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Portrait of Darren Namugalu Available to sponsor
Age
8
Level
Elementary
Class
P1
Student 928

Meet Darren Namugalu

The Emmaus Schools · Buikwe District, Uganda

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Help Darren Namugalu 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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Darren Namugalu’s story

Namugalu Darren is a courageous and resilient 8-year-old pupil currently studying in Primary 1. Possessing a deeply caring heart, Dareen dreams of becoming a nurse when she grows up so she can treat the sick and care for people in her community.

Living in Kizigo Village, Darren faces a daunting daily physical challenge: walking 4 kilometers to school each morning and 4 kilometers back home -- a total trek of 8 kilometers every single day. Despite the immense fatigue of this long walk, Darren's commitment to getting an education remains unwavering. Sponsorship will secure Darren's tuition, equip her with essential learning materials, and provide the backing she needs to stay healthy and succeed throughout her primary school years.