I am Lorens Dorvil and I am a fifth-grade student at the Haiti EcoVillage School. I live in the nearby village of Beganabe—I walk about 10 minutes to arrive at the school. I live with my mother Aliane Joseph, my father Djenms Dorvil, and my 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
I am 14 years old--older than many of my classmates. When I was younger, there was not a school I could attend so I was very late starting lessons. Now I can attend school in the EcoVillages and this gives me a wonderful opportunity to get the education I really need.
It is true that I am one of the best students in my class. My teachers say I am very smart. I know I study hard to obtain the highest grades in my class. My favorite subjects are mathematics, chemistry and biology. I hope one day to become a medical doctor.
Recently, I was sick, and my parents had to take me to the hospital. I couldn’t go to school until I was healthy again, but I was able to keep up with my studies and did all my homework so I would not fall behind again.
At home, I help my family by doing regular chores. I tend the garden, feed the animals and help to clean the house. I play soccer in my free time--I love soccer so much! Soccer can lead me anywhere in the world!
I am blessed because the economic situation of my family is stable. My family can work the land to grow food. This is our only hope to have food to eat.
I am one of 377 students who depend on the EcoVillage School for our primary education. Your support means that children like me can work hard and grow in the hope of a better future. Mesi!
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