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dogbeda

S H E student since 2021

I'm Dogbeda. I'm 17 years old, and I'm in the first year of high school. We are two children at my parents' home, my sister and me.

I was a very happy girl since I was a child, but when I finished primary school, I lost my father at the age of 12. That's how my family's ordeal began. After my father's death, my mother did everything she could to try to earn an income to support us. She learned how to make indigenous soaps, and she was starting to make bigger and bigger orders. But when a bad batch failed, it took all of her savings with it.

One day, I was telling a friend of mine about our struggles at home, and she told me that I should go talk to the good women at S H E. The very next day, my mom took me to S H E. At first, the enrollment was full, but my mother taught us to never give up. And so, she returned the next day to explain our situation and Francoise helped her find a spot for my sister and I.

Now that I have started the S H E program, my goal is to get my mother and my sister out of poverty. I see myself as a famous doctor in the future because I am inspired by the work of doctors. And I know I can work hard enough to achieve this.

S H E is a special place because it ensures that girls can continue their educations, and it provides us with teachers to strengthen our abilities. I was especially grateful for the mathematics tutor that helped me pass my exams last year.

Adjovi

S H E student since 2019

My name is Adjovi, and I'm in the first year of high school. I'm 17 years old, and I'm one of seven siblings.

I joined S H E after several years of struggling to pay for schooling a friend recommended that I come to the office to explain that my mother was no longer able to afford my school fees.

For me, S H E is special because it helps students grow in many ways. It teaches students manners, life skills, leadership skills, and public speaking skills.

In addition, S H E creates a safe environment for girls to express themselves. Together, we learn how to realize our value as women and become empowered.

S H E is raising the level of education for girls in our schools, and we even see girls return to school when S H E sponsors them.

eveline

S H E student since 2019

My name is Eveline, and I'm 16 years old. I am one of 9 children. We are 7 girls and 2 boys.

Among my parents' children, I am currently the only one who is still in school. All of my other siblings are married.

I joined S H E 3 years ago because my mom was still struggling to make ends meet, and a friend of mine told me about the organization that supports girls through their studies.

I started attending the meetings every week, and when the next school year started, I became a sponsored girl.

S H E is special because without her, I would have had to drop out of school like many other girls and like my sisters. S H E is special because it supports both urban and rural environments, and it promotes the well-being of all girls.