SAYE: S668-BOR

This year, Saye’s school participated in a government-led reassessment of students across several schools in Liberia. After careful evaluation, it was determined that Saye was not yet performing at a third-grade level, and he was moved back to the second grade. While this decision was difficult and disappointing for him, Saye has accepted it with determination and has promised to work hard so he can pass and be promoted again. Saye faces challenges beyond academics. As a child with albinism, attending school is often emotionally difficult. He experiences teasing and bullying from other children, which makes each school day a test of courage. Despite this, Saye continues to show incredible strength. Every morning, he chooses to return to school, face these challenges, and do his best in class. Though this year has been demanding, Saye remains hopeful. He is committed to his education and continues to dream of a better future. His resilience, perseverance, and willingness to keep trying—even in the face of adversity—are truly inspiring. Thank you for standing with Saye, believing in him, and giving him the opportunity to continue his education. Your support makes a powerful difference in his life. Sponsored by: Tina Hinchley

Saye has been promoted to the 3rd grade and continues to dream of becoming a doctor, hoping to be the next doctor in his town. His teacher has praised him as one of the good students in class, noting his strong academic performance and positive attitude. This year, Saye has also taken on the role of class secretary, further demonstrating his leadership abilities and commitment to his classmates. Sponsored by: Tina Hinchley

Saye was promoted to second grade!  He continues to live with his grandmother and still wants to be a teacher one day. Sponsored by: Tina Hinchley

Thanks to the generous donation from James Barker, Saye 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. Saye was kept in his current grade level of K-2 grade for the upcoming school year. He continues to live with his grandmother and still wants to be a teacher when he grows up.

Meet Saye, who has been generously sponsored by Monique Johnson. He is 10 years old and is in the K-2 grade this year. He lives in Borsonnor Town, Liberia with his grandmother.  Saye is an albino and because of his condition and appearance, his father abandoned him. One of the teachers at the school told our team: “Saye father was so embarrassed that he made a child like Saye. He never wanted to be seen with him. He told people Saye will be a nobody. He’s just a waste of human being.” Well, GPA is honored to walk alongside a sweet and smart child, like Saye, on his educational journey and give him a better opportunity at life. His interests are to fix motorbikes and he wants to be a teacher when he grows up.