It's Back to School Time!

And for Hirah, a scholarship is making all the difference

Hirah grew up with her father and stepmother. Life was very difficult, as her father was unemployed and her stepmother was cruel.

Hirah tried to attend school but was often sent home because her father couldn’t afford to pay her fees. Her home life became increasingly unsafe, so she left and went to stay with her uncle.

I want to thank my sponsors for considering me. I love my new school, Namatumba Junior School. I am happy here and learning a lot of things. I would like to be a teacher in future.

— Hirah

When Global Village Connect awarded Hirah a scholarship, she was able to move into the dorm at school and find safety and stability that she had never known. When she first arrived, teachers noted that she was very timid and withdrawn. After a few months, she is gaining confidence. She smiles and talks more and is enjoying learning.

Join Global Village Connect and give a child a chance at a future. For just $450 a year, or $38 a month, you can give a student a year of primary school, including food, lodging, fees and supplies. Join us and change a life today.

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