Can You sponsor Patricia?
Updated: Mar 16
Update - Patricia’s Journey Today, 16th March 2026
From Orphan to University: Patricia’s Journey Is Not Finished Yet
Patricia’s story was first shared on our website when she was struggling to remain in school after losing both of her parents.
Today we are proud to share that Patricia has made remarkable progress. With determination and support from Youth With A Vision, she completed her secondary education and is now studying at university.
Patricia continues to pursue her dream of becoming a lawyer so she can defend vulnerable people and support families like hers who struggle with poverty and injustice.
However, Patricia is currently facing financial challenges that are making it difficult for her to complete her second semester and course at university. Continued support will help ensure she can remain in school and complete the journey she has worked so hard to pursue.
If you would like to support Patricia’s education, please donate here:
Your kindness could help turn Patricia’s dream of becoming a lawyer into reality.
Patricia’s story shows what is possible when a child receives support.
Other children are still waiting for a sponsor to help them begin their journey. Click on the link to see their stories.
Below is Patricia’s original story when we first introduced her to supporters.
Meet Patricia
Patricia who was born on 11-11-2003, is among the many less privileged children enrolled in our program who are in need of a sponsor.
She is a clever and hardworking girl who likes playing netball.
Read about her story with the hope that you will get inspired.
"My name is Namugenyi Patricia. I lost both of my parents. My mom died when I was 8 years, and I remained with my amazing dad, but sadly, years later I lost him too, to a stroke. I was left under the care of my elderly grandmother where getting what to eat as well as getting school fees is always very hard for me since my grandmother has no job.
“When I looked at myself as a total orphan, I felt so much despair. Sometimes I felt abandoned and isolated because I had no one to turn to. I even dropped out of school for two years because there was no one to pay my school fees. There were times I lacked basic things like sanitary towels and clothing. Sometimes I would cry at school because life felt so hard. Whenever things went wrong, I would say to myself, ‘I wish my parents were alive.’'
I go to school at St. Jude secondary school but I am always sent back home for school fees.
My prayer is to get someone who can support me in my education to help me fulfil my dream of becoming a lawyer and defend the helpless people in the courts of law and help my family out of poverty.
Please put a smile on my face and give me hope for a brighter future- sponsor me now, by clicking on this link."
Would you like to read about our sponsorship program and other children in need of sponsorship? Click on this link www.youthwithavision.info/sponsor-a-child
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