It was all gloomy and rosy when my dad was alive. I was barely 7 years though, but I felt the love and care showered me until he left us on the 21st of December, 2006. Ever since, things fell apart.
My mother strove to see my senior siblings through school. Afterwards, she took ill, crippling our little effort to survive. Until date, it has been from one sickness to another. It has not been easy. We barely see a three square meal to eat. My elder siblings could not afford good jobs to take care of my mother’s health, not to talk of my education. Moreover, there was no concern or care from any member of the family.
I felt and still feel heart broken. I Wish I could just turn back the hands of time, I feel shattered, I feel abandoned. I feel forgotten. It’s as if the world is against me. I thought the WAEC I wrote was my last hope; but thanks be to God, I’ve got hope, a help and a future through Sam Amaga Foundation.
Chinonso when she first came to the foundation
Chinonso during one of her counselling session at Sam Amaga Foundation
Chinonso during her matriculation in Salem University.
Chinonso as an Undergradute student in the University
Chinonso after her final year project defence
Chinonso during her compulsory one year service to the nation