Esnart, a recent secondary school graduate and member of the CAMFED Association of women leaders
Esnart - Video Transcript
On screen text: Esnart’s graduation into the CAMFED Association
Esnart [00:00:04] I was so excited and I was very happy because I knew that this is all my hard work.
Esnart [00:00:11] We danced and danced!
Esnart [00:00:15] I’m Esnart from Lilongwe, Malawi. [School] fees became a problem when my family got divorced.
Esnart: [00:00:24] My mom used to bring flour to the school [instead of fees] so that I could learn there. I earned my primary school leaving certificate and I got six A’s and I was selected to secondary school. Here, life was easy because CAMFED took me and started supporting me. It provided everything; school fees and other basic needs.
Esnart [00:00:43] After receiving that support I was encouraged, and I worked hard to achieve the goal that I have.
On screen text: Esnart achieved the highest grades possible in her secondary school leaving exams…
Students chant: Motivated! Motivated! Motivated!
On screen text: A score of 6 points!
CAMFED Association member: Are you inspired?
Students chant: Inspired! Inspired! Inspired!
Esnart [00:01:03] A Teacher Mentor and also Learner Guides used to visit us. She [the Teacher Mentor] had faith in me and that encouraged me a lot. That raised my confidence that I can do something and achieve.
Flora, Esnart’s Mom [00:01:18] I’m so happy of what my daughter has done. You have [done] a good job to my daughter. You buy a lot of things, you pay school fees for her. I’m very, very happy.
Esnart [00:01:35] I’d like to be a civil engineer, be independent, help my family, help my community and country.