Blessing's household in Mansuma village, Ward 14, includes both his parents, his two siblings and his grandmother,

relying on small scale farming and informal income. Keeping up with school fees has always been a struggle.

Before joining Ngamo he was at home with no formal engagement, which is part of why the place he has now feels

significant rather than routine. He has taken on a broad curriculum, Agriculture Engineering, Animal Production, Crop

Production, Farm and Agribusiness Management and Wildlife Management, and rates himself strongest in crop and

animal production specifically.

What pushed him to apply was wanting practical knowledge he could actually build a future on, not just pass an exam in.

He credits his own dedication, and the background he comes from, with keeping him moving even when training is

difficult.

His plan is to start an animal production project that brings in income for his family, then expand into crop and animal

enterprises that support food security and create local jobs. He sees himself becoming a farmer who contributes to his

community's food security and helps employ young people around him.

“I am motivated by my dream of becoming a successful farmer and improving my family's livelihood.”

Previously at Nechilibi High School. Blessing is now part of the training programme at Ngamo Vocational College and Livestock Farm.