Twelve-year-old Betsy Bina’s life has been defined by a deep desire for a quality education. Before coming to the Achungo school, she attended St. Alfred Sunrise Adiedo Academy. While her parents were hardworking and loving, Betsy felt that the education she was receiving wasn’t meeting her needs. She had heard about Achungo’s reputation for having dedicated, hardworking students, and she knew a change was necessary to help her achieve her academic goals.
For the past year and a half, Achungo has been everything Betsy hoped for and more. She noticed an immediate difference in the teaching quality, noting that the teachers “are teaching well.” This supportive environment has allowed her to flourish. She spends her breaks playing and helping her parents at home, but her focus remains on her studies. She loves to read and study with her best friend, Shantel, and finds motivation in the collective drive of her peers. For Betsy, the best part of attending Achungo is the opportunity to “get good marks,” a sign of her diligence.
Despite the challenges of her family’s life, which is supported by their small garden of maize, beans, and groundnuts, Betsy’s dreams are immense. She has set her sights on a future as a doctor. This ambition isn’t just about personal success; it’s about making a difference. She wants to be able to “treat people when they are not feeling well” and to help her parents. Betsy believes that becoming a doctor will not only allow her to save lives but will also “change my life” for the better, providing a secure future for herself and her family.
Betsy’s story is a powerful example of how the right school can transform a child’s outlook and potential. The Achungo school has provided her with the high-quality education she craved, empowering her to work toward her dreams with confidence. Her journey highlights how a supportive educational environment can turn struggle into motivation, allowing a determined young student to build a path to a brighter future.