HELENA: S930-SAN

Helena is 9 years old and is currently in first grade. Her favorite subjects are Math and Social Studies, and her teacher shared that she is performing well academically. Helena feels happy to be back in school and is motivated to be promoted to the next grade. She shared that Girl Power Africa’s support with school fees and materials helps her continue her education. Helena lives with extended family and hopes to use her education to encourage her peers and help save lives in the future. Sponsored by: Peggy & John Sundquist

Helena is 8 years old and is in Kindergarten 2. She lives with both of her parents, who are small farmers. They have four children, and their income is not enough to support sending them all to school regularly. Helena loves writing, and it is her favorite subject in school. Her teacher notes that she is very curious and always asks a lot of questions in class. Despite the challenges her family faces, Helena remains eager to learn and is dedicated to her education. Sponsored by: Anonymous