Diagnosed with sickle cell disorder,Aceng Deborah was expected to grow up and lead a life of sadness but the reverse is the case. She has today grown to become a ray of hope sickle cell survivors and their parents through her nonprofit organization Fearless Smiles Of Hope Foundation. In this interview with Project Inspire Africa, Deborah tells her story. Can we meet you? My name is Aceng Deborah, I am 23 years of age and a Ugandan by nationality. Tell us briefly your childhood experience. I can say my childhood was okay. I was diagnosed with sickle cell disorder when I was 6-months old. My parents knowing the difficulties that will confront me in the future gave me so much love and this has made my life better than most people expect. As a girl, my brothers feared that I would grow up to always fight them but fortunately for all of us, the love in the family binds us very strongly. What’s your educational background? I had my nursery and primary education from Joy ...
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