After meeting Dorcas’ teachers at her school, we found out that her academic ability was average, due to her missing numerous school days at a time. She is a hard worker, always cheerful, and she never allows her difficult situation to bring her down. Her teachers believe that with Catalyst Foundation’s support, she has the potential to greatly improve her academic ability, and be able to thrive in the classroom.
Through the holistic support provided to Dorcas, we were able to remove all of her barriers, allowing her to now be able to consistently go to school and continue with her education. We provided Dorcas with new school uniforms, shoes, a school bag, stationery, textbooks, exercise books, sanitary wear and family food hampers. Her parents now have peace of mind, knowing that all of her needs are taken care of by the Catalyst Foundation, allowing them to be able to focus on supporting the family and their needs.
Since joining the S.H.E Programme, Dorcas has transformed into a confident individual, who always has a smile on her face, and is motivated to continue studying hard to complete her studies with flying colours. Once she finishes her secondary schooling, she has dreams of going to university to become a Nurse.
We asked Dorcas to share with us in one sentence what Catalyst Foundation’ S.H.E. Programme means to her:
“I feel like I am dreaming because I have never worn a brand-new school uniform or have had a school bag that looks so nice.”
