Growing up in poverty doesn't determine one's future, but escaping hardship is no easy feat.

Journalist-turned-author Selima Henock’s inspiring story of resilience attests to this.

Pombili Hanghome, who bravely returned to school at the age of 24 to join Grade 9 in 2014 despite facing mockery and bullying for being the oldest student in her class, has now achieved a significant milestone.