Her Name Is Joan

Joan Rukundo (pronounced joe ahn roo koon dough), is one of ACT's HONOR Scholarship beneficiaries. Joan is a double orphan, last-born, from a humble family of five children. Joan's father died when she was 3 years old and her Mom died when she was 13 years and in Senior 1 (8th grade). From then she began living a miserable life living alone in her parent's house because all her siblings had gotten married. 



Joan is a clever and hard-working young woman. She concentrated on her books to make sure that she met her earlier academic bursaries (scholarships) which is the only way she could attend school. Joan was remained in the Girl's Dorm one break with two other girls. She did not want to go home and be pressured by her family to get married. She wanted to study! It was fortunate that ACT introduced a scholarship program at Muko High School called the ACT Empowerment Scholarship and Joan qualified for the scholarship. She is proud of that. 

In 2021, ACT transitioned the Empowerment Scholarship into the HONOR Scholarship. Because Joan met the criteria of good behavior and academically hardworking, she earned the new scholarship. 

She loves science and took Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics in her Advanced Level of High School. She is ready to join University if she can find funding or a scholarship to do that. In the meantime, as she waits to find the resources to study at a university, she has been hired by ACT to be the Sales person at the new ACT Hardware Store. We love having Joan be the "face of ACT" at the new Hardware Store!


Joan would need about $5,000 total to attain a 4-year Science degree at university in Uganda. If you might be interested in sponsoring her, let Karen Viele know: ksmov3@gmail.com


Comments

  1. Generous TurinaweMarch 26, 2023 at 9:37 PM

    God is so good! Joan's resilience has made her achieve part of her goal in life and will continue to pursue her career to her destination. Thank you everyone that has contributed to her success

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  2. AnonymousMarch 27, 2023 at 6:44 AM

    What a scholar!

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  3. AnonymousApril 1, 2023 at 9:33 AM

    I love the work you're doing and the impact you have made in Muko community! As a teacher and advocate of girl education, I am proud of you. I would proudly join your team to volunteer in any education and welfare outreaches.

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