Friday, December 14, 2007

Smile

Name: Mwashabani Salum
Age: 6 years
Gender: Female
School: Class one (1st Grade)
Tuition fee and Uniform per year: $52
Upkeep per year: $178
Transport: $53

Mwashabani has a story to tell. Her mother was forced to marry an old man who passed away one year ago, of AIDS. Her mother did not live long either. There are some families that force their daughters to be married by so and so and because of family bond and girls find it diffucult to say no. Fortunately situation is changing slowly. Mwashabani is now living with her grandma who is also suffering from AIDS and almost bed ridden. The future of Mwashabani and her two simblings is dos not look bright.
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