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Raised $630 from 3 donors Needs $0

About

Helena was born in Sofala province. She is a very quiet girl, humble and friendly. In her free time after school, she is doing her homework and likes to play with her friends. She is orphaned of parents since she was little and then moved in with her grandmother, who took care of her until she was of school age, then ASEM helped her to attend school. In 2013, when she was 12 years old, her Granny died and she stayed living in the house together with her 18 years old cousin. For sustenance, her uncle, when able to, helps the 2 girls. The uncle has a wife with six children, and no permanent job. When the 2 girls have nothing to eat, the neighbors sometimes help them.

Where your donation goes

Total $630
  • Tuition And Supplies
    $265
  • Food
    $365

Helena's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2020 Grade 12
2019 Grade 11
2018 Grade 10
2017 Grade 9
2016 Grade 8

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Barbara
Fri, February 12, 2021 at 7:46 am GMT
Dear Helena,

Thank you so much for your letter from January. I’m so very sorry you had to go through another cyclone and I hope you are well and can graduate from school. Times, as you say, are very hard. We are feeling it here also. I have lived inside my home for almost a year now and many friends have died. My husband and I are ok, but life has gotten very limited. I got some pictures of the repairs done to your house sent to me by Barbara Hoffman and I am sending one to you in case you did not see it. I hope this is a picture of you.

Take care and all best wishes for your future,

Barbara
ASEM
Wed, January 13, 2021 at 11:15 am GMT
Hi Samwel,
I hope that you managed to get your grads up. I work on that as well. Though it is not always easy between cyclones and pandemic. But that is our reality and we have to stay strong. Please take care and stay healthy! Helena
ASEM
Wed, January 13, 2021 at 11:13 am GMT
Dear Rehema, Thank you for your message. I would like to graduate and make a professional training to be able to help my family and other children in need. The difficulties between cyclones and pandemic do not help, but I am strong to succeed anyway. I wish you strength as well to study well and follow your dreams. Take care and stay healthy!
ASEM
Wed, January 13, 2021 at 11:08 am GMT
Dear Barbara, Thank you very much for your messages and pictures. I hope to send you one as well from my graduation. We are well thanks to your help. Times have not been easy but I try hard to overcome all the obstacles. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with me and for the support you give me and my family. Please take care and stay healthy! Helena
Barbara
Tue, March 19, 2019 at 6:41 pm GMT
I have been reading the news about the terrible storm in Mozambique on Thursday, March 14th, and am very concerned for your safety. It sounds like your area was badly affected. You are in my prayers.
Barbara
Wed, October 3, 2018 at 3:39 pm GMT
2019 tuition has been paid. I wish you all the best with next year’s schooling.
Barbara
Fri, April 20, 2018 at 7:06 pm GMT
This year it will be fifty years since I graduated from secondary school. My school is holding a reunion but I think I live too far away to go. But I remember so much about my school years, and I think school made a huge difference in my life. Here is a picture from my graduation. I am the one wearing glasses.
Barbara
Thu, April 27, 2017 at 5:25 pm GMT
I have made the final payment on your 2018 school fees. I hope you are well and thriving in school. I have included a picture of my orchestra group. I am the older lady with the short gray hair who is playing my Viola in the middle. We are getting ready to play a pops concert and we are all wearing earplugs because the electronics are so loud. This is how I earn the money to make the payments on your schooling. I would love to hear from you.

With great affection,

Barb.
Rehema
Fri, March 24, 2017 at 1:47 pm GMT
Hi helen,
My name is rehema i am a student from ummu salama and the aim of this post is to kindly ask for friendship and to know you better so can you please tell me your life in short and your aim in future and what this do you like most.
i wish you all the best and greet all and remember that friendship is the most wonderful thing to reach to the success.
New friend,
rehema
Samwel
Fri, February 17, 2017 at 11:02 am GMT
hello, friend
My name is samwel Maganga I am a student from Tanzania .My favorites subjects are physics ,chemistry, biology and mathematics my plan for now is to get better grads than last time .How about you ?.
Barbara
Sun, May 1, 2016 at 2:11 am GMT
Thank you for your lovely letter. I was so happy to hear from you! I sent a poem in Portuguese to Deolinda, who I think is a student at your school. I hope you don't mind if I send you the same poem. I feel like a grandmother offering a cup of water and that you and she are like young travellers. It is a struggle and a long way to go still, but I am happy to reach out and ask who you are.
Viajantes

Traziam poentes e estradas
A sede do horizonte os chamava.

- A quem pertences tu?
Quem são os da tua casa?

Assim estendia nossa avó
A caneca de água ao viajante.

Here is some information about the person who wrote this poem. Conceição Lima (also known as Maria da Conceição de Deus Lima) was born in the town of Santana in São Tomé. She started writing poems as a teenager and, in 1979, at the age of nineteen, traveled to Angola where she participated in the Sixth Conference of Afro-Asian Writers. São Tomé gained independence in 1975; Lima has become a key voice among post-colonial African lusophone writers.
Helena
Fri, April 15, 2016 at 9:09 am GMT
Dear Barbara,
Hope you had a blessed Easter. Yes, we are entering winter, but it is never freezing cold. Thank you for the effort you have done to help me. I promise I will study hard to finish school and become smart to life's challenges. I wish you to continue with your gentle heart. God bless you too.
I have access to internet once a month with the help of translation,

Thank you, and a strong hug.
Helena
Barbara
Mon, March 28, 2016 at 6:52 pm GMT
Happy Easter. I hope you are enjoying school. We are moving into spring and I assume you are approaching autumn and winter.
Barbara
Thu, November 19, 2015 at 6:56 pm GMT
You are now funded for 2016. Please enjoy and take advantage of another year in school. I am an old lady who is a retired music teacher. When I play concerts I make extra money which I can send to help people like you finish school. I wish you well and would love to hear from you if you are able to find a computer and internet.

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