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Raised $820 from 2 donors Needs $0

About

William lives in a household of seven people: his mother and father, two elder sisters, aged 21 and 16, a younger brother, aged 8, his 75-year old grandmother and William himself, who is 13. His father has a job which pays the minimum wage. His mother sometimes earns money by preparing and selling food at a local school, and the eldest sister has recently also found occasional work. William is a bright and keen student and enjoys going to school. His favorite subject is science and at the moment his ambition is to continue studying and to become a doctor. When he’s not studying, William likes to play the guitar. He attends the guitar classes that the Condor Trust runs every Saturday, thanks to a donation from the charity Keys of Change.

Where your donation goes

Total $820
  • Food
    $180
  • Uniform, Books, School Supplies
    $460
  • Transportation
    $180

William's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2021 Year 6
2020 Year 5
2019 Year 4
2018 Year 3
2017 Year 2

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This year was a challenge for me because it was my last at secondary school and I had to work hard to graduate. It was difficult becuase I had to learn a lot of things and as we are still studying virtually it was very difficult to understand some subjects. My main achievement was getting the best grade I've ever had and I feel very proud of it! Thank you.
Over the last few months I've learnt a lot of things, especially about how to use technology. My studies are going well, but I've found this way of studying virtually a bit difficult. My family situation is also problematic at times, because my parents don't have steady work. We are fine though, and continue to be healthy. Thank you.
Hello. When I leave school I'd like to study Mining and Oil Engineering. It's a good profession, and I have to study hard, particularly in maths and physics, in order to be able to do it. I'm in my last but one year at school and I like it very much. I've had good friends here from primary school time. I live with my large family in a village a little away from Quito. My school is near my house and I love the countryside and nature nearby.
Hello. I go to a school quite near my house at the moment, but I will have to go to a different - bigger - school next year, so I can study more subjects. I think it will be a big change, with new classmates and a long journey, but I hope I will be alright.
hi William,
how o you do. My name is Joseph from Tanzania at iringa town. I like being the friend of yours and tell me please our likes and dislikes and do you want to become a doctor also tell me the day which you will never forget and why.
please write back to me,
Thank you have the good week end,
Joseph.
Hi William, Good luck with your studies! Hugs, Elizabeth

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