PATIENCE: S322-KIA
October
2025
Patience has returned to the Girl Power program this year and is now proudly in the 6th grade. Over the past two years, she lived with a different family in a remote area that Girl Power was unable to reach due to distance. This year, Patience was able to return, and she expressed deep gratitude for being welcomed back and given the opportunity to continue her education with Girl Power’s support. Now more determined than ever, Patience shared that she promises to do extremely well in school and to continue being a positive example for her friends. Her maturity, resilience, and commitment to learning are evident as she embraces this new chapter in her academic journey. Patience continues to live with her mother and still enjoys cooking and sharing what she learns at school at home. She remains steadfast in her dream of becoming a doctor one day, motivated by her desire to help others and build a better future. With renewed support and her strong determination, Patience is focused on making the most of this opportunity and continuing to grow both academically and personally.
Sponsored by: Phil Vasby
November
2023
Patience has been promoted to fourth grade, a testament to her resilience and determination, especially after recovering from the accident. At 14 years old, she finds joy in cooking and sharing her knowledge with her mother, often teaching her lessons she’s learned in school. Despite the challenges, she remains steadfast in her dream of becoming a doctor and continues to live with her mother. Sponsored by: Phil Vasby
October
2022
When we arrived at her campus, Patience was recovering from a recent motorbike accident. On her way to school, she was hit by a transport motorbike. Motorbikes are the main mode of transport for rural areas and regrettably, many are driven by inexperienced, reckless drivers. The good news is that she was promoted to the 3rd grade class. But her classroom performance was not too good due to the motorcycle accident. Patience is looking forward to the upcoming school year. Sponsored by: Phil Vasby
September
2021
Thanks to the generous donation from Phil Vasby, Patience 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. Patience was kept in her current grade level of 2nd grade for the upcoming school year. She continues to live with her mother and still wants to be a doctor when she grows up.
September
2020
Meet Patience, who has been generously sponsored by an Anonymous donor (Mohamad). She is 11 years old and in the 2nd grade this year. She lives in Kialay, Liberia with her mother. Her father just up and disappeared one day and they don’t know where he could be. Her interests are saving lives and she hopes to be a doctor when she grows up.
Photos of Patience Throughout The School Years:
