Fort White has most modern amenities available in the city, a big difference from the 7 small villages in the 10 km radius surrounding it, where people collect water at communal taps and use outhouses. Though they have access to electricity some villagers often do not have money to pay the electric meter.
Most children grow up attending no-fee schools, where they are often provided with their only meal for the day. Besides the financial scarcity around us, we see a poverty of spirit. In these villages, there exists a ver heavy hopelessness. Many young people are not in school and those who are face countless challenges and don’t do well. Unfortunately, even those who are able to make the grade are often not able to pursue tertiary education or training because of their financial state.
Rural people migrate to the cities hoping to escape the poverty experienced in villages. Having left their children behind in the care of the elderly, migrants search for jobs. A lack of skills limits their opportunities to low paying jobs forcing the rural migrant into informal settlements. Their meager salaries are barely enough to sustain themselves and what funds they manage to send back home are inadequate for the care and education of their children.
Lilitha has a loving, supportive and caring family. Her mother is currently in another providence looking for work. Lilitha lives in a village with people who take care of each other. If there is any family or individual in need, they share what they have and help them with whatever they can. She likes people and loves kids. Lilitha does not like people who do not have respect. She likes to exercise to stay healthy and her favorite spot is netball.