Bree was born in 2019 and is in playgroup. She is a bright young girl, and her sister and her are in the care of their father and Grandmother. Their father was involved in a road accident and has significant injuries, diminishing his earning potential. They recently lost their home due to government expansion of a road, leaving them to rent elsewhere.

Belle was born in 2018 and is in pre-primary 1. Her parents were working on a tea estate, until a machine bought by the company made their jobs redundant. Since then, they have been doing casual work until another opportunity arises. Belle is a bright girl, ans exceeds expectations in her work.

Lottie was born in 2016 and is in grade 2. She exceeds expectations in her classwork. She is a child of a single mother, whom after losing her job, suffered with severe mental illness, She and her sister are in the care of her uncle. The family lives hand-to-mouth, as the uncle tries to provide for his family, Lottie’s mother, Lottie, her sister and their grandmother.

Phoebe was born in 2014 and is in grade 3. She is a bright girl, and wants to become a doctor one day. Last year, Phoebe’s parents were in an accident, resulting in the passing of her father ans severe injuries to her mother. Phoebe has 4 siblings, two of whom have dropped out of school due to being unable to afford school fees.

Nadine was born in 2017 and is in grade one. She is exceeding expectations at school and is really interested in music and drama. Nadine comes from a single mother family, who lost her job due to COVID. She was struck by lightning, and although she survived, has been left with a disability. The family is dependent on their grandmother to get by.

Shona was born in 2017 and is in grade one. Her father was injured in a road accident and, after a 2 year hospital stay, is now physically handicapped and cannot work. Her mother had a job at a local supermarket until the company went bankrupt and she lost her job. Her mother and grandmother struggle to raise the funds to support her to receive education.