Today was a special and emotional moment for me. I had the joy of helping Maryline receive a new school uniform.

When she first joined school, she only had a pair of second-hand uniform that had been given by a kind friend. She tried her best to use it, but deep inside she felt ashamed even to walk in public wearing it. It was difficult for her, like it is for many children who want to study but lack the basic things they need.

Today things changed. I was able to get Maryline a new school uniform so that she can go to school with confidence and dignity. I also managed to pay part of her school fee balance and bought new books for her learning.

Maryline is now in Senior School, Grade 10, and she has a bright future ahead. Seeing her smile today reminded me that sometimes a small act of kindness can restore hope in a young person’s life.

Let us continue to remember children like Maryline in our prayers and support whenever we can.

“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward them for what they have done.”
— Proverbs 19:17