Six-year-old Miriam, who wears a hijab, represents the Muslim community in a region where religious diversity is a significant aspect of social life. Miriam lives with her unemployed mother in Arusha, a city where nearly half the population struggles with access to basic necessities. Despite economic hardships, she maintains a passion for learning and dreams of becoming a teacher. Her love for singing and studying reflects the resilience of children in urban Tanzania, where educational opportunities can be limited. Her Muslim identity is significant in a city where Christians and Muslims coexist peacefully, and where educational access varies across religious and economic lines. In Arusha, children like Miriam face challenges such as potential educational inequality, with primary school-aged children from poorer households being three times less likely to attend school compared to those from wealthier families. Her dream of becoming a teacher suggests a hope to overcome these systemic barriers and contribute to her community’s future.