LOUISE: S714-GEH
October
2022
Cultural and traditional circumstances caused thirteen-year-old Louise to not complete her school year. She was retained in grade 3 because she had to enroll in the traditional school associated with her tribe and ethnicity. The “Sandy Bush” is a six-month experience that teaches good citizenship skills, discernment of gifts, utilization of natural products to construct livelihood improvement items, etc. In a nutshell, the Sandy Bush prepares adolescent girls for womanhood. Many parents opt to not send their children to traditional schools and rather favor formal schooling options. Louise’s father is a traditionalist. Thanks to GPA sponsors for giving Louise another chance to achieve her dream of being the first in her family to graduate from high school. Sponsored by: Renetta Patrick
September
2021
Meet Louise, who has been generously sponsored by Renetta Patrick. She is 12 years old and is in the 3rd grade this year. She lives in Gehwee Town, Liberia. Louise’s parents are divorced. She and her 3 siblings live with their unemployed father. The school had asked GPA to please help Louise because she is one of the top students in her class but due to financial difficulties, she may not complete the school year. Her interests are cooking, and she hopes to make enough money to support her family when she grows up.
Photos of Louise Throughout The School Years:
