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Marian Bangura is 9 years old and she was first interviewed by FFC three years ago when she was 6 years old. She lived at Dwarzak Farm and spent much of her time working at Congo Market. When FFC first met Marian she had never been to school. Most of her young life had been spent with her mother, working to sell fish. Marian’s father was also an unskilled petty trader; he worked in the grinding of cassava leaves and nuts. Neither of Marian’s parents made a substantial income and this meant that they struggled to afford the food that their two children and extended family needed to survive. Constant deficits meant it was never considered essential to send the children to school. Marian first came to the FFC office with one of her friends – another of the beneficiaries – and the social workers decided to interview her. After finding out more about Marian’s life, FFC decided to take her on as one of their beneficiaries and have since given much support to her and her family. Marian’s school fees are paid for and since attending she has excelled herself in all areas, she has progressed to class 3 and her favorite subject is writing. She hopes to go on to university and become a doctor. Marian is a very friendly and lively child; her favorite hobby is balance ball. She is very popular with the other beneficiaries and has made many friends for herself.

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