NAOMIE: S392-GBO

This year, after a school reassessment, Naomie was placed back into the first grade to strengthen her learning foundation. Although it was hard for her to be set back, she has promised to work harder and do her best to improve. She understands this is a chance to build stronger skills for the future. Naomie’s living situation remains the same. After school, she still helps her grandparents with farm work, leaving her with little time for studying. These responsibilities make school more challenging, but she continues to show quiet determination and a willingness to keep trying. Even with these difficulties, Naomie is grateful to attend school, where she finds encouragement and hope. Her resilience and commitment to doing better show her strength, and she remains determined to move forward.  Sponsored by: Sarah Mani

Naomie was promoted to the second grade this year, and while school has been a bit challenging for her, she continues to persevere. Naomie does not have much support at home, and right after school, she rushes to the farm to join her grandparents for the day’s work. This leaves her with little time to focus on her lessons, making school feel difficult at times. Despite these struggles, Naomie enjoys going to school as it offers her a much-needed break from the hardships of farming life. She is a quiet and shy student, but her determination to do her best shines through. Naomie has promised to keep working hard, and we are incredibly proud of her resilience and dedication to her education. We know that, with time, she will continue to grow and succeed.  Sponsored by: Maddie Hunt

Naomie came to our GPA registration beaming with pride! She has been promoted to the first grade and only missed a few days of school this year. She is very proud of her success. She continues to live with her grandparents and dreams of becoming a doctor one day. Sponsored by: Maddie Hunt

Naomie did not have a successful school year and it showed on her face and body language when we met with her. She did not pass kindergarten-2 class.  The reasons are unknown.  She also assumed she would lose her scholarship.  What a burden of worry for a little girl to carry.  Thanks to GPA’s amazing sponsors for supporting Naomie’s educational goals and supporting second chances. Sponsored by: Maddie Hunt

Meet Naomie, who has been generously sponsored by Maddie Hunt. She is 5 years old and is going to school for the first time this year, in ABC.  Naomie lives with her grandparents. This little girl was the most persistent child that we’ve ever met!  Naomie was disowned by her father when the mother was pregnant with her. Naomie’s mother dropped her off to her grandparents (father’s parents) saying “your son doesn’t want the child and I don’t have any way to support a child. I don’t want to hurt her. She’s yours.” It’s been 6 months since Naomie’s mother dropped her off. Unfortunately, Naomie’s grandparents do not speak English and Naomie does not speak the Mano dialect (which is the only language that her grandparents speak).  This little girl saw our GPA team and she wouldn’t leave our founder, Bulleh, alone. She told our team: “My ma dashed me on my granma and leave me. I don’t undastan what my granma say and she not unarstan me. Please sen me to schol Oldma”.  

When we accepted Naomie into the GPA program, this little girl couldn’t stop smiling!  She said “I will duce the school!” (Meaning: I will receive the highest grade). Her interests are going to school and she hopes to be a doctor when she grows up.