Saved
from
the
street
life
My brother was involved in many
gang-related activities. He used
to sell and smoke weed; he would
get into a lot of fights with people
around our area, so he would be
out on the streets and carry a gun
around with him for protection.
He got kicked out of school and
was put in prison for over a year
for robbery.
hard it was because my brother
was worth whatever it took to
change him.
In a matter of weeks, I began
to see a difference in him. He
started having an interest in the
UCKG Help Centre, and turned
up for himself. He began to take
university seriously; he stopped
selling and smoking weed. He
began to take care of his health,
got rid of the gun and cut off the
friends he was hanging around
with. He even started looking for
a legitimate way to make money.
It was really hard for my family
and me; we didn’t want to see
him in and out of prison and
getting involved with the wrong
people. We were worried for his
life because he could have gotten
shot or stabbed at any time.
I have seen a huge difference in
my brother. Taking part in the
I decided to take part in the campaign for him was worth it.
campaign of faith at the UCKG
Help Centre. It was difficult, but I
Juliet Egbe
disregarded my feelings and how
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