by | Jun 10, 2019 | Blog, Scholarships Blog, Uncategorized
Day of the African Child – Loibon’s Story In the 2019 celebration of International Day of the African Child, we focus on providing opportunities to support the education of African children. This day celebrates the efforts made to improve systems and...
by | Dec 19, 2017 | Blog, LEI Program Blog, Scholarships Blog, Uncategorized
“Circumstances do not make a man; they only reveal him to himself” — James Allen Luciana on her graduation day Orphaned at a young age, Luciana did not let her circumstance deter her from pursuing her goals. It was at the high school level in 2009 that she came in...
by Ann Claire Gaydos | Oct 2, 2017 | Blog, Girl Program, Uncategorized
“In 2011, we took a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Kenya that included a cultural tour in a rural part of the country…” So begins Stacey Miller’s journey into the world of scholarships, which — like many other people’s experience, is triggered by an eye opening experience...
by Ann Claire Gaydos | Aug 29, 2017 | Blog, LEI Program Blog, Scholarships Blog, Uncategorized
“We, the youth today, are powerful and capable. We should dream and aim higher and never let our current situation determine our destiny. Whatever the situation, keep focus. Our family, community, and world in general are waiting for us to make positive...
by | Aug 15, 2017 | Blog, LEI Program, Uncategorized
Jackline Nekesa was orphaned when she was just a year old. Despite having an aunt take her on, their limited means put Jackline at a disadvantage when it came to school. Though smart and eager to learn, fighting for the right to stay in class was a struggle. Once, a...