At Hope House Marina finds she fits in and shields her from the persecution that may await her outside in the village. Marina’s mother also finds the center comforting saying, “they didn’t learn reading and writing in the public school, but they learn it at the center. No one else provides the services that the center does. I trust them with my children’s education and transportation from the center and home. They are the best!” With COVID-19 restrictions shortening the time children spend at public school, even the Egyptian government relies on programs like Hope House to further their youth’s education. Marina’s mother continued, “the best educational place for my daughter is the center, so she is in a safe place.”
With full support from her family, Marina attends the center as much as possible. She is encouraged to continue her education to prepare her for whatever her life may hold. She used to struggle with just memorizing answers without actually learning the content material. Now Marina continues to grow in knowledge and understanding. Marina expressed her desires to ICC, “I dream of being a painter. My mother saw the paints that I do and she liked them and encouraged me to paint more and more.”
To learn more about ICC’s Hope House or provide a financial gift, visit this page. To inquire about sponsoring a child, contact ICC at [email protected].
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