By Amy Baty-Herbert | Project Leader
For girls like Jeneba, education is more than a pathway to a career—it is a pathway to hope, independence, and the opportunity to transform an entire family.
Jeneba recently completed the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), an important milestone in her education and one that could open the door to university this fall. She is now waiting anxiously for her results and praying for the opportunity to begin the next chapter of her journey.
Jeneba shared her excitement and her dreams:
“I am anticipating to study medicine at the university hoping to be a medical doctor in future.”
Her dream is not simply to earn a degree. Jeneba wants to become a doctor so she can serve people in her community who may not have the money they need to receive medical care. She also hopes that her future career will allow her to support and care for her family.
She wrote that after university, she wants to help people who cannot afford medical treatment and assist families in need. Her vision for the future is rooted in compassion and a desire to give back to the community that has shaped her.
Girls in Sierra Leone face significant barriers to completing their education and continuing on to higher education. When you help a girl like Jeneba continue her education, you are not simply helping one student attend school. You are investing in a future teacher, scientist, entrepreneur, community leader—or, in Jeneba's case, a future doctor.
Thank you for believing in girls like Jeneba and for helping make higher education possible for students who are determined to build brighter futures for themselves, their families, and their communities.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Amy and the Develop Africa Team
GlobalGiving@developafrica.org
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