Shakira Nabukenya

My mother left me with a neighbor claiming she was just going to the market and never returned…

Meet Shakira

My mother left me with a neighbor while my father was out searching for food for us. She never returned, and we don’t know where she is or what happened to her. My grandmother and father have been caring for me, but they couldn’t afford to send me to school or even food at times. My dad Medi is now the driver for anyone who visits from A Step Up, and because of these special circumstances I am !also sponsored for school now and live at the orphanage. I am happy here and so thankful for this opportunity for a better life at the orphanage.