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Raised $350 from 4 donors Needs $0

About

Omar struck us in his application with stories of struggle and perseverance. His motivation to continue studying, despite an incredibly long walk to school without breakfast, shines like a beacon of promise for the future. Omar has been able to maintain a high grade point average and perform as a star student despite his difficulties; a teacher noted that financial constraints and distance to school are the only things that stand in his way. Omar plans to eventually become a doctor and return to help his community, by giving lectures and bringing the best medical attention to those he loves. In the meantime, Omar loves to study natural sciences, which he says will help him to understand how humans and nature work and become a good doctor. Omar also dreams of supporting his family, and shared with us a wise bit of advice that we all could use to help us achieve our goals: "Without struggle there is no victory."

Where your donation goes

Total $350
  • Tuition
    $12
  • School Supplies
    $86
  • Uniform
    $102
  • Food
    $50
  • Transport
    $50
  • Boarding Fees
    $50

Omar's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2015 12th Grade
2014 11th Grade

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Hola, Omar. Comos estas? ¿Cuáles son sus materias favoritas en la escuela? ¿Qué deportes te gusta jugar?

Un gran abrazo,
Prof. Langdon Winner y Senora Gail Stuart
I am excited because I received help from the United States and I want to continue forward with the help that they gave me and with this I am very happy to go to school.
During my vacation, I did work with my father such as looking for firewood, cleaning the house, and I also went to work with him. I also helped my mom wash the plates, sweep the house, and had fun with my siblings during my vacation.
Also in my life, I’ve always been afraid of walking because the trails go through the uninhabited mountains.
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