He lived with his father until 2004 when he was sent to Mfuwe to live with his Uncle Lazarous. By this time Justin had completed Grade 7 and attended Mfuwe Basic School for Grade 8. When he discovered that his reading and writing was not of an adequate standard he chose to repeat Grades 6 and 7.

Justin did well enough in his Grade 9 exams to be selected for a school in Lundazi but was unable to attend for financial reasons. In spite of various problems he completed his final year at school in 2010 and passed all 8 subjects to attain his School Certificate.

Justin was desperate to become a teacher and approached Project Luangwa for help with his expenses and fees. But, although we advertised for a sponsor none came forward by the time Justin had to leave for his first term at college so we took a chance and covered his first terms expenses from our emergency fund. 

He is a sensitive, likeable, eloquent and very determined young man. His battle to get an education has been a long one and has been made harder due to his disability.  Justin was born able to hear but has experienced a loss of hearing that started when he was a child.  Although he is deaf he doesn't see this as a problem to becoming a teacher.

To sponsor Justin will cost around £1800 per year for 3 years. This will gain him a qualification to teach at Secondary level. Justine would like to come back to Mfuwe to teach once qualified.

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