Keep her in school

I’d like you to meet someone extraordinary. This is her story.

She is the second-born daughter. Her elder sister is autistic. Their mother lost to madness, wandering in a reality none of them can reach. Their father? He abandoned them completely, casting them out as a curse upon his family. Two innocent girls, rejected by the one person who should have protected them.

Left with nothing, they found refuge with their grandmother.

Every morning before sunrise, this brave woman walks to the market to buy tomatoes and vegetables. She sells them piece by piece, hoping to earn enough to feed her granddaughters. On a good day, she makes one dollar. One dollar for food, for medicine, for dreams.

She told us, voice breaking, how she would knock on neighbors’ doors begging for help. But the neighbors were poor too. Some days, the children went to bed hungry. Some days, hope felt like a luxury she couldn’t afford.

But you changed that.

Because of your generosity, we stepped in. Today, this family no longer faces hunger alone. We’ve provided food, medication, and most importantly—we’ve restored their dignity.

The younger daughter, the one whose story this is, is back in school. She walks through those gates every morning with a uniform that fits and a future that’s no longer impossible. Her sister is receiving the care she desperately needs.

When we visited recently, the grandmother gripped our hands and said, “I never thought anyone would see us. I never thought anyone would care.”

But you saw them. You cared.

This is what giving looks like when it reaches flesh and bone. This is what happens when strangers become lifelines.

To everyone who contributed—thank you. You didn’t just donate. You told a grandmother she is not alone. You told two little girls they are not a curse. You told them they are seen, they are loved, and they matter.

Her story is still being written. And because of you, it’s a story of hope.

I wanted to share a special moment with you – one that you made possible. Thanks to your generosity, Beatrice is back in school! When we first met her, she was shy and uncertain about the future. But today?

Today she walked through the school gates with the biggest smile, new books in hand, ready to learn. She loves drawing and playing with friends and comes home every day with new stories to tell. "School is my happy place,"she said just last week. None of this would be happening without you.

Your kindness didn't just pay school fees – it gave a child hope, confidence, and a future.

Thank you for being part of Beatrice's journey. Because of you, she is not just in school – she is thriving.

Best regards,

Seguya Ivan 

Founder f ssibu mission foundation 

P.O BOX 6294 Kampala -Uganda