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Meet Sarah: Shaping her Path in Public Health

March 20, 2024

Sarah Nathikie, a second-year Bachelor of Science in Public Health student, once had to contend with the fact that she might have to drop out of school at some point. Her parents faced the difficult choice between feeding their family and providing education. “My parents could not afford to feed us and provide school fees at the same time,” she recounts.

In 2017, as Sarah prepared to sit for the high school entry exams, her life took a transformative turn. “Our school headteacher recommended me for a Moja Tu scholarship as I had excelled in my exams. He was also aware of the financial situation back at home. I followed due process, such as filling in the scholarship forms, which was followed by an interview with the Moja Tu board to determine my eligibility for the scholarship,” Sarah recalls. “I was excited when I later learned I would receive support for my secondary school education. My dreams were now within reach.”

Sarah’s journey with Moja Tu has been deeply rewarding, with the organization’s commitment to transforming the lives of bright students from vulnerable backgrounds shining through. “The organization is committed to transforming the lives of bright students from families facing vulnerable conditions, making it one of the best organizations in the world,” she reflects gratefully.

Sarah and her sponsor, Teri

Throughout her secondary education, Moja Tu has provided Sarah with essential resources such as books for revision, paid school fees, and invaluable guidance and counseling sessions, smoothing her academic path. Inspired by her experiences, Sarah set her sights on a career in public health to make a meaningful impact on community well-being and address prevalent public health challenges.

Public health, she explains, is centered on promoting and safeguarding the health of communities through various interventions aimed at disease prevention, healthy lifestyle promotion, and addressing social determinants of health. “In pursuing my public health degree, I’ve acquired crucial skills such as data analysis, epidemiology, and health promotion,” Sarah notes.

Engaged in various school projects, including community health research and health promotion initiatives, Sarah has honed her leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, deepening her passion for public health. Beyond her coursework, she actively volunteers at health clinics, participates in health education workshops, and engages in community outreach programs.

Looking ahead, Sarah envisions herself as a public health professional contributing to the development and implementation of effective public health policies and programs to enhance population health outcomes. “In five years, I see myself working as a public health professional, contributing to the development and implementation of effective public health policies and programs to improve population health outcomes,” she shares confidently, thankful for Moja Tu’s pivotal role in shaping her journey.

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