I came to live at Mahiga Children’s Home when I was nine years old and it was amazing.  Both of my parents had died from HIV/AIDS complications.  My older brother went to live with one relative while I was sent to a distant aunt. She could not even care for her own family and provide food for them, and certainly not for me.  She began mistreating me because I was an added burden to her. She would kick me out of the house at night and I would have to sleep in the bush.  I am excited to join 8th grade (Class 8) and finish my primary education.  Last year I was #2 in my class.

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