Anne Anyango is 18 years old and studies at Humwend secondary school in Ukwala, Kenya. Anne is a class representative at her school's religion club and is also involved in other youth groups. Anne hopes to one day open a gardening project for her community so they can have an ongoing supply of fruits and vegetables. When she finishes High School, Anne hopes to go to teacher's college.

About the School

Humwend Secondary School is a community-run school situated in Ukwala. Here, 57 per cent of the population lives below the poverty line, and 24 per cent lives with the highly stigmatized human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Fifty students attend the school, 95 per cent of which are partial or complete orphans.

The cost of operating Humwend Secondary School for an entire year is approximately $21,000 USD. Unlike primary education in Kenya, the cost of tuition in secondary school is significantly higher and makes up the majority of school costs.