Stories of Hope: Faith

Under One Roof

Faith and her sister Lisa stand in front of their old home

Faith and her sister Lisa stand in front of their old home

Faith, her family, and friends gather beside their new home

Faith, her family, and friends gather beside their new home

Faith has been responsible for five siblings since her parents died in 2003. Fortunately, Faith did not have to drop out of school as most children do when they become the head of their household.  She is an excellent student who loves studying Biology and dreams of becoming a nurse. She says that one of the hardest parts of living in their old home was having to take turns studying each day because they could not all fit inside at the same time. Most nights, her brother and sisters had to leave each other and sleep in the homes of neighbors. Faith says being together and studying together at the same time under one roof is their biggest blessing.

See a video of Faith’s new home as it was built by Faith, community artisans, and a ZOE team.