The Final Push

 
 

We wish Hope International’s seniors success as they begin their testing on May 15th for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Passing this exam is a requirement to receive a high school diploma in Liberia.

Over the next month, many schools will be using Hope’s campus for their testing. It’s an honor that we have a campus that accommodates so many important needs in the community.

Other schools testing on Hope International's campus

The 2023/2024 school year officially ends on July 13th. Results from the WASSCE testing are scheduled to be released over the summer and the Class of 2024 will graduate soon after.

Good luck seniors, we are cheering you on as you take this final step towards graduation. And congratulations to all the seniors in your lives that will be receiving their high school diplomas!

So many things made possible through your generosity.

More Than Just a Pest

 
 

In case you missed it, on April 25th World Malaria Day was observed to bring attention to the efforts being made to bring an end to malaria and encourage action to reduce suffering and death from the disease. It remains at the top of the list for causes of death in Liberia.

It was a big day in Liberia as the health department announced that the vaccination RTS,S would be added to the immunization protocol for children in Liberia. This vaccination (developed by British Pharmaceutical Manufacturer GSK and approved by the World Health Organization) is the world's first malaria vaccine.

Though its efficacy is only 39% (we can hope it will improve), the number of children infected with malaria in Liberia and other sub-Saharan African countries is so high, that even this number will save thousands and thousands of lives. 35% of children in Liberia under five are infected with malaria.

 

Hope International's school nurse's April report

Sonnie, Hope International's school nurse, sent us her report for April and as you can see 21 of her visits were from students, staff, and community members having a bout of malaria. Once infected, people face bouts of sickness throughout their lives, impacting quality of life and expectancy significantly. 

Sonnie has three medications on hand to treat the symptoms of malaria when patients come to the medical clinic.

Sonnie Guzeh, Hope International’s school nurse since 2015

Thank you for your support of our school medical clinic, which serves students, staff, and community members dealing with the very real impacts of malaria and so many other conditions.

Hoping Together for an End,
The Hope Project

 

213 is No Small Thing!

Class of 2024

As we see senior celebrations start to take shape here in the U.S., Hope International's Class of 2024 is sharing in the excitement and preparing for their upcoming graduation.

Seniors will soon begin country-wide mandated testing given under the direction of the West African Examination Council. It is required that graduating students pass the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to be eligible to receive their high school diploma. As with years past, we know the seniors will be ready.

Meet Mary Kollie

Mary is one of the 213 seniors in Hope's Class of 2024. She likes the teaching system at Hope International and the way they take care of their students. Mary also enjoys the opportunities available through the on-site vocational programs. She dreams of one day becoming an accountant.

As we honor and celebrate the excited soon-to-be graduates, we also honor you for making it all possible!

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