Mariam Shamim Nakamatte
Mariam is waiting for a sponsor, she needs your support to have new opportunities to attain an education, and to grow physically, mentally and spiritually.
Mariam and her 7 siblings stay with their mother who is struggling to care for them in Kibibi village in Uganda.
Uganda is located in eastern Africa, west of Kenya, south of South Sudan, east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and north of Rwanda and Tanzania. It is in the heart of the Great Lakes region, and is surrounded by three of them, Lake Edward, Lake Albert, and Lake Victoria. Uganda obtained formal independence on October 9, 1962.The country’s sad record of political conflict, coupled with environmental problems and the ravages countrywide AIDS epidemic, hindered progress and growth for many years.
Uganda is populated by dozens of ethnic groups. The English Language and Christianity help unite these diverse peoples, who come together in the cosmopolitan capital of Kampala. The Swahili language unites the country with its East African neighbors.
By Sponsoring Mariam, you are helping her reach her dream to become a Nurse, making a difference in her life, family and community.
