Colombia – January 2023
Thank you again for your generous support that has contributed significantly through 18 scholarships for children in Colombia.
SAMUEL
My name is Samuel, and I’m 15 years old and in eighth grade at the Mano Amiga Bello School. I live with my mother, grandmother, and grandfather.
Unfortunately, my brother, who was the eldest, was murdered by criminal gangs in Bello at the age of 16. It is one of the reasons why I want to improve myself professionally and be a source of pride for him, wherever he is.
My mother works as a quality assistant. She is a very hard-working woman, which is why she is the person I admire the most. My grandparents have always been attentive, and they were the ones who picked me up at school when I was younger. They are excellent support for my mother and me.
I like all the spaces at the school, especially the green areas. I want to finish my high school studies here at Mano Amiga because my brother always wanted me to educate myself in this school since this is a healthy and protective environment for children.
The people here are very kind, especially the teacher Alberto who teaches Chemistry and Biology subjects. He has become my favorite teacher. I like Biology subject, but the one that generates the most difficulty for me is the Arts.
In my spare time, I play soccer, I listen to music, and this year I had the opportunity to do the course “Cooking for All” at school in the second school semester. It was an excellent experience, and we learned to work as a team while learning new recipes.
I want to become an excellent Mechanical Engineer to support my mother financially, so she can stop working.
ANA ISABEL
My name is Ana Isabel, and I am 15 years old and in ninth grade at the Mano Amiga Bello School. I live with my mom and dad in a house near the school; I have an older sister who is not with us.
My mom works as a medical laboratory assistant and is one of the people I love and respect. She gets up to work daily to help with household expenses. My dad works as an electrician but does not have employment and works informally.
I admire the patience and kindness of the Chaplains from Mano Amiga to support us in the situations that each student experiences within their reality. The school is a space full of values, and people work hard to create a better environment daily.
I’m grateful for the education I receive. I hope to prepare myself professionally because, in the future, I want to access more significant economic opportunities and better quality of life to support my family.
ANA SOFIA
My name is Ana Sofia. I am 9 years old and in fourth grade at Mano Amiga. I live with my mom, dad, an older sister, and two puppies. My mom is a secretary, my dad works painting houses or other places that hired him, and my sister is in fifth grade.
The subject I like the most is Spanish because my teacher is a very good person and I love to read, and I also like Physical Education class. In my spare time, I enjoy playing with my friends from the neighborhood.
Growing up, I want to be a veterinarian because I like animals.
What I like the most about the school are the cheerful classmates and the court to practice sports.
ANA PAULINA
Hello, my name is Ana Paulina. I have studied at Mano Amiga since Transition, and I love my school very much. I am 9 years old and in grade third. I live with my mother, a housewife, and my father, a worker at Fabricato. I also have an older sister who had to live with an aunt in Medellin to study.
My favorite subject is Spanish, and I love reading stories and learning new words. What I like the most about the school is the soccer field because there is so much space to practice the sports you want. I am very caring and like to be active and happy.
I enjoy playing the flute in my spare time, and I also like karate and all the sports I can play with my friends from the neighborhood.
I want to be a doctor to help people with illnesses and to help my grandmother when I grow up.
ISABELLA
My name is Isabella. I am 11 years old, and I am in the 5th grade. I live with my mother, my father, and my pets, which are two puppies. My mom works in a warehouse, and my dad works as a delivery boy.
What I like most about school is sharing with my classmates and teachers. My favorite subjects are Arts and Physical Education. In my spare time, I used to draw and play with my two pets, Kyara and Dulce.
I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up.
I am a very cheerful, respectful, and kind person with all people.
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