VOICES FROM THE VILLAGE - 2007
Marko Banda- written May 20, 2007
I am 16 years old. I am the 6th born.
Unfortunately 5 of my brothers and sisters died of
starvation. My mother and father died also. I am staying
with m fathers youngest brother who is sick. I support
everyone in the family by selling firewood. The moment I got
selected to go to school I said "Oh God, who will pay my
school fees?" I stayed home for 4 weeks until someone from
Direct Connections to Africa told me I had a connection in
America that would help me. I thanked the Lord in heaven for
opening the gates of education. I am happy today to see
myself in school. My future will be so much brighter.
Jenifer Kolokombe- written May 23, 2007
My parents are farmers and can not afford to
pay for my school fees. We are eight in the family and I am
the last born, the only who has managed to continue with my
education. I would have not been able to continue on without
Direct Connections to Africa. I express my heartfelt thanks
for making this program available.
John Sailesi- June 1, 2007
I am a boy of 16 years. I passed my primary
school and was selected to attend secondary school. My
parents are very poor and my father is sick. We have six
children in our family. I stayed home 8 weeks because we
could not afford for me to go to school and I would like to
give you my warm gratitude for making my education possible
through Direct Connections to Africa.
David Ismeal- June 5, 2007
I was selected to go to secondary school. My
father died leaving my mother with 5 children. I am the
first born. We cannot pay school fees because we are poor.
The moment I learned I was selected for the Direct
Connections to Africa scholarship I said to myself "Oh Lord
, what did I do to have this chance to continue with my
education. It was like I was dreaming when they told me that
there was a scholarship going on and I was chosen to be one
of the students. I shall be able to help myself and my
brothers and sisters the moment I finish school.
A teachers letter June 29, 2007
Josophine Chisale Grade 2
The enclosed money that you had sent me
helped me buy plates and spoons for the pupils. Since our
school is under a world food program, pupils are given
porridge every morning. For most, this is their only meal
for the day. I only have 30 plates for 136 pupils and these
plates are shared with 4 pupils. With your assistance the
problem is half way solved. Now they are sharing 1 plate for
2 students. Most of my students are orphans. We have
overcrowded classes with little materials.
Have a wonderful day
