Model is a sponsored child in Zimbabwe. Life has not been easy for her and her family. When his father died, Eudel’s mother had to raise her children alone. Now Eudel goes to school. Her mother was able to pay her school fees for a diploma of information technology thanks to the actions implemented by Plan International in her community the sponsorship.
LIFT CHILDREN OUT OF POVERTY BY SPONSORING THEM
Like all girls, Eudel loves going to school for an education of diploma of information technology, playing with her friends, and spending time with her grandmother, especially when they cook together. However, Rudel and his family have not always been able to enjoy these simple pleasures. Living in a rural community in Zimbabwe with few resources has been a daily challenge.
Rudel’s father is deceased, it is his mother Shylit who takes care of the whole family alone. Their situation was very difficult. Now, thanks to the sponsorship program set up by the NGO Plan International in the community, Rudel and his family have been able to break the cycle of poverty and begin to dream of a better future. Shalit works in the production of peanut butter, a project that started as part of Plan International’s sponsorship program, and Eudel goes to school.
MODEL IS HAPPY, SHE GOES TO SCHOOL AND WANTS TO SUCCEED IN LIFE
Model is one of 40,000 sponsored children in Zimbabwe. His community now has access to drinking water, economic growth, and above all to school, which is very important for Rudel. “ Sponsorship helps us grow. Income-generating activities have changed our lives. We can now pay school fees for our children. Before it was not possible. Our children can also drink clean water and eat better.
They benefit from a more balanced diet. It has reduced malnutrition in the community,” says Shalit. ” Rudel can learn better and progress in school,” continues his mother. “ If she completes her studies and finds a job, she can in turn guide other children in need and help them change their future. » From now on, Eudel is happy. She has all the cards in hand to fully enjoy her childhood, go to school and succeed in life.
SPONSORED AT 6, I GET INVOLVEMENT WITH PLAN INTERNATIONAL IN GUATEMALA AT 22
Elizabeth was 16 years old when she sponsore by Plan International. As a teenager, she got involved with our organization to defend gender equality. And today, at 22, she works for our NGO in Guatemala, she is a sponsorship assistant, which finances her studies for a diploma in information technology in Australia at university. Testimony.
MY PARENTS HAVE ALWAYS SUPPORTED ME
My mother and father, who had to leave school too early, had always promised each other that their children would be luckier than them. For advice and help in raising her children and understanding their rights, my mother joined Plan International’s Child Protection Network. Also, when I talked about participating in the youth group, she immediately agreed.
In this group, I learned a lot. I developed my ability to speak in public. Before, I embarrasse because I wasn’t sure of myself. Now I know my ideas are right and I need to share them with others.
