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Raised $450 from 3 donors Needs $0

About

Diene came to us with his brother Ti-Bo from a very poor family who lived in the countryside. His father, a poor itinerant farmer, had recently lost his wife and was left to care for nine children. The meager living he made growing corn on borrowed land could not support his large family so he brought his ill and malnourished sons to our home out of desperation. Since coming to Maison de Lumiere, Diene and his brother are thriving and are very healthy. Diene has a good sense of humor and energetic personality, which makes him very popular at the boys' home. He enjoys dancing and skateboarding with the other boys and is also very involved in the baking program at our transition program, making treats to sell at a local school. Please pray for Diene as he grows into a man of God.

Where your donation goes

Total $450
  • Tuition
    $225
  • School Supplies
    $115
  • Uniforms
    $60
  • Food
    $50

Diene's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2015 8th Grade
2014 7th Grade
2013 6th Grade

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Felix
Thu, June 26, 2014 at 8:19 am GMT
Hello Diene
I hope every things is going on well.
Nowadays in my country we are being learn more things from the USA team that visit us at Iringa.
How is going in your Country?
your friend
FELIX
Heidi
Wed, June 18, 2014 at 5:52 pm GMT
Dear Diene,
I visited your school about 4 years ago. I loved the worship services. I enjoy baking as well. What do you like to bake? Heidi
Felix
Sat, June 7, 2014 at 2:31 pm GMT
Hello Diene
I hope every is going on well.I was seeing in your profile that yuo want to be player.Why do you choose this job?
And what are your favorite fruits and which kind of food do you like to eat?
Your Friend
Felix
Andrea
Sun, May 18, 2014 at 2:01 am GMT
Hi Diene,
How are you doing? I am glad to help fund you at school. Do you remember when I came to visit with my son, Drew? We are praying that we can come visit again soon. Did you guys celebrate Flag Day this year? Both my kids had great soccer games today, it's cool that you love soccer too! You and everyone at MDL are always in my prayers.
God Bless you,
Andrea Himmelberger
Diene
Sat, May 17, 2014 at 3:47 pm GMT
and some time i like to do geography, but at school i like to play soccer,some times we play with a friend at the school for fun and some with different school some times we wins some time we lose,whats you're favorite? my favorite is soccer.
Diene
Sat, May 17, 2014 at 3:30 pm GMT
Hi Jaclyn. How are doing?I hope you are doing great,my classes is going okay and school is going okay,my favorite subjects at school is history biology
Jaclyn
Mon, October 28, 2013 at 8:53 pm GMT
Hi Diene,

My name is Jaclyn, and I am a student at Brown University who works for the School Fund. How are your classes going so far? I hope you are enjoying school. What are your favorite subjects? I study politics and sociology at Brown.

Feel free to write me back on your journal!

-Jaclyn
Diene
Fri, October 11, 2013 at 3:13 pm GMT
Hi hannah!how are you doing? how is life?thank you for whriting me, hope you have a great time may God bless you Diene renard

Hi jodi,how are you doing with teaching at school?yes i remember you jodi you where teaching franche,I like playing soccer,basket ball,and i like swiming to i like going to the beach,when there is no school i like to play soccer and waching tv with the kids at home,i love you and i miss you alot God bless you
Hannah
Mon, August 19, 2013 at 12:11 am GMT
Hi Diene! I hope this money gets you closer to your goal of being fully funded for school, and I hope you have a great school year!
God bless!
-Hannah Robinson
Diene
Sat, April 13, 2013 at 6:16 pm GMT
Hi Jeffrey! How are you? I am doing great. I just got my report card and was the first in class. well always firs ahahaha. My week was wonderful. here here is a picture of me and my friends:
Jeffrey
Tue, April 2, 2013 at 3:35 am GMT
Hey Diene! How is everything? We love hearing about you and your life!
Diene
Tue, March 5, 2013 at 5:56 pm GMT
Hi matt, How are you? I hope you have a good time, I miss you so much my friend
How is your family doing, I like when you are in Haiti with us, I will pray for you
I hope God is doing great thing in your life my friend, thank you for this letter.
Matt
Mon, February 4, 2013 at 4:00 pm GMT
Hi Renard. I'm at Maison de Lumiere today. I hope to meet you and show you how to use your online journal!

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