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From Dropout to Dreamer: Juliet’s Story

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Juliet was only 13 when she left school. Her family couldn’t afford school fees, and as the eldest daughter, she stayed home to help care for her younger siblings. With no support and no options, her future felt uncertain.

That changed when one of Yamba Hearts for Uganda’s community volunteers visited her village and recommended her for our Child Sponsorship Program. Juliet received school fees, scholastic materials, and a mentor who walked with her through the challenges of returning to class.

Today, she’s in Senior Three and dreams of becoming a nurse. On weekends, she mentors two younger girls at her school who are also part of our program.

“If Yamba Heart hadn’t stepped in, I’d probably be married off by now,” she says. “Now I want to help others like you helped me.”

Juliet’s story reminds us that when you educate a girl, you empower a community.

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How Football Helped Resty Find Her Voice

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Resty joined the Yamba Hearts Women Football Club just to get out of the house. She didn’t expect it to change her life.

At first, she was quiet—shy around the other girls and hesitant to speak up. But with weekly training sessions, leadership talks, and team bonding, Resty began to grow into herself.

She now captains the team and leads school visits where she talks to younger girls about staying in school and standing up for themselves.

“Football gave me confidence,” she says. “I found my voice on the pitch. Now I use it in my community.”

What started as a game became a platform for leadership, health, and advocacy.