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Struggles to Success: My Journey with SHABER SLUMS DREAM TEAM and Tr GEORGE ARWA Hello everyone, I am Florence Achieng, a former pupil at Christian Family School Korogocho, and now the proud owner of a salon in Kibera. I want to share my story about the incredible impact Teacher GEORGE ARWA and their organization SHABER SLUMS DREAM TEAM had on my life, especially in my final year of class eight.When I joined class 8, I developed a severe phobia for school. I would leave home each day but fail to reach school. This continued for a while, until Teacher GEORGE ARWA took action. He reached out to my mother, concerned about my absence, and demanded to know why I was not attending school.At the time, I was overwhelmed and resistant to school, but thanks to the support of my teacher and the other staff members, I slowly started to feel more comfortable. They mentored, guided, and counseled me, showing me the importance of my education. They even went as far as walking through the community to ensure I made it to school. Without their support, I wouldn’t have been able to sit for my KCPE. The support they have been giving the school led by George is what has been the engine of CFM. May God bless you guys for ensuring that I sat for my K.C.P.E. After the exams, I felt hopeless.I had already messed with my life, pregnant and my mum was also poor to pay my school fee.I had no means to join secondary school, and my mother had lost faith in me. But Teacher George didn’t give up on me. Though it seemed unlikely, he promised to try his best to find a way after my mum reached out to him. A few weeks later, we received a call from Teacher George, accompanied by a representatives from Concern Worldwide and SHABER SLUMS DREAM TEAM . They explained that they couldn’t send me to secondary school due to my condition by then, but they offered an alternative. They enrolled me in a hairdressing training program and covered all the costs.Today, I own my own salon in Kibera, and I am a mother of three who can now care for her children. My dream, which once seemed impossible, has come true—thanks to God, Teacher GEORGE ARWA , Christian Family School, and SHABER SLUMS DREAM TEAM for the support I received and for the support they are still offering to the vulnerable in the community.There are many children like me who have received help from this amazing group. He has been in a position and he always understand what we go through. Due to this, he is always at forefront championing for our transformation through the support he offers. We pray for them daily, as they are always ready to lend a hand and transform lives. I’m now living proof that with guidance and support, dreams can be realized. Please consider partnering with Teacher GEORGE ARWA to make SHABER SLUMS DREAM TEAM a great organisation so that others can have the same chance to change their lives.DisclaimerThis is my true story, shared with some minor edits for clarity.

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