MARIE: S482-KIA

Marie is now 15 years old and was promoted to the sixth grade this year. Her teacher shared that she tries very hard in school and is performing well in her classes. Marie’s favorite subject continues to be math, which she enjoys and approaches with focus and determination. When asked about her goals and worries, Marie shared that she wants to finish high school before becoming a mother, as she has seen friends who became pregnant early. This has become a strong motivation for her to stay in school and continue working hard. Marie continues to balance her responsibilities at home with her education, helping her mother with cooking and cleaning after school. She remains grateful for the support provided by Girl Power, which covers her school fees and supplies her with uniforms, shoes, and a backpack—resources that allow her to focus on her studies and pursue her goals. With her dedication, perseverance, and clear sense of purpose, Marie is determined to succeed academically and build a brighter future. 

Sponsored by: Anonymous Donor

Marie was promoted to the fifth grade and excels in math, earning a leadership role as the class speaker. She is overjoyed by the support Girl Power provides, from covering her school fees to supplying her uniforms, shoes, and backpack—items she cherishes. After school, Marie returns home to help her mother with cooking and cleaning, balancing her responsibilities with her education. Sponsored by: Anonymous Donor

Marie has been promoted to fourth grade! She worked very hard in school this year and earned great grades. Outside of school, she helps her aunt with cooking, cleaning, and laundry. She still lives with her aunt and has decided she wants to be a teacher one day. Sponsored by: Phil Vasby

Thanks to the generous donation from Phil Vasby, Marie has been re-enrolled into school for the 2021/2022 school year. She received an incomplete for the 2020-2021 school year. Due to COVID-19 outbreak, schools in Liberia had irregular school schedule. This combined with the lack of technology in the schools, some schools made the decision to keep students in their current grade level for the 2021-2022 school year. Marie was kept in her current grade level of 2^nd grade for the upcoming school year. She continues to live with her aunt, and she doesn’t know what she hopes to be when she grows up.

Meet Marie, who has been generously sponsored by an Anonymous donor (Mohamad). She is 10 years old and in the 2nd grade this year. She lives in Kialay, Liberia with her aunt. Her mother abandoned her and her father after her birth for another man. Her father died while hunting in 2019 from a snake bite. Her interests are being a kid and she doesn’t know what she hopes to be when she grows up.