Grace: S835-DEW

Grace is 9 years old and is reacting first grade . She enjoys science and spelling, and she shared that Girl Power Africa’s support—especially help with school fees—has made it possible for her to stay in school and continue learning. Grace said she feels happy to be back in class, and she is motivated to do well through the support of her parents and GPA. At home, she helps by cooking and cleaning, and she dreams of becoming a nurse one day.

Note to Sponsor:

This year in Liberia, many public schools conducted a reassessment of students. Based on the results, some children—including your sponsored student—were placed in a lower grade or asked to repeat a grade to better match their current learning level. This adjustment is not due to any wrongdoing or lack of effort—it is simply to ensure they are in the grade where they can learn, grow, and succeed with confidence. Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Sponsored by: Anonymous

Grace was unable to pass the second grade after losing both of her parents and being taken out of school by her aunt, but she remains determined to continue her education. Writing is her favorite subject, although her highest marks come from reading, and she’s working hard to refocus on her lessons. Now an orphan, Grace is grateful to be part of the program she’s extremely excited to be going to school this year. Despite her hardships, she holds onto the dream of becoming a teacher and making a positive impact in the future.  Sponsored by: Anonymous

Grace has been promoted to the second grade and continues to live with her parents. She still dreams of becoming a doctor one day. When asked about her favorite activity after school, she said she enjoys helping her mom cook.  Sponsored by: Phil Vasby

Meet six-year-old Grace, she is in the first grade and lives in Dewoblee, Liberia with her parents and three siblings.  She wants to be a doctor one day.  Grace said she loves helping to “beat the rice”.  Rice is Liberia’s staple food and is grown throughout the rural areas.  Beating the chaff off the harvested rice is hard work!  The harvested raw rice is placed in a large mortar and beaten with a huge pestle.  One must be careful to remove all the chaff off the rice as wastage is not an option among subsistence farming families.  It’s hard to imaging little Grace wielding that large pestle in a large mortar, but, she is willing to do her part to help sustain her family.  Thanks to GPA’s amazing partnership network for your sponsorship. Sponsored by: Heather Solie