Jacklyne Paroma Namukisa
8 years old
Her hobby: Dodgeball
Her dream for the future: DOCTOR
STORY: Jackline was under the care of her grandma after the death of her parents. Before coming to Osanidde Village, Jackline was helping her grandma to do casual work in the community to be able to survive a day. Jackline loves dodgeball and her best friend Kevin N. Jackline’s dream is to become a doctor. It is because of this dream, her grandma sought out a place where her dream could turn into a reality.
Gloria Ninsiima 12 years old
Her Hobby: NETBALL(Volleyball)
Her dream for the future: DOCTOR
Story: Gloria’s father died of a severe heart attack. Without a husband, her mother was forced to abandon her because she wasn’t able to take care of the family. Gloria went to live with her unemployed grandmother in absolute poverty. She was brought to Osanidde in order to ensure she would have a future.
Rachel Namatovu 9 years old
Her hobby: DANCING
Her dream for the future: DOCTOR
Story: Rachel has an elder sister called Benita Namulindwa who also lives in Osanidde village in Southern Cross girls’ house. Their Father died of HIV/AIDS and left their mother infected and helpless. Rachel’s mother could go around the Island community looking for casual work to feed her children.
Kevin Nantongo 12 years old
Her Hobby: DANCING
Her dream for the future: COMEDIAN
STORY: Kevin’s father died at the age of two, she was left in the care of her poor mother who could struggle to put a meal on the table.
Kevin’s mother was not able to send her to school, when she found out about Osanidde village, she ran to find rescue for her little girl. Kevin is a funny girl who talks a lot and loves making people laugh.
Peter Owomugisha 5 years old
His Hobby : SOCCER
His dream for the future: TEACHER
Story: Peter’s both parent’s whereabouts are not known. For some time, Peter was staying with the elder brother of 14 years at home. They had a small garden where they used to get food from. Him and the brother lived poorly before the brother was taken on by their Auntie. Peter was left alone with no one to care and support him which made him feel unloved. Later on, his grandfather took him on.
Maureen Nyamwija 10 years old
Her Hobby: Jumping Rope
Her dream for the future: SOLDIER
Story: I am happy to be enrolled in Osanidde. Before that, I used to stay lonely at home as my single mum couldn’t afford to pay our school fees. Sometimes I was left alone to cry. I thank God for Osanidde, they teach us Gods word and gave me my first bible.