Community Kastein

Age 16

Grade Level in School Grade 9 (Form 1)

School Name Kalanga Secondary School

School Type Boarding

Gender Female

About Dorcas was abandoned by her parents when she was in grade five. She was then taken in by her aunt who she lives with to date. Her aunt is a small scale farmer but due to the low income she earns, she’s not able to provide all the basic needs to Dorcas and her cousins. Dorcas wish is to continue with her studies without being sent back home due to lack of school fees. In future, she would like to be a lawyer.