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Ma Guijun (马贵军)
$20 of $240 donated
Sichuan, China
I was born eighteen years ago in Shuhe Village. My village is located at a very high altitude. As a result, few types of crops grow and transportation is difficult. There is only one narrow path for livestock to walk on when going up and down the mountains. Thanks to the government's aid, in 2004, I completed elementary school at a school that was 20 km away. In 2008, I hope to graduate from Shuhe Middle School. But I am very afraid of what will happen once I graduate. Without external financial aid (hopefully from the US), I will not be able to pay the school fees associated with high school enrollment and studies. If given the opportunity, I will work extremely hard and use my grades to pay back my supporters. I will remain indebted to the donors that sponsor me. I would like to thank my parents, teachers, and the various organizations that have helped me get to where I am today. (Translated from Guijin’s autobiographical sketch)
Shangui Yan (严善贵)
$150 of $150 donated
Sichuan, China
My family has a couple acres of field and farmland. Due to the recent dry spell, the output of these fields is not much. My younger sister and I are the only two children in my family, and our parents love us so much. My father is a farmer, as well as my disabled mother. The day I started school, my mother broke down into tears because she realized that she could never afford to pay tuition for her children to fully complete their education. For the majority of my sister's and my life, all our clothes were given to us by kind friends. When I was in fourth grade, I got a disease that forced my family to use the little money that we had saved to pay for my medical expenses. My father even sold his own blood to get money for me. Luckily, I was treated and cured. I used to be number one in my class, but after I went to middle school, my performance dropped noticeably. I lost confidence and courage, becoming unsure about my future life and studies. I didn’t know if my family could ...
Zhiqing Lv (吕志清)
$220 of $220 donated
Sichuan, China
I was born into a loving family, and although my parents had to labor strenuously, I still had the opportunity of beginning elementary school at age 5. However, my good fortune did not last long. In 2000, my mother passed away as a result of poor health and over-exhaustion from laboring in the fields. In order to give my mother a proper burial, my family spent nearly all of our savings. We even had to sell our land to cover the cost. After the funeral was over, we were only left with a shabby house. My grandmother broke her leg earlier this year, and thus became entirely dependent on my family. As a result, my father’s burdens have become even heavier. I am extremely grateful for today’s opportunity of receiving education grants through the Peach Foundation. I hope that I will be able to receive donations so that my father will be less tired everyday. (Translated from Zhiqing’s autobiographical sketch)
Eliza Erlith Jacobo Neyra
$150 of $150 donated
La Libertad, Peru
Elia lives with her mother and father and 5 brothers and sisters in their two bedroom home in El Porvenir. Elia has a severe hearing impairment and is not able to communicate verbally. SKIP has been able to fund her education in a special needs school for the past 4 years and through this she has been able to learn sign language. Elia´s family is extremely close-knit and supportive and they have also learned sign language in order to be able to communicate with her. Elia is a gentle, loving child and extremely affectionate. She is enthusiastic and positive about her studies and enjoys going to school.
Lisbeth Utrilla Reyes
$150 of $150 donated
La Libertad, Peru
Lisbeth is the oldest of three children and lives with her mother and step father who are also expecting another child in November. The family has been through some very difficult times in the past as Lisbeth´s stepfather battled with alcoholism, which resulted in a lot of fighting at home. Through attending workshops with Social Workers in SKIP, Lisbeth´s mother was able to learn about the importance of communication in a relationship and used this insight to talk to her partner. This appears to have significant impact on the family environment and the situation has dramatically improved. Lisbeth was referred to school for special needs as she has learning difficulties and was not communicating verbally and her ability to understand the concepts taught at school was minimal. Lisbeth was also being bullied by her peers and was increasingly reluctant to attend. Since starting at the Santo Torribo, there has been a noticeable change in Lisbeth´s mood; she is a happier, more confide...
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