GRACE: S81-SAN
November
2023
Grace, a resilient 12-year-old, achieved a promotion to the sixth grade, edging closer to her dream of becoming a doctor. Despite her young age, she shoulders significant responsibilities, beginning her day before dawn to fetch water from the well for various household needs. After school, she dutifully assists her family by preparing dinner. Her favorite dish is Palm Butter Soup, a rich and creamy West African dish made from palm fruit extract, cooked with meats, vegetables, and spices, often served over rice or alongside fufu for a hearty and flavorful meal. Grace’s unwavering determination and willingness to contribute to her family’s well-being shows her character, and is illuminating a path of resilience and ambition amidst daily challenges. Sponsored by: D’Anna Freiberg
October
2022
Eleven-year-old Grace was promoted to 4th grade! She has been re-enrolled into school for the 2022/2023 school year. During our interview, she was a little shy/nervous but opened up towards the end. She really likes her teacher and has made some great friends. She continues to live with her parents and wants to be a doctor one day. Sponsored by: D’Anna Freiberg
September
2021
Thanks to the generous donation from D’Anna Freiberg, Grace has been re-enrolled in school for the 2021/2022 school year. She was promoted to the 3rd grade this year and her teacher reports she’s doing great with her school lessons. She often helps her classmates with their school work. She still wants to be a doctor when she grows up. Grace continues to live with her parents.
September
2020
Thanks to the generous donation from D’Anna Freiberg, Grace has been re-enrolled in school for the 2020/2021 school year. She is in the 2nd grade this year and still wants to be a doctor when she grows up. She continues to live with her parents. (Please Note: Grace was out of town on the day of the 2020-2021 school distribution. Her materials were left with the school authorities).
October
2019
Grace is now in the 1st grade! Thanks to the generous donation from Stacy Peters, Grace has been re-enrolled in school for the 2019/2020 school year. Her favorite thing about school is writing, reading, and playing with her friends.
September
2018
Seven-year-old Grace was promoted to Kindergarten-2! She has been generously re-sponsored by Stacy Peters. She hopes to be a doctor when she grows up. With less than 500 doctors serving a population of 4.5 million people, Liberian households often experience fatalities due to treatable illnesses. Children aspiring to become doctors is a worthy cause.
September
2017
Meet Grace, who has been generously sponsored by Stacy Peters. She is 6 years old and in kindergarten-1 this year. She lives in Sanniquellie, Liberia with her mother and father who are both unemployed and could not afford to send them to school. Her interests are reading and she hopes to be a doctor when she grows up!
September
2016
Meet Grace, who has been generously sponsored by D’Anna Freiberg. She is 5 years old and is going to school for the first time this year, in ABC. She lives in Sanniquellie, Liberia with her mother and father who are both unemployed and could not afford to send her to school. Grace told Girl Power, ” My parents are poor and they don’t have enough money to send all the children to school.” Her interests are reading and she hopes to be a doctor when she grows up!