Name of Beneficiary: Nalugo Teopista
Age: 18 years
Desired Course: Hair dressing
Teopista has grown up hearing that she and her siblings are cursed, a painful narrative rooted in their father’s complete absence from their lives. To this day, they have never seen or heard from him. Their mother has worked tirelessly to raise them on her own and managed to support Teopista’s education up to Senior Four, despite overwhelming financial challenges.
At just 17 years old, Teopista was nearly forced into marriage, with her mother hoping the arrangement would bring financial relief to the family. But Teopista bravely resisted, choosing instead to fight for her independence and pursue a better future on her own terms.
Currently, she earns a small income by washing clothes, but the work is irregular, and the pay is extremely low. Teopista now dreams of acquiring hairdressing skills that will enable her to work in a reputable salon and eventually open her own business. She believes that this opportunity will allow her to rewrite the narrative for herself and her family, proving that resilience, determination, and opportunity can overcome even the harshest beginnings.
With the right support, Teopista is ready to turn her strength into success and inspire others along the way.
