She is at Kasisi with her sister. After their mother passed away, their world changed completely. The girls’ father tried to rebuild his life, but his new wife didn’t want Mary and her sister living in their home. He was unable to stand up to the situation and simply ran away. The girls were left on their own. Their stepmother gave them 20 kwacha – worth just a few złoty – and sent them to Lusaka to look for their father. Kind-hearted people, seeing the children wandering the streets, alerted the proper authorities. That’s how the sisters came to Kasisi.
A school kit includes notebooks, allowing children to study at home. It also includes a pair of shoes, which, if not for Kasisi, they would have to borrow from their siblings. And finally, a delicious, healthy sandwich in the backpack, which gives them the energy they need for their studies. Just like the sandwich their mother would prepare. You can pack one into their backpack today—from right here, from your own home.