IRENE: S87-SOP
November
2023
Fifteen-year-old Irene celebrated a significant achievement as she was promoted to the fifth grade, a testament to her dedication to education. Residing with her aunt, Irene finds solace and guidance in her familial support system. With a deep-rooted passion for Bible Studies, she immerses herself in the teachings of faith, nurturing her dream of one day becoming a pastor. Beyond the classroom, Irene’s love for her siblings knows no bounds, as she assumes the role of their protector, fiercely guarding their well-being. To support her family, Irene takes on the responsibility of selling candy along the bustling streets, determined to contribute to their livelihood. Despite the challenges she faces, Irene’s unwavering faith and resilience shine brightly, guiding her towards a future filled with purpose and compassion.
October
2022
Irene has been promoted to fourth grade! Her favorite subject is reading and she enjoys going to school each day. Her teachers report she’s been performing very well. She still want to be a pastor when she grows up. Thanks to GPA’s partner network for sowing into Irene’s hopes and dreams through the gift of this scholarship. Sponsored by: Dana Cvengros
September
2021
Thanks to the generous donation from Todd Schliesman, Irene has been re-enrolled into school for the 2021/2022 school year. She received an incomplete for the 2020/2021 school year. Due to COVID-19 outbreak, schools in Liberia had irregular school schedule. This combined with the lack of technology in the schools, some schools made the decision to keep students in their current grade level for the 2021/2022 school year. Irene was kept in her current grade level of 3rd grade for the upcoming school year. She continues to live with her aunt and still wants to be a pastor when she grows up.
September
2020
Thanks to the generous donation from Todd Schliesman, Irene has been re-enrolled into school for the 2020/2021 school year. She is in the 3rd grade and still wants to be a pastor when she grows up. She has been sick and looks unhealthy. In the following weeks, we will be checking in on her health status. She continues to live with her aunt.
October 2019
2019
Thanks to the generous donation from Stacy Peters, Irene has been re-enrolled into school for the 2019-2020 school year.
June 2019
We are pleased to announce that Irene was promoted to 2nd grade for the 2018-2019 school year! During our interview she was extremely grateful for this opportunity. She says “school is my new family”. Stacy Peters, thank you for your sponsorship and giving your student the gift of education.
September
2018
Meet Irene, who has been generously sponsored by Stacy Peters. She is a 10 year old orphan and is in the 1st grade this year. Irene lives in Sopea Town, Liberia with her aunt. Six years ago, both of her parents passed away due to a brief illness – leaving behind Irene and her 3 siblings. Her interests are helping her brothers and sisters and she hopes to be a Pastor when she grows up.
Photos of Irene Throughout The School Years:
