PRESTON: S411-KIA

Preston is in the second grade this year, although he was not able to pass to the next grade due to health challenges and the effects of limited nutrition and care. This setback has been difficult for him, and he shared that he felt guilty about not meeting the requirements to move forward. Despite this, Preston is determined to do better and has promised that next year he will pass. Preston continues to show his intelligence and dedication in school. His favorite subject remains math, and his teachers note that he is a smart and hardworking student who is making steady progress despite the challenges he faces. He is becoming more confident in class and is gradually engaging more with his classmates, sharing his sense of humor and bringing positivity to those around him. At home, Preston continues to help his family, including drawing water for the household. He is deeply grateful for the support he receives from his sponsor, which allows him to keep attending school and striving toward a brighter future. With continued encouragement, Preston is motivated to overcome his setbacks, improve his health, and succeed academically in the coming year. 

Sponsored by:  Anonymous Donor

Preston was promoted to the second grade this year, and he’s making great strides in both his academics and his personal growth. He says his favorite subject is math, and his teachers have noted that he is a very smart and hardworking student. Although Preston used to be quite shy and a bit silly, he’s been coming out of his shell and becoming more confident. His sense of humor is shining through, and he’s becoming more engaged in class, bringing joy to those around him. After school, Preston goes home and helps his family by drawing water for the day. His dedication to both his education and his family is commendable. We’re proud of Preston’s progress and excited to see how he continues to grow in the future. Sponsored by:  Anonymous Donor

Preston has been promoted to the first grade at the age of 12! He is a diligent student who has shown remarkable growth in confidence over the past year, especially since forming strong friendships. Though still shy at times, Preston’s newfound confidence has skyrocketed. He thoroughly enjoys school and remains passionate about his dream of becoming a teacher one day. Preston continues to live with his mother, who is also very grateful for his growth and the gift of a scholarship. Sponsored by:  Phil Vasby

Thanks to the generous donation from Phil Vasby, Preston has been re-enrolled into school for the 2021/2022 school year. He 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. Preston was kept in his current grade level of K1 grade for the upcoming school year. He continues to live with his mother and still wants to be a teacher when he grows up.

Meet Preston, who has been generously sponsored by an Anonymous donor (Mohamad). He is 9 years old and is in the K-1 grade this year. He lives in Kialay, Liberia with his mother. His father died in 2014 of Lassar fever. His mother has not been able to properly care for her family since. His interests are teaching his generation and he hopes to be a teacher when he grows up.