Climbing out of Poverty

Carol (left) with her grandmother

 She's growing up!  Carol is starting 10th grade this year and what a journey it has been.  Orphaned at a young age, she thought she was destined to stay at home because her grandmother could not afford school fees for her and her 3 siblings.  She was thrilled and immediately enrolled when she discovered Young Peace Maker School charged no fees for orphans.

When Carol graduated from grade 7 as one of the top achievers, she thought her school days were over since the cost of high school was beyond her grandmother's means.  It was a jubilant day when she was told she was the recipient of a Girls' Achievement Program (GAP) scholarship.  She continues to be a stellar student in high school just as she was in primary school.

Education has provided a bright future for Carol.  Unlike the many girls in Zambia who do not attend school and marry young, Carol has an excellent chance of climbing out of poverty thanks to HealthEd Connect donors.