This amazing and clever young man is Bonkhe. He has big dreams of one day becoming a pastor, so he can share God's love with the world. On his way to a bright future, he is working hard in school making good progress, especially in his English class. When he is not dominating on the soccer field, you will find Bonkhe helping at home his father and brother fetch water or sweeping the floors. He is in good health, and he enjoys eating chicken when they can afford it.

Mpolonjeni

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Mpolonjeni is found on the hilly grasslands of eSwatini, situated in the middle of both urban and rural areas. It is one of the coldest parts of the country, with lows reaching sometimes below freezing. Most of the children in Mpolonjeni attend school. Although some have the privilege of taking public transport to classes, the majority walk long distances to school. Many homes in this area are built in “Swazi Nation Land” (areas under the rule of chiefs). Most parents are working, and some are even business people in the capital city, Mbabane.

eSwatini

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Only slightly smaller than New Jersey, Eswatini is almost completely bordered by South Africa, with a portion of the country bordered by Mozambique. More than half of the population live below the poverty line, and around 38% of the population is under the age of 15.