Uganda is the pearl of Africa...rivers flow from one corner to the other connected to fresh water lakes, there are mountains with snow-capped peaks, forests with majestic trees soaring high in the sky, abundant green vegetation, wild and domestic animals but above all, Uganda is gifted with warm and hospitable people. It’s the uniqueness of Uganda’s people that makes the African nation very special. The country is made up of over 56 tribes- each speaking a different dialect and practicing different cultural activities. 

El Alto is one of the coldest cities in Bolivia. In winter, the temperature can drop down to 17 degrees Fahrenheit. And of all the neighborhoods in El Alto, Alto Lima is one of the coldest, as it reaches the foothills of Mount Huayna Potosí, one of the three snow-capped mountains that surround the city. 

Elika had a difficult upbringing, filled with many setbacks. Had she not received support from the local church or a Bright Hope scholarship, her story may have turned out very differently.