I am Palesa Dlamini, a calm person who enjoys connecting with others and strives to succeed in everything I do. Born in Monini, a town in the Manzini region, I find joy in reading books and singing. Despite facing hardships, including the loss of one of my daughters, I have four children. My education took place at Bulembu and Nyanyali in Nhlangano, with attendance fluctuating due to home circumstances.

Born with eyesight issues, obtaining glasses improved my ability to see, enabling me to return to school. Unfortunately, I couldn’t complete high school, stopping at form 2 due to difficulties getting a new pair of glasses. After moving to Bulembu, I secured a job in forestry, improving our circumstances. My eldest daughter resumed schooling.

I encountered Jabulani Manda, a lead builder at Abide Well. Accepting a job offer there brought happiness. Initially unfamiliar with house building, I now enjoy concrete flooring and painting. The lifestyle shift from piece jobs to working at Abide Well is significant. Previously earning E200 ($12) weekly from house cleaning, I now earn much more and can afford my daughter’s school fees. My prayer is for God’s continued blessings on my family, and my dream is for my children to complete their education.