By Olga Yakubenko | Project Leader
The school year has ended and now we can definitely say that it is hard but the result has exceeded all our expectations!
The first teacher in Luisa’s life, the first marks, the first exercises, the first difficulties and early successes – it is so great that thanks to your support Luisa was able to get her first and important experience in her life in such a great school.
A year ago, we saw fear in the girl’s eyes, uncertainty and gloomy pictures, and today Luisa is a graduate of the first class and can be proud of her, because she has been selected as the queen at the prom. Luisa has learned to read and write (not only in Russian, but also a little bit in English!), to count, to act on school holidays, to make friends with classmates.
"I am very grateful to all who has helped us so much - says her grandmother. - I was so afraid of this year, she was so weak, vulnerable, so restless, she was so easy to be offended. And she also didn’t know how to get along with others. And now I'm happy. You gave my granddaughter a chance, and she has benefited from it. It is still a lot to do, but now we believe in ourselves and we will work on. Thank you!" So this is definitely a success!
Dima has achieved his successes too. Despite the fact that he has finished 3rd class, the role of a pupil is still difficult for him and the majority of lessons was organized individually for Dima this year. And we are very grateful to the school for this opportunity.
Dima tried very hard throughout the year! Dima wants to have friends, trying to smooth his temper, learns to control himself. He prefers subjects such as English, music, drawing and art work. Dima’s family also notes his successes and efforts and is very grateful for the help.
In 4th grade Dima will continue studying in the same school, where teachers are able to find an individual approach to each child. Dima matures, his study becomes more conscientious, and our joint support will make a significant contribution to his future. Luisa will also continue studying in a private paid school in the second grade because of her health. Let's help her to continue, and she will pay back for our contribution with a vengeance!
We ask you to support Luisa and Dima today! We would be grateful if you donate on a Bonus Day:
* From 9:00 am EDT on July 16th till 11:59 pm EDT on July 16th, 2014 (or from 16-th of July, 17:00 till 17-th of July, 07:59 in Moscow time zone).
* All the donations on Bonus Day will be matched by Global Giving at 40% up to $1,000 per donor per project (until $130,000 matching fund for all the projects is exhausted).
* Only online donations (credit card or PayPal) made by unique donors per project will be matched. We encourage you to make donations in early, because matching funds will likely run out before the end of the day.
Sincerely thank you for your support!
Best regards,
Olga Yakubenko
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