Eleven Miles

How far would you have walked to gain your high school education? From an early age, the greatest passion in Boitumelo Tumelo's life is learning.

Boi, as she is known to her friends and family, just loves going to school.

Her primary school is in the local village, but when she graduates to secondary school, two obstacles stand in the path to her further education.

Firstly, there are fees to be paid. Secondly, it is eleven miles to the nearest secondary school.

She would have to get up very early, and walk that long distance to school every day, and walk home after school.

There are many potential dangers along the remote African track between her village and her school. This is the inspiring story of how Boi overcomes the obstacles and dangers to gain the education that she so desires.

Not only does she achieve her ambitions, but she manages to make life better for the children of her village who wish to follow in her footsteps.