Student Stories
Every student has a story. Read it…
“There were days I just didn’t want to go to school because I felt… invisible.” For Jasleen, Grade 9 wasn’t just about new classes or making friends — it was about hiding. She avoided gym class, skipped group activities, and always kept her head down. Her teachers thought she was disengaged, but the truth was […]
Safia left an unstable home at 16. Despite a difficult financial situation and little personal support, she was determined to become the first person in her family to go to university.
In Grade 11 Justina lost her only parent.
HLF provided funds for some necessities and covered her school basketball team fee.
Michael’s mom has gone back to school to try to improve the family’s situation, but currently has little income. She relies on the generosity of family to help feed her kids.
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