Asayo Martha Age 13 Secondary 1 Asayo is the youngest of six children (3 siblings and 2 orphaned cousins) who all live with her mother in a single rented room in the Walakuba section of Jinja. Her family originally moved here from Lokuma in the Kitgum district of northern Uganda 20 years ago because of the war. Her mother’s brother and sister are dead and her mother’s husband was killed in the war. Her mother was captured by the rebels but managed to escape. Her mother earns a little income from a small distillery operation and by occasionally helping business owners from India. Her mother also grows food such as maize, potatoes and cassava on a small plot. This helps feed the family. Asayo helps her mother grow the vegetables during her school breaks. She is a boarding student at a vocational/secondary school about five miles from Jinja. She is an average student whose favorite subjects are English, social studies, drama, music and French. She also likes the computer. She is a Girl Guide and is also a member of a wildlife society. She likes to play hockey and net ball. She wants to eventually become a nurse. Your sponsorship will help Asayo continue her schooling so that she can achieve her dream of becoming a nurse. Pay $200 for one terms worth of fees  Click here to sponsor this student by adding the annual cost of $600 for school fees, uniform and supplies to your shopping cart. View More Children