By Rai Farrelly | Executive Director, Girls Education International
Greetings Girls Education Supporters,
We'd like to share another interview with one of our Amahoro Secondary School students, Mayane. Mayane is a dedicated student. She even spends her breaks studying and reviewing subjects with her friends.
The motivation to learn lives deep within the hearts of children. The persistance of this motivation in the face of despair is remarkable! Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee of Liberia speaks about the power of education to change the lives of girls in this TED Talk entitled Unlock the intelligence, passion, greatness of girls.
As Gbowee says in this talk, when you educate young girls, "you unlock intelligence, you unlock passion, you unlock commitement, you unlock focus, you unlock great leaders." We know that's true. That's why we keep doing what we do. And you know it's true. That's why you're one of our supporters! Thank you for all you've done to help fulfill the wishes of our girls - their wishes for education, their wishes for a better life, their wishes to be empowered.
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Here's what Mayane had to say when we spent some time with her earlier this year:
What is your daily routine like?
On Monday, at 6:30 in the morning, I am prepare to go school. At 7:00 in morning, I am starting to go school, and when I arrive at school, I clean the area together with other students. The teacher stating to teach. We have a break at 10:40am, but I and two other friends remain in the class to review the subject. At 2:30 in the afternoon, we go back home.
The break is starting 10:40 up to 11:00, but for me every break I am still study. If there is something I don’t understand, I ask my friend. If it is very difficult, I ask the teacher.
Do you like school?
Yes, I like school. I believe in education - it removes ignorance. When I study well, I will get a job and money. I can help my parents and others.
Do you think studying as a girl is different from studying as a boy? Why?
Studying as a girl and as a boy is not different because both study well. The problem for a girl - when the teacher is teaching, she understands well, but in a short time - they forgot. But there are some girls doing well.
What advice would you give to a girl who wants to quit school?
I tell them to study hard because this is a light of life.
What would you like to do after secondary school?
For me, after finish secondary school I want to go to the Donors.
*Note: I think she'd like to visit you! :)
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"Let's journey together."
Asante sana!
Rai Farrelly
Executive Director, Girls Ed
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