Name of Beneficiary: Namutebi Sharifah

Age: 19 years

Desired Course: Tailoring and design

Sharifah is the firstborn of six children, a role that has placed heavy responsibilities on her shoulders from an early age. Despite the financial struggles faced by her single mother, Sharifah considers herself fortunate to have completed her education up to Senior Four, a significant achievement given her family’s financial circumstance.

However, after completing her studies, Sharifah was unable to continue with school. Instead, she was expected to find work to help support her younger siblings’ education. Sadly, securing a stable source of income has proven difficult. From time to time, she assists her mother in selling second-hand shoes along the streets an informal job that offers little financial security.

Now, Sharifah dreams of gaining tailoring skills that would allow her to start her own small business. Her vision is not only to become self-reliant but also to support her siblings through school, giving them the opportunities she never had.

Sharifah’s resilience and strong sense of responsibility highlight her potential to thrive with the right support. She is eager to turn her challenges into a stepping stone toward a brighter future for herself and for her family.