Nampijja Annet Jazira is a nine-year-old with really big dreams. She lives with her mom and brothers and sisters in Nasuti village in Uganda. They live in a simple house with a thatched roof. Her mother, a washerwoman, works really hard washing clothes to take care of Annet and all her brothers and sisters. It is tough because there are so many of them to feed, and her mother doesn't make a lot of money. Annet's school fees and all the stuff she needs for school, like books, cost a lot of money. Many times, it feels like it's too much for her mother. But Annet stays strong and brave. Every morning, when she walks to school, she's full of determination. She never gives up on her dream of getting a good education, no matter how hard it is. And this is why AFIM believes in helping kids like Annet - to enable them to achieve better futures, greater opportunities, and more possibilities.

As the third child of a single mother, Laila, a ten-year-old girl faces financial constraints that hinder her education. Her mother, who earns a modest income from laundering clothes for others, struggles to provide for the family's needs, which includes two more children other than Laila. Laila has a tremendous desire to study despite these obstacles. Given her family's financial situation, her tuition is a big challenge for her mother. She is currently in Primary Five and is a dedicated student who works hard and enjoys going to school. Laila's story is one of the many deserving students that AFIM aims to help. With donations from its generous patrons AFIM strives to be a provider of education for such children enabling them towards a brighter future.

Tumushabe is a fourteen-year-old, living with his mom in Nasuti, studying in primary 6. Nasuti, located in Central Uganda's countryside, is a close-knit community where agriculture sustains life. Traditional mud-brick homes, lush crops, and rolling hills define its rich heritage. Life is simple here, yet there are challenges such as limited education and healthcare access. Families, like Yusuf's, face financial struggles because they lack adequate ways to earn a living. Kids like Yusuf’s unwavering determination to pursue education, in such circumstances, is truly inspiring. Despite his mother's tireless efforts to single-handedly support their family by washing clothes for a living, money is always short and expenses towards Yusuf's tuition and basic school supplies seems like an insurmountable amount. Yusuf's thirst for knowledge motivates his daily commute to school, demonstrating the resilience of an aspiring student who refuses to be pushed back by adversity. AFIM requests your help in assisting Yusuf in his admirable journey for knowledge and the bright future he seeks to achieve despite all odds.

Bembe Abdulshakur is a lively 12-year-old boy hailing from the village of Nabuti. He is the youngest child of the family. Abdulshakur's family circumstances create financial challenges that impact his education. His mother's limited income, along with the responsibility of providing for other children, makes paying for their tuition a daunting task.     Abdulshakur, who is currently in Primary 4, is an eager student despite his difficulties. The academic year spans from February to December in Uganda and holds an opportunity of growth and learning for him. Abdulshakur’s tuition, cost of school supplies, including books and other materials which amount to less than $90 is a considerable amount for his mom to pay for his education. Yet, Abdulshakur's outgoing and creative nature thrives, displaying his determination and curiosity towards learning.

Nakatude Mariam is thirteen-year -old residing in the village of Nabuti in Uganda. She is facing significant challenges in pursuing her education. Her parent, a single mother, is unable to afford her school tuition and supplies. Mariam's mother earns a meager income by washing people's clothes, which is barely enough to get by. She is currently enrolled in Primary 7 in school. The annual tuition charge for her schooling, in addition to the school supplies, is an enormous strain on finances for her mother who is raising her single-handedly. Our liaison tells us Mariam is known for her great work ethic and enthusiasm for learning, despite the financial hardships her family faces.