Meet Bridget: How Your Gift of a Goat and a Scholarship Saved a Future Doctor's Education
Because of your support, 13-year-old Bridget received a scholarship and a goat to stay in school and chase her dream of becoming a doctor.
Hi, I’m Bridget!
At 13 years old, my parents passed away and left me and my brother as orphans. We were very poor, and my brother had to drop out of school to provide for us. He began working and would bring back food for us, which I would then cook. I would only attend school occasionally because I wasn’t able to purchase the school supplies necessary to continue my schooling.
A turning point with Global Village Connect
Through Global Village Connect, I received a school scholarship and a goat, and I am now able to attend school and help provide for myself and my brother.
The goat helps me pay for food, the scholarship covers my supplies, and the farm Global Village Connect started at Buyanga Primary School allows me to have a hot, nutritious lunch every single day.
Excelling in class and dreaming big
I’m very happy to be at school, and I’ve noticed a big change in my life since receiving support from Global Village Connect. I sleep better and eat better, and I have more energy to concentrate on my schoolwork.
I am really happy with my life at school, and very grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given. My favorite subjects are English and Science, and I’m excelling in both.
I want to become a doctor one day. I hope to use my skills to help the children in my community and make a difference in their lives.
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“I’ve noticed a big change in my life since receiving support from Global Village Connect. I sleep better and eat better, and I have more energy to concentrate on my schoolwork.”
— Bridget
