January 2026
Silvia comes from a single-parent home of four children. Her father died in 2020. Her father’s family had seven boys. Each son was to inherit seven acres. Silvia’s grandfather passed away, adding 100 more acres to be divided amongst the brothers. Due to the illiteracy of the wives and brothers, the eldest son, who could read and write, was given the deed. Unbeknownst to the brothers, he began to sell off the land, keeping the money for himself. He is an alcoholic and has squandered the money. He sold off all the land except for two acres. The local chief was contacted by the brothers in fear of losing all of their land and home. The chief now has control of the deed of the two acres, which have been subdivided into .2 acres per brother. This is not enough land for the families to survive. Silvia’s mother struggles just to feed her four children. Silvia’s uncle decided to marry her off to an elderly man for a dowry. She is only 11 years old. The chief was told about the marriage and intervened. He had heard of MGEF so he brought Silvia to the office to apply for a scholarship. Silvia was accepted into the MGEF Scholarship program in January 2026. She is now in school and does not have to worry about being married to an elderly man destined to a life of hard labor and poverty.
Date of Birth: December 14, 2014
Started Program: January 2026
Start Grade: Class 6 (6th Grade)
Current Grade: Class 6 (6th Grade)
School: Savelberg Mixed Primary School
Sponsored: No