Celebrating Laura’s Commitment to Her Education in Bolivia
Below, one of our teammates in Bolivia shares an example of what quality education for orphaned and vulnerable young adults in Bolivia can look like—
Laura* has big dreams for her future.
With an abundance of ambitions and desires, our team connected her with a Christian psychologist who guided her through various career options. Laura decided to pursue a degree in economics.
There is only one public university in our area, and admissions are incredibly competitive. Thanks to generous support, Laura was able to enroll in classes to help prepare her for the university entrance exam. Her hard work paid off as she passed the exam and was accepted into the university.
In Bolivia, children typically live with their parents until they get married. When families are poor, they help each other out, pooling their resources to make ends meet. When a child goes to college, his or her basic needs like housing and food are typically provided by families.
“While it’s difficult for any young adult to go to college, the difficulty is exponentially greater for a young adult without the financial and emotional support of a nuclear family.”
But Laura isn’t letting her situation stop her from pursuing her dreams.
At Lifesong, we stand by a 4-part pledge to the children we serve. The third part of the pledge affirms our commitment to providing quality education to orphaned and vulnerable children to provide a foundation for their future.
Be taught the Gospel and how to live as a follower of Jesus Christ
Not want for food, clothing, medical care, or shelter
Receive a quality education to provide a foundation for their future
Experience continued love and support while transitioning into adult living
In addition to school, Laura works eight hours a day, six days a week. She makes just enough money to pay for housing and food and still finds a way to put some of her earnings into savings. After a full day of work, she returns home for a quick bite to eat and musters up what little energy she has left to attend university classes. Most of her classmates are focusing solely on their studies, but Laura has the challenging task of providing for herself financially and learning to live independently, all while studying.
Top: Laura completes an assignment for a class she is required to take for her economics degree.
“Laura shows great determination and courage with every class she attends, every homework assignment she completes, and every exam she takes. In a world where she has been told she can’t because of her situation, every time she puts one foot in front of the other, she is showing the world she can.”
Therefore, our team doesn’t wait for a diploma to celebrate Laura’s accomplishments.
So many milestones are being overcome in the process that deserve to be recognized. We stand beside Laura and many other orphaned and vulnerable young adults, supporting them, encouraging them, and reminding them that with God on their side, they most definitely can accomplish the plans He has for them.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”—Jeremiah 29:11
*Names have been changed to protect the identities of the children we serve.
Pray for Bolivia
- Praise God that several young adults are attending church regularly.
- Praise God that young adults are seeking prayer and counsel from our team in Bolivia.
- Praise God for providing the funds for an orphaned young woman to receive dental care.
- Pray for wisdom and protection for young adults who are making poor decisions.
- Pray for healthy churches to come alongside orphaned young adults, like family.
- Pray for protection during the current economic crisis in Bolivia.
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