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Leah is a student from Tanzania who needs $130 to fund her education.

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Leah Bagenda
In my life the most difficult experience I have ever faced was when my family was in conflict. I had never seen that before. It was worse than you can imagine. Then I learned that happiness is essential for any family and it should be preserved.
I felt proud of myself when I passed standard seven and was able to join secondary school. My dream is to become a doctor, specifically a surgeon (dermatologist), because I like to help people with difficulties. If I reach my dream, I will help my family, community and WEF as a part of my responsibility and also with a sense of appreciation by returning the favor to others in need. If I had the power to change the country I would like to help people with disabilities and others in need.

Birthday: 2009

Gender: Female

Favorite Classes: biology

Favorite Books: history books

I Want to Be: doctor

Hobbies: singing

Family: father, mother

O-Level School: Lugalo Secondary School

Funding for Form 4 2025:
Tuition, Exams, Uniform   $130

TOTAL   $130
Funding for Form 3 2024: $150
Funding for Form 2 2023: $150
Leah's Journal
227 Entries
Hello family đź‘‹
I hope all of you are doing fine. At this moment let me share a story with you :

🌸 The Threads of Maisha

In the misty highlands of Ushoni, where mountains wore shawls of morning fog and rivers whispered lullabies to sleeping valleys, lived a young weaver named Maisha. The village was famed for its vibrant textiles, woven not just with threads but with memory—every fabric a tapestry of love, pain, laughter, and hope.

But Maisha wove differently. She chose pale tones—soft blues, muted greys, washed-out lavenders. Her creations didn’t burst with celebration; they whispered healing. The elders watched in silence as her hands worked—always quiet, always listening.

It was said Maisha hadn’t spoken in years. Not since the fire.

Years ago, a blaze had swept through Ushoni, devouring maize fields and homes, including Maisha’s family hut. She lost her parents to smoke and flame, and her voice to grief. The only thing that remained was her loom, half-burnt but upright. From that day onward, she wove silence into softness. And those who wrapped themselves in her cloths said they slept deeper, dreamed kinder, and cried less.


🔥 The Day Everything Tore

One harvest season, misfortune returned. A second fire—fiercer, unexpected—ravaged Ushoni. This time, it reached Maisha’s workshop. Her fabrics turned to ash, her walls crumbled, and the scent of smoke replaced that of wild jasmine in the air.

Villagers gathered to mourn their losses, their voices rising like sorrowful thunder. Yet Maisha did not cry. She wandered to the edge of the river, where charred leaves floated like dark petals. Sitting there, hands empty, she watched.

As dusk fell, a child approached—holding a shredded blanket, its once bright patterns faded and singed.

“Can you fix this?” the child asked, gently placing it in her lap.

Maisha ran her fingers across the weave. She didn’t nod. But that night, by moonlight and with trembling hands, she began to re-stitch—one thread at a time.


🌀 Stitching Stories

Word spread like wind. Soon others brought her pieces of what they had lost: a broken drumskin, a torn scarf, a burnt baby sling.

Maisha wove tirelessly. But this time, her patterns changed.

She stitched spirals to symbolize renewal, droplets for forgiveness, flames not for destruction but memory. Her muted tones grew brighter—sunrise orange, river green, ember red, twilight purple. The village saw their hopes mirrored in cloth.

What she created wasn’t just fabric. It was transformation.

Her shawls warmed grieving mothers. Her banners flew over rebuilt homes. Her cloth strips bound wounds and decorated newborn cradles. And slowly, the hush of sorrow turned into gentle hums of healing.


🕊 The Last Loom

Years passed. Ushoni blossomed again—not just in crops and buildings, but in spirit. Maisha aged quietly, never once regaining her voice. But her eyes still shone with listening.

One evening, as the sun spilled gold across the valley, Maisha sat by the river—loom before her, hands steady. From beneath a wrapped bundle, she pulled a shimmering thread—the last one she had saved, found years ago in the ash of her family’s home.

She wove through the night, and by dawn, a cloth emerged unlike any before. It held no distinct pattern, no familiar symbol—yet it glowed softly, pulsing like memory. Pale at first, it bloomed into hues never seen. Some said the fabric shimmered between emotions—between joy and sorrow, longing and peace.

She walked to the village square, placed the cloth gently at the center, and with a voice fragile but firm, whispered her first words in decades:

“This is ours. Carry it gently.”

Then she returned to the river’s edge, sat beside her loom, and closed her eyes. No one saw her again—but her cloth, now called The Heart Weave, became Ushoni’s treasure. A living story of quiet resilience.


🪷 Messages Threaded Through

- Healing doesn’t need sound—sometimes, silence carries the deepest compassion.
- Art transforms grief into legacy.
- Shared sorrow becomes strength when carried together.
- The softest hands can stitch the strongest futures.

Wish you all the best in your studies 💗❤️
Hello TSF members
I hope you are all fine today I would like to share with you about Learning How to Make the Right Choices

Today I decided to think seriously about how I can make better decisions in my life. As a Form Four student, I realize that the choices I make now will affect my future — especially with final exams coming up. I also have to deal with peer pressure, friendships, family expectations, and personal goals. Sometimes it feels like too much, but I know learning how to make the right decisions will help me stay focused and confident.
1. Think About the Consequences

Before I make any decision, I try to stop and ask myself:
“What will happen next if I do this?”
Whether it’s skipping a class, spending too much time on my phone, or choosing the wrong group of friends — I now understand that small actions have big results. Good choices lead me closer to my dreams, while bad ones take me away.
2. Know My Values

I ask myself: “What kind of person do I want to be?”
Hardworking? Honest? Responsible? Kind?
When I’m clear about my values, it becomes easier to say NO to things that don’t match. Like cheating, gossiping, or giving up. Right decisions usually match my values.
3. Pray, Reflect or Meditate

Sometimes I feel confused or overwhelmed. In those moments, I’ve learned to take time to be still — through prayer, reflection, or quiet thinking. It helps me connect with what I truly want and hear that small voice inside me that guides me to the truth.
4. Ask for Advice From People I Trust

I’m not afraid to ask for help. I talk to my parents, teachers, mentors, or even a close friend who I know is wise. Their advice isn’t always what I want to hear, but it helps me see clearly and avoid mistakes I might not notice on my own.
5. Learn from Mistakes

I’ve made bad choices before — we all have. But instead of feeling ashamed, I’m learning to ask:
“What can I learn from this?”
That way, even my past failures become lessons that help me grow stronger and smarter.
6. Focus on My Future Goals

When I feel lazy or tempted to waste time, I ask:
“Will this help me pass my exams or reach my dreams?”
This simple question reminds me to stay focused. My future depends on what I do today.
Final Thought:

Making the right decision is not always easy, but it always brings peace.
I want to live a life that I’ll be proud of in the future. So I choose to think before I act, ask for help when I need it, and believe in my own ability to grow.
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