School was no where to be seen if it were not for OKAS FUND . . . I got a firm foundation leading me to complete my education (O & A level). . . because of them I am who I am today & what I have achieved. Through their golden heart, I managed to go further and graduate in fashion & designing /embroidery 2018, carried on my talent since high school, of dance and drama. . . became a professional dancer & an actress at UNCC (Uganda National Culture Center). . . looking forward to go on with studies (UNIVERSITY) if given a chance. 

I call myself lucky for having passed & mentored through your hands (OKAS FUND) thus inheriting the kind heart in becoming a member of an organization entitled "FIGHT TUBERCULOSIS" in the world. Let me take this opportunity to thank you (OKAS FUND).

I am 20 years old. I never thought I would accomplish my education dreams and be successful in my life. Problems are blessings in disguise because this can bring the best person in you. 2015 was a great turning moment for me in my life, I lost my dad who was my main financial supporter for my education. . . A friend of mine Juma, who was by then a beneficiary of OKASFund unveiled to me some facts about this organization, and this opened my mind. I befriended other OKASFund beneficiaries, then I got to know the organization do’s and don’ts. . . .  At the start of 2017 I received a confirmation letter as a beneficiary of OKASFund, I was so grateful to obtain this scholarship . . .

Financial hardships in my life were reduced. Because of my great performance in the national finals of High school in 2018, I obtained a government sponsorship to study at the university, were I am now doing bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery at Makerere university . . .

I am looking forward to accomplishing my target of helping people in our community health wise and inspiring them to have a healthy life. Due to closure of schools in this Covid19 crisis, I decided not to sit at home, I am now practicing my skills in carpentry and I enjoy it, as am anxiously waiting to resume schooling. Lastly, I thank all the people engaged in making my success in education come true, especially the OKASFund. I appreciate your efforts, and may God reward you more to bring up other needy students to reach their dreams.

I was born and raised in Kawempe. I learned to be patient when I helped my grandmother walk around the house when she was confined to her chair the whole day. During high school I volunteered at my local church where I taught younger children.

I joined OKSSS in 2011 . . . My dad was among the non-staff members acting as a chef and since we were three siblings paying school dues became a challenge. We had lost our beloved mum when I was 2 years old. But by God’s mercy I managed to go through all challenges and difficulties. In senior four (UCE Level) in 2014, I was asked to fill a scholarship form from OKAS Fund. This was my salvation and I was able to join High school (Advanced level – UACE). I completed PEM/ICT (Physics, Economics, Math/ICT).

Then I qualified to join Higher Institution of learning at YMCA Comprehensive institute pursuing a certificate in Tourism and Travel. Currently am in my last Semester. My next goal is to pursue a diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management. I owe my success to my parents, siblings outstanding teachers and OKAS Fund. I vow that as I move forward in my life and career, I will do whatever I can to help other students in need to reach their potential as well.

I was born in a family of five children . . . I grew up in a humble and down-to-earth family, where my father was the only sole provider. At the age of eleven years I completed my primary education, and this was in 2011. At that time, my father was already straining with financing . . . my secondary school education was threatened.

The first year of my secondary school was in high gear and I enjoyed every bit of it, but little did I know that dark days are yet to unveil. Things began turning upside down in my senior two, at this time my father stopped working in the main city of Kampala . . . School fees also became an issue and finishing senior two was really on a thin line. At this time, I would attend classes only twice a week because I was quite often sent back home for school fees. After completing the last term and being promoted to senior three, I thought that it was the end of it all because my father could not push me further . . .

Given the fact that I was one of the bright students in my class, a lot of concern and attention was drawn to my continued absenteeism from school. This attention intensified when I missed out the second term of my senior three and it is at this time when the concerned friends rose up to my rescue. After one and half month at home I received good news from one of my classmates that they had collected money from themselves to give a hand as a friendly contribution to my school fees. This effort was spear-headed by my class teacher Ms. Nakabugo Regina. She later introduced me to Ms. Cathy, coordinator for OKAS Fund. Through her I met Mr. Patel, who undertook to finance my education . . . I can’t explain the feeling in me at that particular moment, all I could say was, thank you God.

From that time, the OKASFUND scholarship saw me through ordinary level and high school education at OKSSS and I am proud to be one of the pioneer beneficiaries of the

OKAS Fund scholarship. Although this scholarship stopped after my senior six, I am now at university because of its efforts and I am grateful for this opportunity. . . Today I am at Gulu College of Health Science pursuing a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health on government sponsorship. I am also helping at an NGO as a clinical officer and I do this especially when I am on school holidays.