Chinaider is a student from Dominican Republic. He needs $500 to stay in school and is currently 5% toward his goal.

Raised $25 from 1 donor Needs $475

About

I first came to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic when I was 10 years old. I had gotten estranged from my family in Haiti and ended up in the streets with a group of other boys. One of them had spent time in the Dominican Republic and convinced others and I to go there with him. After a few months of life on the streets in Puerto Plata, and also some time living as a child slave, I got involved with Project Esperanza. I attended their day program, and then they began letting kids without homes stay at their house. My friends and I were the first. I have been involved ever since, with the residential program, school, soccer team, and everything. However, there were times when I followed friends and went back into the streets, and I actually found my family in Haiti again a few years ago. I lived with my mother and brothers for one year in Port-au-Prince and did my fifth grade school year there. My mother ended up passing away and I returned to Puerto Plata, where they accepted me into the home again. They also sent me to Haiti for the 6th grade national exam, which I passed. Now I am finishing up my 8th grade year, and will need to take the Dominican national exam this summer.

Where your donation goes

Total $500
  • Tuition
    $200
  • Boarding Fees
    $200
  • Food
    $50
  • School Supplies
    $50

Chinaider's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2016 10th Grade
2015 9th Grade

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Chinaider
Wed, August 27, 2014 at 12:44 am GMT
Hi Sarah. How are you? Thank you for the congratulations and encouragement that you gave me. I want to have a good school year and make good grades and be a person that is continuing to advance, and not turn back. I hope that God can help me to do all that I say. I would like for God to give you strength. Thank you and have a good month. I'll write you next month.
Chinaider
Mon, August 25, 2014 at 7:18 pm GMT
Here are some receipts for registration, books, uniform, bookbag, and shoes.
Sarah
Thu, July 31, 2014 at 12:39 pm GMT
Hi Chinaider! I'm doing well, thank you! I am so proud of you for continuing in your education. I pray that God would reveal to you the man he has called you to become. Always seek him first in everything you do and remember sometimes his plans exceed anything we could hope for or dream. When things seem difficult, look for what God may be trying to do in you. I'm praying you have a wonderful school year and that God would continue to use you as an example to others.
Love,

Sarah
Chinaider
Mon, May 5, 2014 at 1:21 am GMT
Hello Sara,

How are you? I am doing well because I will finish this school year well. Thank you very much. I pray that God always gives you strength and courage. I'll wait for your reply.

Your friend, Chinaider

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