Safia left an unstable home at 16. Despite a difficult financial situation and little personal support, she was determined to become the first person in her family to go to university.

In Grade 11 Justina lost her only parent.

HLF provided funds for some necessities and covered her school basketball team fee.

Michael’s mom has gone back to school to try to improve the family’s situation, but currently has little income. She relies on the generosity of family to help feed her kids.