Harriet's parents died from HIV/AIDS when she was 4 years old. Her mother was the niece of Ruth Sebabi, co-founder of Ugandan Lambs in Uganda. She has one older sister who assumed the role of surrogate mother for Harriet when their parents and elderly grandmother died, leaving them with no adult caregiver.
Their aunt Ruth, decided to personally care for Harriet and her sister at the Ugandan Lambs orphanage where they were provided with a safe, nurturing environment. Additionally, their education, health, and spiritual well being could be more effectively monitored. Harriet's sister ran away which was extremely difficult for Harriet.
Harriet had a particularly emotionally traumatic childhood which has impacted her educationally. She would like to continue her studies and eventually become a nurse.
Education is is the key to unlocking the door to a successful future and breaking the cycle of poverty!
SOME SOBERING FACTS ABOUT UGANDA:
GDP per capita - $487 (World Bank 2008-2012)
Inflation 18.7%
24.5% of people live below the poverty line
Life expectancy at birth - 53.45 yrs
Fertility rate - 6.14 child per woman born (4th highest in the world)
6.5 % of adult population has HIV prevalence (2009 Unicef) and this number is rising (10th highest in the world)
1.2 million children (age 0-17yrs) orphaned due to HIV/AIDS
2.7 million children (age 0-17yrs) orphaned due to all causes