malaria and I felt bad.

At home I cook food, wash dishes, fetch water. My mother is a farmer who grows beans, that is her only work.

If I got a sponsorship I would be happy because I would be able to study. I always like going to school.

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.