My father abandoned me and my mother when I was young. As our family did not have any money I stayed at home helping to raise my siblings, cooking and taking care of chores while my mother went to find job. 

In 2006, Chantal got married and now she has five children.

Before attending literacy class, my son got sick and I took him to the hospital. I struggled to follow the doctors instructions – I couldn’t read or understand the prescription. Friends sent me comfort messages but I couldn’t read them! When people sent me money, I didn’t know who sent it.

It was that day Chantal decided to learn to read and write.

After getting information of Azizi Life literacy program, I felt very happy that my wish was going to be accomplished. I studied well and now I know to read, to write, I am more independent as I do not need to ask others to read for me and I don’t ask for directions as I can read the signs. I am also no longer lonely because I made friends in class. We are now all saving money for future purposes, I help my children in their homework.

I am praising God and thankful to Azizi life, my teachers, classmates, my family, and everyone who helped me to achieve this level. God bless you all.