Despite the economic and emotional hardships, Jean-David was a committed and talented student, particularly in math and science…

By the time Berlie reached secondary school, she had channeled her energies into her studies and many extracurricular activities…

The family’s situation was unstable while he was growing up – there wasn’t always enough money to go to school or even to eat…

Neither her mother or father ever finished school but in spite of their lack of education, they always encouraged Fabiola in her studies…

When Arschad’s father injured his arm in an accident, leaving him unable to work, day to day existence became a challenge…

Yvelise always did very well in school, but continuing her education beyond secondary school seemed out of the question financially…

Trapped in a dangerous neighborhood and barely able to scrape by financially, Peterson’s family faced constant instability…