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Meet Ezra: An aspiring engineer student determined to defy the limitations imposed by his circumstances
Hi Friends. Meet Ezra, one of the five students I am helping attend college through my fundraiser. My name is Ezra Mulenga Chansa. I am compelled to share my story, driven by an unyielding passion for engineering and a determination to defy the limitations imposed by my circumstances. I am 18 years old and hold…
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Two Friends Unite to Send Five Zambian Students to College: A Peace Corps Passion Project
Greetings from Tanzania! Today, we have a guest author. Her name is Murphy Bleymeyer. She is my friend and the current Peace Corps Response Volunteer in Livingstone, Zambia. She has worked closely with the 5 students I am fundraising for, and wants you to know how deserving they are of your support to sponsor their…
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An Opportunity to Make Dreams Come True for 5 Students
Hi Friends. Do you remember this video? It was a full-circle moment to watch my student mentors lead their debate teams at this Debate Event and observe my primary and junior students speak more boldly and eloquently than the year before. Those same students are forging ahead to advance to the next level of primary…
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Striving to Find Balance: Work-Life Challenges in Tanzania
The beauty of Tanzania from sunrise to sunset is mesmerizing. Ascend forty minutes off-road to a seven-acre village surrounded by lush forest and fertile land with coffee and green beans longing to be harvested. You will find me embracing Tanzania’s beauty and listening to the soothing songs of birds. In every direction, hilltops sketch into…
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The Magical Month of May
Despite the unending overcast of load shedding and water rationing, May was magical. Even though we graduated from living without electricity from eight hours to twelve hours a day, and the water supply wavered more than usual, my days were full of laughter and joy because of my newly formed friendships. I said yes more…
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