Deolinda is fully funded for 2020, and she is an alum of The School Fund's scholarship program.

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Raised $630 from 4 donors Needs $0

About

Deolinda was born in Inhambane province. She is a quiet and friendly girl. In her free time, she likes to talk to her sister while selling cookies to earn some money. Her father died in 2004, victim of an illness. In life, he used to be a fisherman, working at the Save River. The mother left home when she was very young. No one knows where she went; if she is still alive, as she never has appeared again. She grew up with her stepmother and never went to school. When her older sister got married, she went to fetch her to live together. That is the reason why Deolinda started studying very late. As her sister is herself living in difficult situation, Deolinda needs help to be able to proceed with her secondary education. "

Where your donation goes

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

Deolinda's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2021 Grade 12
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 7:33 am GMT
I was so happy to read your letter from January, 2021. But now there has been another terrible storm and I hope you are ok. Let me know if you can how you are doing. Did you pass your exam and graduate? You wrote that you would know by March. Barbara Hoffman sent me some pictures and I wonder if you got copies. I have included one I like very much.

Your auntie, and honored to be called this,

Barbara
Deolinda
Fri, April 15, 2016 at 8:37 am GMT
Dear Barbara,
Thank you for congratulations. Yes, I am still in school and I am very happy to have the opportunity to study. I will study hard and to organize my future.
I hope you had a happy Easter too. We have music and cultural activities at school and I like a lot to assiste. I do not yet play any instrument, maybe one day. It is beautiful that you help children, I very much appreciate, it is important.
We have access to internet once a month with our educator that helps us translating.

A strong hug!
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