I brought light to my whole village

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Some people think there are jobs a woman can’t do! Some countries even have laws to control this. This is one girl’s story.

My name is Eugenie, I am 18 and I live in Rwanda. The start of my story is sad - my dad and siblings died leaving my mom and me alone. My mom is amazing. Despite hard times, she showed me how to rely on myself and to work hard. She is my hero. Then I got a chance to give something back to her!

When I was in primary school, we didn’t have electricity at home. It made chores and homework really hard. I struggled doing homework in the dim light of a candle. I started dreaming about how great it would be to bring light to my home. For the next year it was all I thought about. I dreamt of being an electrician. I wanted to show that I could study hard and do well – even better than the boys at school! I could be the one bringing light to our village.

Eventually I spoke to an electrician in the city. He taught me how to connect wires to a battery and produce electricity. After a bit of coaching, I got it right!

When our neighbors saw what I had done they also wanted electricity in their homes. I was able to do the same things, get them electricity and charge them a small amount to light up their homes too. The money I earned being the community’s electrician went towards my school fees.

Today I’m in my fifth year studying electrical engineering at a really good college in Rwanda.

My advice to girls is to learn as much as you can when you are in school. There is no such thing as jobs that are just for men. It’s important for girls to study technical subjects too! Women make great scientists, engineers and researchers. So if that is something that interests you, then study hard and don’t give up. Together we can make the world a better place!

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we study hard to make our dream come true...and to make the world a better place

March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.

I love writing about teenagers especially d female teens but there seems to be no one to support me and it weaking me

March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.

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That's great dear you can do all things in Christ who strengthens you, just keep on believing

nyc one

March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.

great efort keep it up

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

Good thinking

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

Wow, that's so amazing

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

hmm! really nice, wish I could take the boldness to do anything such as this.

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

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Yes you can, if you just can set your mind at it, with focus and determination...Yes you can!!

Very interesting story, am very happy to read about such stories. Girls please don't be carried away by ur desires be cool and study hard, there's time for everything

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

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Hey Springster! This article was written because of you and we are glad you love it. Feel free to share it with your friends

Very inspirational, thank you

March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.

hhmm

March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.

seriously, wot a man can do a woman can do more better

March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.

That is true woman can work like men

March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.

Wow!!!! Seriously, this story blew my mind, just like the lady mrchanic's story...there is nothing you can't do when you set your mind to . You can also learn skills while in school, hair making, dress making etc do not disregard any skill that will help you in life.

March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.

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Hey Chychy! We are glad you love the article. We sure had you in mind when we were writing this. You are very correct! Once your mind is made up, there is no stopping. Success actually starts from the mind. Thanks for also sharing this.

yes there is no such jobs 4 men only woman cn study technical subjects too while in school

March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.

Way 2 go girl wat d mind of a man can conceive n blieve it can acheive

March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.

Women can do all kinds of work as long as she is committed to do it

March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.

Really, white man said what man can do woman can do better. so women don't give up.

March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.