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KTN staff member speaking with Nangiro, a young Karamojong girl who dreams of returning to school an
KTN staff member speaking with Nangiro, a young Karamojong girl who dreams of returning to school an
Longole, a 15-year-old Karamojong girl who dreams of building her own business, speaking with KTN ou
Longole, a 15-year-old Karamojong girl who dreams of building her own business, speaking with KTN ou
Mark, a 10-year-old Karamojong boy who dreams of becoming a carpenter and building beds, smiling dur
Mark, a 10-year-old Karamojong boy who dreams of becoming a carpenter and building beds, smiling dur
KTN satff speaks to Susan who wants to return to school and pursue her dream.
KTN satff speaks to Susan who wants to return to school and pursue her dream.

Nangiro’s dream is to wear a school uniform again. What keeps Nangiro going is her dream. “I want to go back to school. I want to be a teacher,” she says, her eyes brightening at the thought of a classroom, a uniform, and a life beyond hunger.

Mark’s dream is to build beds of his own. “I want to learn carpentry,” he says, his face lighting up as he imagines tools in his hands. “If I can make beds, maybe I’ll sleep on one someday.”

Susan’s dream is to return to the classroom. At 14, Susan (name changed) knows too well the loneliness of growing up without a family. “I don’t want riches,” she says softly. “Just a desk, a pen, and a chance.”

Longole’s dream is to build a business of her own. At 15, Longole (name changed) is learning to survive in ways no child should. She sleeps beneath an abandoned taxi in Katwe, her bedding nothing more than old sacks gathered from the streets. .