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The students are showing up and rainy season is almost over. Just like when school starts in America, the students in Liberia are excited to start their new school year too; time to meet a new teacher and make new friends. Unlike American students, however, only those students who can pay for school get the opportunity to go to school. There is no such thing as free public school. That is why in 2009 EMAUSA started school scholarships, and have always made them a priority. During the EBOLA crisis many children lost both parents, so EMA made the decision to increase their support for the scholarship program. In Liberia more than 20% of children do not have access to a school; the literacy rate is less than 50%. Only 28% of women are able to read. You can see why the EMAUSA scholarship program is so important. Getting a job or starting a business without a basic education is almost impossible. Here you see photos of Mardia Ricks. Mardia's grandparents helped start ELWA radio back in the 1950’s. Her grandfather David Ricks, worked for ELWA radio services, and her grandmother Mary cared for and watched over many MK’s while their moms were at work at the radio station. Mardia, along with Jestina Wesseh, who was featured in a previous newsletter, graduated from nursing school and completed the exams to receive their nursing license, thanks to the EMA scholarship program.  JESTINA GRADUATES!Jestina Wesseh, whom EMAUSA has supported in recent years, graduated from the College of Health Sciences at Monrovia Bible College in 2022. Jestina is now working at a health clinic in Monrovia. Without you, our faithful givers, this would not have been possible. You may read this statement in every newsletter, but it is absolutely true, and said, each time, with a heart of gratitude.
If you want to know more about the challenges Liberians face in the area of education here is websight for you to check out: https://idea.usaid.gov/cd/liberia/education |
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