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Grace writes: "I live with my grandmother. She sells juice around Iringa town. Both of my parents died when I was young. So my parents are just like history because when I tried to ask about what happened to my parents my grandma doesn't want to share the story with me. She promised when I grow up she will tell me. My grandma earns a little money from a business so she can't support me in my education." In 2012, Grace achived a rank of #3 in her class of 228.

Where your donation goes

Total $211
  • Tuition
    $11
  • School Supplies
    $36
  • Uniform
    $30
  • Food
    $100
  • Exams
    $34

Grace's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2015 Form 4
2014 Form 3
2013 Form 2

Journal

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Jonathan
Fri, October 27, 2017 at 3:43 am GMT
Dear Students,

I love to collect wisdom from different sources that are meaningful to me.
Below are a few of my favorites that I would like to share with you:

1) When you master your emotions, you master your life
Anger. This is one emotion that is sure to pop up sometime during the day. How you deal with your anger says a lot about who you are as a person. How well do you manage your emotions? Do you have a harsh reaction if someone says something insulting to you? Anger can be a destructive emotion if not managed properly.

2) Respect other people’s opinions even when they differ from your own.

Conflict. It’s rare that two people agree on most topics. Conflict is everywhere. It happens at work, home, with family and friends. Disagreeing isn’t the problem (although most people think it is). The problem is not giving value to the opinions of others.

3) Experience The Joy Of Learning
Each time you learn something new you gain more knowledge and with more knowledge come more confidence. Learning helps us become more adaptable and flexible to new situations. Learning encourages us to be more creative and innovative in our thinking and we are therefore more comfortable with the unknown.
Reading books is a great way for us to learn. To fully embrace the joy of learning, never stop reading and searching for more knowledge.

4) Touch someone’s soul with your kindness
Random Acts of Kindness. It’s the little things in life that matter most. Hold a door, smile at people. Kindness does not cost much and it touches the soul of another person.

5) Speech is a powerful tool.
Your words. Watch your words carefully. They can be daggers or building blocks. You can crush the spirit of someone or make them feel like they can conquer the world. Taste your words before you spit them out. Words are your thoughts coming to life. It’s your choice.

What are your favorite quotes and wisdom to live by? I’d love to hear your thought on that.
Cheers,
Jonathan Gilbert
Grace
Sat, January 24, 2015 at 1:04 pm GMT
Hello karen P
How are you? I hope your fine and you are continue well in you are activities thanks for helping the school fund and God bless you in you are activities. For me am continue well with my studies now am form four i want to study hard in order to reach my goal because i want to be an accountant.I wish you successiful in new year.
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