Kamuyati Nandase is a young lady I met in 2024. She was aged 20 at the time, had just passed her UACE Exams with flying colours and was to start University in August 2024 of that year.
What I particularly liked about this young ladywas that as the smart, entrepreneur, boss lady that she is, she had started her own business to help with her University Fees; Accommodation, books etc. However, we know how things are. School Fees alone was 1,200,000 ugx which is about £255.
So, I started soliciting for funds, asking friends and family to join me to help support this young, industrious lady by either ordering their beautiful handmade bag by karmie Crochet for themselves, daughters, wives, friends etc. I promised to supervise the work for quality and delivery.
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Then, there was only so many bags she would have the time to make especially when university starts and she needs to focus on her studies.
At her age, while she could have chosen to do anything else to pay her way through school, she had chosen this path. So, I urged amyine that felt led to support her financially with as little as £5, $5 or €5 which would go a long way.
Well, I was deeply grateful for the support received during Sophia’s first year of university. With peoples help, she not only found the financial stability to begin her education, but also gained the confidence to continue, full of determination.
Peoples donation—whether one-time or ongoing—had created real and lasting change. I made sure I provided a breakdown of how their contributions were used. As she was entering her second year, I was kindly inviting people to walk with her once again.
🌟 Sophia’s Update
🎓 Successfully completed Year 1.
📚 Began Year 2 on 3rd August 2025
💰 Semester 1 Goal: 2,000,000 UGX
💱 (approx 🇬🇧 £408 /🇺🇸 $556 / 🇪🇺 €474)
This covers tuition, accommodation, and other essentials.
