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Astrida Bwalya, 9 years old, is in Grade 3 this year. She has three older siblings and two younger ones. She stays with her mum; her father left the family to marry another woman in Twapia. Her mum sells veggies at the local market here in Kantolomba. She loves going to school, and her favorite subject is English.

Mildred Mwansa is 8 years old and is in Grade 3. She is the daughter of very own cooperative member Charity. Mildred is the last-born in a family of five other siblings. Her mum is the bread winner. Mildred started coming to Living Compassion when she was small. She loves singing and is doing well in school.

Little Peggy Banda, 9 years old and in Grade 3. She is the first-born daughter of our very own team member Ruth. Ruth is the daughter of Sofia, one of the beloved, original cooperative members who died some years back. Peggy has a two sisters, and they live with mum in their family house. Peggy is a good girl both at school and home and loves teaching her siblings what she learned at school when she gets home.

Meet Christabel Mukwemba, who is 9 years old and a Grade 3 student at Oremus School. She is the daughter of our coop member Audria. Christabel is the last-born in a family of eight other siblings. She lives with her family right here in Kantolomba. Her mum is the bread winner of the family and takes care of everyone. Christabel wants to become a doctor when she finishes school so that she can take care of her mum. She recently lost her sister Docus.

Meet Gloria Nyirongo. She is 8 years old and in Grade 3. Gloria is the second-born in a family of three, with two brothers. Her father was hit by a car in Lubuto as he was coming from work three years ago. To make ends meet, her mum sells fritters by the roadside on the way to Lubuto. Gloria is a very cheerful girl and loves reading.

This is Mercy Bwalya, 12 years old and in Grade 7. She recently lost her mom, and her father is also no more. Mercy lives with her grandmother, who sells vegetables to make ends meet. Mercy is a bright student and loves English. Most of the time when not in school, she comes to Living Compassion to be with her friend Edna.

Please meet Ester Nkandu. She is 13 years old, in Grade 7, and is the daughter of our cooperative member Zilo. Ester is the second-born in a family of four. She is shy and does not talk much, but she’s a very good student. She loves English and reads a lot in the library when the girls come to Living Compassion.

This is Karen Banda. She is 12 years old. Her mom had her at an early age, when she was only 15 years old. Karen has a younger sister and little brother. Karen’s mom and dad recently separated, and her mom now works as a maid. Karen is a great student at school. She loves singing and wants to become a pilot when she grows up.

Edna Phiri, all grown now at 15 years old and in Grade 7. She is the daughter of our very own cooperative member Natasha Phiri, who is exceptional on the team. Everyone loves Natasha, and she works extra hard for her children. Edna is the first-born and has a younger brother and sister. She is a very good student and loves reading and learning computers. Edna wants to become a doctor when she grows up.