"Education Was My Turning Point" | Mulumba's Story

"Education Was My Turning Point" | Mulumba's Story

"I started life with big dreams but limited opportunities…” Mulumba, a changemaker from Ghana, shares how sponsorship through Plan International helped him stay in school—and how he turned that opportunity into a force for good. It wasn’t easy, but Mulumba chose to invest in himself, knowing education could unlock a better future. Today, he leads Necessary Aid Alliance: -Empowering girls to stay in school -Training over 1,500 women and youth in real-world skills -Creating backpacks from waste—transforming what’s discarded into something meaningful His story began with sponsorship. Today, it’s shaping communities. Watch Mulumba’s journey and witness the power of support—and what’s possible when a child believes in their dreams and is given the chance to chase them. For more information on Child Sponsorship, visit: plancanada.ca/en-ca/child-sponsorship