In February I sat in amazement listening to the stories about our 71 scholars from parents, teachers, and administrators in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.  When I first met our newly selected scholars four years ago they were malnourished, because they, like their parents, scavenged in the garbage dump to find food and recyclable materials to sell.  All of them survived by earning less than $2 a day.  In addition to living next to the garbage dump, some of their parents suffer from HIV/AIDS or Hansen's Disease (leprosy).  Despite these obstacles, International Samaritan's support for our scholars is transforming and changing their lives as they pursue their dream to complete their education and have a job.  Our students who were once hungry and struggling with their grades are now excelling in their studies and some are even the best of their class.  I heard from our graduates who are now working as bus drivers, nurses, teachers, and accountants!  Both of our graduates and current scholars are very grateful for this opportunity.

Listening to these stories made me appreciate what International Samaritan is doing not only in Ethiopia, but also in Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.  International Samaritan's scholars receive food assistance, tuition, uniforms and clothing, books, school supplies, leadership training, and tutoring.

Will you join me?  

1.  Please think and pray for our scholars and over 4,000 children who dream to have a scholarship in Ethiopia, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

2.  Fast with me by eating on less than $2 in one day on Friday, March 8th or any single day until April 8th, 2019.  For more information about International Samaritan's campaign to raise awareness about hunger and poverty, please visit our Fast2Change webpage https://www.intsam.org/fast2change/.

3.  Please consider donating to grow our scholarship program to include one new scholar by raising $2,500 by April 8th.  Any donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated.  100% of your donation will go directly to our scholars, and I will personally ensure that it goes to a deserving child who dreams to have an education.

Join us for Fast2Change!