“My name is Precious Likela. I have just completed my studies at Mukwashi and gained my School Certificate – which means I can proceed to further education. I passed seven subjects, and gained a Merit in English, RE and Agriculture.
My parents had no money so could not pay for me to attend school; but the Mukwashi teachers found me, arranged for me to have a bursary, and I spent ten lucky years learning at Mukwashi.
A while ago, two friends and I opened a local club to sensitise the community on the dangers of early marriages, teenage pregnancies and drug abuse. I hope to get a job which will pay me enough to buy tailoring machines for the club to help local youth earn a living.
I also plan to engage local youth in agricultural activities to discourage them from smoking, drug abuse and under age sex. Finally, of course, I hope to obtain a scholarship to further my studies.”