My name is Nancy Chenangat Peywok, born on 1998. I began my primary education in 2005 and completed it in 2013. I was eager to continue to secondary school, but life took a difficult turn when my mother—the main provider for our family—became seriously ill. Although my father was alive, he did not take responsibility, and my mother struggled to support us while unwell.
In 2014, I joined St Cecilia Girls Chepareria, but my mother’s health continued to worsen. School fees became a constant challenge, and I spent much of my time at home caring for my mother and my four siblings. Despite the pressure, I never lost hope in my education.
I sat my secondary exams in 2017, but the results were later cancelled. Around the same time, my mother’s illness became critical. My father left and married another woman, and life became extremely hard. With large fee arrears and my mother needing full-time care—including hospital admission—I made the difficult decision to transfer to a nearby school so I could support her.
During this period, I was introduced to One Woman at a Time, whose support enabled me to re-enrol and continue my studies at Sobukwo Secondary School after my previous results were cancelled.
In May 2018, my mother passed away. It was a heartbreaking loss, but the support I received gave me the strength to keep going. I worked harder than ever and completed my final exams, achieving a C plain (44 points). Although I did not qualify for university, I remained determined to pursue further education.
I waited patiently for an opportunity to train as a primary teacher, but entry requirements changed. Rather than give up, I applied for an agriculture course—and today, I am grateful and proud to be continuing my education.
Without the support of One Woman at a Time, I do not believe I would have returned to school or reached this point. I am deeply thankful for the encouragement and opportunity I was given. May God bless everyone who made this journey possible.
