Sunday, October 22nd, 2019 was an overcast and dark day, but Wesley
College staff still participated in their first ever race. Seven staff members from Wesley
College ran the 5 kilometer race as part of the Rock City Marathon while I ran the half-marathon, 21 kilometers. Not only was it a lot of fun to promote something new to the staff, but it was also inspiring to watch them come together around this city wide event. It was also exciting to see them work together for the sake of their students.
This benefits students
like Neema* who was orphaned at a young age and grew up with a neighbor, who
provided for the basic needs, but could not afford to send someone from outside
of the family to school. Neema received a scholarship for her first year at
Wesley College and finished her certificate in community development. Due to
her effort and energy in class the staff took an immediate liking to her and
even helped her with money to get back and forth from her field practicum, a
requirement for all students. The chance for her to be able to return and
finish her diploma in community development is a huge step towards lifting her
out of poverty and ensuring that she has a foundation for her life which would
have otherwise left her without a family and without a future.
*Name changed
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