Orphaned girl excels in UACE, aspires to become a lawyer
As many Senior Six leavers prepare to join university, we bring you the inspiring story of Barbra Akurut, a 22-year-old orphan and sole breadwinner for her five siblings in Kumi District.
Known in her village for mending shoes, Barbra scored 18 points in her Senior Six exams despite immense challenges. However, her dream of joining university is at risk due to financial constraints. Rescued from an area with high teenage pregnancy rates, Barbra is determined to become a lawyer and fight for justice for girls like herself.
