Lukia learned to read through Mbuyu’s adult literacy classes.

Lukia’s life has changed dramatically since she joined the adult literacy program at the Mbuyu Foundation Life Project in Kampala. She shares her story:

I joined the foundation without knowing how to read, write, or speak English. I never had the chance to go to school when I was younger because my parents couldn’t afford it with 10 children. I admired other kids who went to school and spoke English. I didn’t know there was education for adults until I found the Mbuyu Foundation’s adult literacy program.

I missed out on job opportunities as a cleaner, shop attendant, and waitress because these required English skills . . . I couldn’t even understand my children’s report cards or attend school meetings because they were in English. But when I joined the adult literacy class at Mbuyu Foundation, I gained hope.

I worked hard to learn how to read, write, and speak English so I could achieve my dream of communicating like others. I used to sell apples on the street, but I made it a priority to attend the adult literacy class every day. I believed that learning English would open doors to better job opportunities. Thanks to Mbuyu Foundation’s team, I now have a job as a cleaner in a hospital. I passed the English interview, and I’m really, really happy about it. 

Pray:

• Praise God that Mbuyu Life Project is helping children and adults learn to read.