JACKY FINALLY ACHIEVES HER DREAM

When FALCCO first interacted with Jackyline Munezero, it was a tale of sorrow and despair. Envisioning a bright future for her was not easy. She lost both her parents about 7 years ago. She lives in a home without a caring adult figure to give her care and guidance in life. Only her younger brother was in school. She had dropped out of school about 6 years ago, having attended only six classes.
All hope seemed to be gone. We asked her for her plans for the future and there was nothing much she could talk about.
However, after more discussions with her, she agreed that if she could get tailoring skills, she could use them to take herself forward in life. So we enrolled her for a two year tailoring course which she completed successfully. We really are thankful for her loving and caring sponsor who has supported her through her journey.
She was supported with the tailoring machine pictured here and has now started off her own tailoring business. Her family is so grateful because their sister is now living with a sense of purpose and self esteem.

During the 4 years that she has been in the project, she has not only got the vocational skills to make her economically independent but she has experienced a great transformation of mind and behavior. We connected her to mother figures who continue to mentor her and walk with her through life. She is more confident and makes positive decisions. 

Thanks Linn and all our sponsors for your dedication that is creating success stories like this one!

Miriam makes dinner

Here is MIRIAM CYIMPAYE also preparing dinner for herself and her grandmother. Our field team caught up with her in the evening and the excitement to see us could not be hidden. She smiled broadly when we complimented her for being a good cook!
In our workshops with the parents, we advise them to prepare the children for adulthood by giving time to them and imparting values and skills to them.

THE GIRLS AT HOME

As we have been visiting our beneficiary families, we thought we should bring you some images of what our children do when they are at home. Its holiday time now and the children get to assist at home with a number of chores. We encourage the care givers to allow the children time to rest and play, but its also an opportunity for more parent-child contact. Through that the child learns several life skills which prepare them for adult life.
The boys normally help in fetching water(most families dont have running water at home and have to fetch from a common source some metres or a kilometre from home), grazing the animals esp goats and cows if any and fetching firewood for cooking.
The girls normally assist with taking care of younger children at home, preparing and cooking food and some light chores around the house.
Below is DEBORAH MANIRIHO peeling potatoes for dinner at her home. She is a hard working girl and the mother has only praises for her...