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1In that way even this research has helped mymurram work because I can pay the people whohelp me dig murram. If I was at home I wouldhave had to sell some goats to pay them, but Ihave stayed here peacefully and my goats staythere safely.When I go home I will take care of those animalsand look for another opportunity like thisone. Then my life will be just fine.Lomongin Michael Jackson(Apalodou)Guardian of the PurposeIam born of Nathinyonoit village, MorulingaParish in Napak District, Uganda. My daddied when I was still in Primary 3 and left mewith my mum who did her best to make sure Ireached a certain level of education.After primary school, I joined the Airforce SSSmilitary secondary school where I completedmy O Levels and later Mbale SSS for my A level.I was then admitted to Uganda Christian Universityfor a Bachelor of Development Studies. Iam now in my third year.I had ambitions of reaching university so Iprayed hard to God to hear me. He fulfilled thisthrough one of my uncles who took responsibilityto pay my fees.I wish to work with development partners andlocal communities to empower both the illiterateand literate youth on life skills. I have takenpart in various researches and surveys in ourregion which have exposed me to differentcommunities in Karamoja.I am married and blessed with one son and I ampraying and working hard to have a happy lifewith my family, relatives, friends and the rest ofthe community. My hobbies are making friends,teamwork, sharing ideas and adventure.Marczela SireGuardian of the AnalysisMy father wasbewitched anddied when I was still ayoung girl. My motherwas making a livingfrom brewingthen. She tookover the role ofboth parents and life was not so hard. All of uswere studying in our family through the help ofcharity sisters and donors. We were a bit brightand we worked together to study as long asmoney was there. My brothers are at universityand this comes from hard work and friendshipwith people. My mother is a friendly, flexiblewoman. She’s determined and always advisesus to work hard.The only challenge we faced in our family is thatwhen our father died, all our relatives disappeared.Only now are they coming slowly and introducingthemselves to us. They come and say, “I’m yourauntie” – unlike before when they couldn’t eventhrow a coin of 500 for a pen or book.I managed up to Senior 4 level because mymum told me to wait for my brothers to completeso they can help me to continue with myeducation. I make beads at home when I amfree and I also go for jobs when they call them.5