MELVINA: S454-GBA

Melvina was happy to return for her 2025 school year registration. She is now in the 6th grade after successfully passing last year. During her interview, her teachers noted that she continues to have outstanding performance in her classes. English remains her favorite subject, and she shared that her mother and Girl Power Africa motivate her to keep learning and doing her best.

Melvina lives with her single mother. Her father has passed away, and her mother works hard to support the home. Melvina helps with water collection and other responsibilities, but she is determined to stay committed to her education. She hopes to study hard this year so she can be promoted to the next class. In the future, she dreams of giving back to her community.

When asked what she appreciates most about Girl Power Africa, Melvina said she is grateful for her school fees being paid. Since receiving support through GPA, she shared that things have gotten much better for her.

Sponsored by: Bijou Lab LLC

Melvina was promoted to the fifth grade this year, and she is thriving both academically and as a leader in her class. Her favorite subject is English, where she excels and shows great enthusiasm. According to her teacher, Melvina is incredibly punctual—she is never late for school and always ready to learn. This year, she has taken on the important role of noise controller in her classroom, ensuring that her peers remain quiet and focused while the teacher is speaking. As a team leader, Melvina demonstrates responsibility and leadership, earning the respect of her classmates and teachers alike. We are so proud of her dedication, hard work, and commitment to her education! Sponsored by: Carrie Benardoni

Melvina has been promoted to the fourth grade! During our interview, we were impressed by how much she has matured in the past year. She spoke with a calm, cool confidence and continually thanked GPA and her sponsor for their support. She expressed her gratitude by saying, “I couldn’t have done this without all of you.” Melvina still lives with her father and dreams of becoming a businesswoman one day. Sponsored by: Tracy Holland

Melvina was promoted to third grade.  Her favorite subject is health science, and her teachers reports she is improving academically and socially. Melvina still lives with her father and wants to be a businesswoman. We are looking forward to catching up with Melvina next year. Sponsored by: Tracy Holland

Meet Melvina, who has been generously sponsored by Barb Ulichny. She is 8 years old and is in the K-2 this year. Melvina lives in Sanniquellie, Liberia with her unemployed father. Since Melvina’s mother left the family years ago, her father has been having a difficult time supporting his 4 children. She hopes to be a business woman when she grows up.