Name of Beneficiary: Namukwaya Shanitah
Age: 13 years
Desired Course: Hair dressing
Shanitah’s Story: Strength in the Face of Adversity
Shanitah’s early life has been marked by hardship. Following mistreatment and lack of support from her father, her parents separated. Her mother, in an effort to provide for her children, left for South Sudan in search of work. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned, and communication with her children has since been minimal.
As the only daughter among her siblings, Shanitah now lives with two of her older brothers, and together they struggle daily to meet their most basic needs. While her brothers take on physically demanding and unstable casual labor, Shanitah contributes by washing clothes for people in her neighborhood. The work is inconsistent and pays very little, making daily survival a challenge.
Despite her circumstances, Shanitah exhibits an incredible sense of determination and hope for a better future. Her dream is to own a salon, and she is eager to acquire professional hairdressing skills to help her achieve that goal. She believes that through skills training, she can not only transform her own life but also support her family and inspire other young girls in similar situations.
Shanitah’s story is a powerful reminder of the resilience and potential that exists even in the most difficult circumstances. With the right support, she is ready to take the next step toward independence and a brighter future.
