““By this chance given to me by HILA, I am now able to study and help my father to earn for our family at the same time. I am so happy to see the smile on my father’s face whenever he drops me to school before he goes to work. Even I am still a student, I can see that he is very proud of me. For him, he thinks that I am the hope of our family to be successful someday.””

Hezbullah

““I am very happy that I am now studying. I can play with more kids. I used to play with my friends while we are collecting garbage on the road. It will be more fun if my friends can go to school too and study like me.””

— Malia

““I feel so blessed to be one of the kids who are given the chance to study instead of working on the street like what I used to do. I will study hard. My dream is to graduate and have a better life for my family. I also want my sisters and brothers to study like me. I want them to learn and enjoy their life like what other kids do.””

Farzana

““Living in a very poor environment is a sad thing. I used to collect garbage from other people’s house to be able to help my parents to earn money to buy food. Now, nothing compares to my happiness being able to study and also being able to help my family with our financial needs with the money I received from my sponsor. I am very motivated to study hard to be able to provide more to my family. And if I will become successful someday, I want to help other kids to study also as a give back to the person who is helping me now. I want to encourage them to study and to dream a good life. I want them to know that it is possible if you are dedicated.” ”

— Nazeera