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Raised $820 from 5 donors Needs $0

About

Yanela is an only child and is sad that she has no father and no brothers or sisters. She is a determined student and has done well at school. In her spare time, she listens to music and loves to swim. When she is older, she would like to become a swimming teacher.

Where your donation goes

Total $820
  • Food
    $180
  • Uniform, School Supplies
    $460
  • Transport
    $180

Yanela's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2025 Year 5
2024 Year 4
2023 Year 4
2022 Year 3
2021 Grade 9
2020 Grade 8

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Yanela
Wed, April 23 at 9:20 am GMT
Hello. This last term has been quite difficult. We had to do a lot of special activities, and then catch up on normal classes at the last moment. On the other hand, I finished the term with good marks. I try hard with each project, so I can reach the level the teachers think I should.
In my school we've been doing extra things such as planting trees in green spaces and participating in a competition about how to stop bullying. We had a university fair, too where I learnt about interesting courses.
We've also been taking part in the tests for INEVAL [a national system of tests to assess learning and teaching standards in Ecuador].
Little by little I'm preparing for the next stage of my life.
Thank you for helping make all this possible.
Yanela
Mon, November 4, 2024 at 12:44 pm GMT
Hello and thank you! In September I started my last year at high school. I'm still considering what to do next. There are lots of interesting courses but I want to choose the right one. Thank you very much for your donations which have allowed me to get this far.
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