By Olimpia Theodoli | Project Manager
Dear Donor,
Your investment in our education project is transforming lives and unlocking potential despite overwhelming odds. We want to share the powerful story of Fatima (born 2008), a young woman who has endured war, displacement, poverty, and the additional challenge of having illiterate parents. Despite this harsh reality, Fatima shows remarkable resilience and dedication.
Thanks to your support providing essential educational assistance and dedicated tutoring, her life is changing.The effect has been immediate and profound: Fatima is now achieving top marks in her class, her self-esteem has soared, and she is giving back by helping neighbourhood children with their lessons.
Fatima is one of the 198 students (aged 12 to 24) we are currently supporting, focusing specifically on school retention—a vital investment, particularly in girls' education, which boosts future earnings and community growth. With the new school year underway in September, we launched a successful model engaging local university students as paid tutors. This "win-win" approach ensures our younger students receive high-quality academic help while providing essential income to our university student volunteers.
While the region continues to suffer from years of instability, financial strain, and punishing sanctions, our local team remains resilient and organised, ensuring every dollar addresses the most pressing needs—from securing a home to funding a child’s education.
The consistency of this work relies entirely on the steady commitment of our donors. Our group of monthly donors made the critical difference this reporting period, providing the reliable funds that are essential for long-term planning and sustaining educational programmes. Your generosity directly replicates Fatima's success: it costs just €10 to cover a student's monthly transport to school and €46 for one month of quality tutoring. For about €60 a month, you can sponsor a child's complete educational support.
As we approach Giving Tuesday, we urge you to consider becoming a dedicated monthly donor today and help us unlock the potential for more courageous and resilient children like Fatima.
With gratitude,
Olimpia Theodoli
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