The story of one student who earned a ‘First’ is representative of Mustard Seed.  This boy was nearly doomed to become a peasant farmer after his mother lost her job in Lukaya during a school break. She took Bruno to her village in a very rural place. The closest school was a long walk away. It was also of poor quality with overcrowded classrooms, few teachers, and a dearth of resources. So, Bruno worked in other people’s gardens. When Mustard Seed reopened, Bruno did not appear. Our social worker tracked down the family and brought him back to Lukaya as a boarding student. His mother expresses her gratitude every chance she gets. 

Without you, RPU, and Mustard Seed, Bruno’s great potential would have been wasted. But now, big dreams are possible.

You deserve credit for his success and the outstanding results of the whole class. It was your support that provided food, home visits, assignments, and medical care during the lockdown. And, once students were allowed back in school, you helped provide boarding. By living at school, the students were able to make up a lot of lost educational time. Being well-cared for with plenty of food, a peaceful, safe place to sleep, friends to study with, and teachers to guide made a big difference.