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Portrait of Shafic Mwebe Available to sponsor
Age
13
Level
Elementary
Class
P5
Student 019

Meet Shafic Mwebe

The Emmaus Schools · Buikwe District, Uganda

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Help Shafic Mwebe stay in school

Day student support is $25/month; boarding student support is $50/month. Choose an option, then review your selection before making a sponsorship request.

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Shafic Mwebe’s story

Mwebe Shafique is a young and resilient student facing significant health and financial hurdles. He lives at home with his single mother, who works hard to earn a living by selling food crops harvested from local farms or small plots.

Despite his mother's dedication, her income level remains very low and unpredictable, making it difficult to afford basic necessities. Compounding these financial constraints, Shafique frequently faces intermittent sickness, which requires medical attention and drains the household's scarce resources. Because of these combined pressures, acquiring essential scholastic materials like books and writing supplies is a constant struggle. Sponsorship will provide Shafique with reliable learning supplies, basic medical support, and the stability he needs to stay healthy and focused in school.