Sangobeg Alumni, Tutu

Tutu has realised her dreams and achieved a Bachelor of Physiotherapy qualification with the support of the Sangobeg Scholarship Programme. She has worked extremely hard and has maintained a regular and detailed communication with us throughout our association. Tutu has put into words just how much the granting of the Sangobeg Scholarship has meant to her.

This is an extract of the letter Tutu (pictured above in the middle) wrote to us following her graduation in 2015

"I am one of the luckiest girls who had the opportunity to go to varsity to study and become something in this world because of GAGA. I have always wanted to do something in the medical field because I enjoy working with people and always wanted to give back to my community through something that's medical related. After four years of hard work, I am now a qualified Physiotherapist.

Something I have always wished for but back then didn't seem possible due to certain circumstances but because of the support received from GAGA, it was possible.

In South Africa, almost each semester there are strikes in Universities relating to Financial exclusion. Students get excluded because they are unable to pay university fees. It is such a sad thing to witness but thanks to GAGA, my fees were always paid on time and I never had to face financial exclusion. I am now employed by the Kwa-Zulu Natal department of Health as a Junior Physiotherapist working at a tertiary hospital in Durban. I am still hoping to get deeper into the medical field and actually become a doctor some day. I am really, really thankful to GAGA. I don't know where I'd be in life if it wasn't for them. Thank you for the commitment, the dedication, the passion that they have in helping this country (South Africa). It is truly appreciated. There are no words that could express how thankful I am."

Tutu continues to keep in touch with us here at GAGA and she has recently told us that she is planning to continue her studies and is embarking on a Masters degree in Public Health. We cannot wait to hear how she get's on and we are delighted to continue to be part of her remarkable journey.

There is more information on our Sangobeg Scholarship Programme here.

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