By Gichuki Francis | Executive Director
Reclaimed Dream
Sheila is a 16 year old, shy with a baby face girl. She lives with her single mother in the sprawling slum of Huruma, 100 Kilometers away from TYSA office.
At 15, years, Sheila wa already a mother of a beautiful baby girl. Her dream to be a Doctor was being shuttered. Sheila was equally disturbed. This was her first attempt to Sexual Relationship with a Driver. Her mother was furious and often contemplated of chasing her out of the home.
Jackline a TYSA Board Member and a nurse by profession runs a clinic at Huruma slums.She meet mum to sheila and shared her stressful situation. Jackline then shared with her what TYSA does to support such girls.
To date, Sheila is in Secondary School and in the next four years, she will have the time to have her dream of being a doctor on course.
‘Your support has made me reclaim my dream.I would now probably be a frustrated girl engaged in anti-social behavior and would have even contracted diseases like HIV/AIDs’ Sheila
We look upon you to continue supporting education of the many Sheila’s in the community
Donate now for sheila to go back to school for the third term in August.
Warm Regards
Gichuki Francis
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