It is a joy to watch our sponsored children grow and mature. Fifteen-year-old Aster began attending FOVC’s Dale Center of H.O.P.E. in 2011. She credits FOVC’s sponsorship program with helping her to stay in school and get an education. Aster lives with an aunt and uncle, and before she was sponsored she often missed school due to a lack of basic school supplies such as pens and notebooks. Her aunt and uncle simply could not afford to purchase them for her. Aster says that since she was sponsored five years ago she has been able to attend school on a regular basis because FOVC purchases her supplies for her.
Hygiene care is a big issue, especially for teenage girls. FOVC not only supplies the sponsored children with soap and hair oil, but the children come twice a week to bathe at the compound. Aster mentions that she is especially thankful for the feminine hygiene supplies she receives through the program. It’s common for girls in rural areas of Ethiopia to miss school when they have their periods due to a lack of supplies. Aster is glad she has the supplies she needs to attend school. The girls were especially happy with the Days For Girls washable sanitary pad kits our team brought over in March.
Aster also wanted to mention how grateful she is for the medical care she received through FOVC. Last year she became very sick and was unable to walk. Her aunt and uncle were unable to afford medical attention for her, so FOVC stepped in and brought her to the doctor. She’s now completely recovered and glad to be back in school!
Aster works hard in school and plans to become a doctor.
Aside from the school supplies and hygiene supplies that Aster mentions, sponsored children also receive six hot meals per week year round, homework help, and summer tutoring.
Your $38 per month sponsorship payment is life changing for our kids! We have 79 more children waiting to be sponsored. $38 a month is a great investment in a child’s future.
Visit http://www.pwesponsorship.org today to sponsor a child with big dreams like Aster.
