Bandits stole the livestock of Asinyen’s family. In Turkana, animals equal wealth. That’s when her father felt he had no choice but to bead his daughter, which means she’s available to be married. With marriage comes a dowry, which helps ease the poverty families face. Asinyen wants to return to school. She and her family hope that World Vision’s Big Dream to End Child Marriage program will help them find an alternative to marrying off their 11-…
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