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Most girls in Joyce’s community are married out before they turn 18. Joyce is not comfortable with this narrative and has committed her life to changing this narrative. In this interview with Project Inspire Africa, Joyce shares her journey and her successes. Can we meet you? My name is Joyce Augustino, a 42-years old Tanzanian who enjoys travelling, music and singing. Tell us briefly about your childhood experience I am the 6 th of nine children. I grew up in an environment where girls were discriminated and married off before they turn 18. I knew that this was not right and that dissatisfaction led me to do what I am doing right now. What is your education Background? I hold a Diploma in Business Administration from College of Business Education, Bachelor of science in Social Protection from Institute of Finance Management and Master of Arts in Development Studies from the University of Dar Es Salaam. I had my primary education at Katubuka Primary School in Kigoma Region

Lucky Owoicho is a passionate Nigerian working to bridge the education gap among children in rural communities. In this interview with Project_Inspire ,Lucky shares how he has translated his passion from an idea to reality.   PROJECT_INSPIRE : Can we meet you?  Lucky :My name is Lucky Owoicho,a passionate Nigerian with interest in about volunteering, Sustainable Development Goals ,photography and community service. I love football and I am a fan of Arsenal Football Club PROJECT_INSPIRE : Tell us briefly your childhood experience  Lucky : I had a memorable childhood. I am the first of four children; I lost my dad at the age of 13 years and lost my mum in my second year in the university at a time that was totally unexpected. Putting all these happenings in perspective changed my life and I am most grateful to God.    PROJECT_INSPIRE : What’s your educational background?  Lucky :I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Benue State University. I attended Hope Lifting Nursery/Prima