Personal testimonies

“I want to share with you what it means to me to have a scholarship at Bede´s Grammar School… Most of all, I appreciate the wisdom that this process has given me: academic, social and spiritual wisdom.
I am very grateful for everything that Germinare has done for me during these years. I hope this will continue and now that the road is coming to an end, I am confident of finishing it with full success and wisdom.”

Daniela Zapata – 17 years old. Six years with the Program.
Bede`s Grammar School, Pilar.

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Honestly, I imagined that they were going to give me the “Spirit Award” as they did at the end of my seventh year, but it was even better … I WAS APPOINTED AS “BEST ARMONÍA STUDENT” AND NOW I CARRY THE SCHOOL FLAG!!! And I will tell you even more because I have been thinking about it for a long time. When I started at this school, I saw that it had a flag that had a great value and was an important symbol, not only for the institution, but also for the person that carried it, so I said: “my objective is to carry that flag”. It is an honor when people tell you that you gather the key values of the school and you are recognized for your daily efforts. This is something that one sees as far away, but one day it becomes a reality and TODAY IT IS BECOMING A REALITY FOR ME.

Antonella Barreto – 17 years old. 6 years with the Program. Armonía School, Campana, Province of Buenos Aires.

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“It is really great to explain and to thank everyone who welcomed me so warmly. They supported me when I needed it and they were very helpful. In addition to this, I want you to know that when something is achieved on your own merits it is more enjoyable. Now my future is on the right road and I have set my goal to achieve it. But I must also mention that my first objective has been accomplished … and as a reward I am receiving education in a very good school. It is something that nothing and nobody can take away from me. Proudly, I take with me a wonderful memory of achievements and happiness at this school and from the people that belong to it.”

 Testimony of a student when giving the end of year speech during her first year at Dailan Kikfi School. Micaela Cardoso – 15 years old. 4 years with the Program. Dailan Kifki School, Pilar, Province of Buenos Aires.

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“From the beginning, Ayelén changed and changed us. Every new thing that she told us about her school made her eyes shine, every competition that she won, every medal, every certificate, every word that her teachers said to encourage her. Big was my surprise when I learned that the teachers had voted for her to win the Student’s medal of merit. It fills me with pride and excitement.

“Aye’s” effort to complete her studies and to take a degree has been contagious and I am finishing high school.” Paula, mother of Ayelén Ruiz – 17 years old. Five years with the Program. Del Viso Day School. Pilar, Province of Buenos Aires.    

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“… I would like to thank you for being present, and for trusting and helping Germinare. Next year (2010) I am going to attend the University Torcuato di Tella, and I am going to study to take a degree in Political Sciences and Government. I do not know if I will be working directly in the political area, but if I do, I know that there are people that believe in other people and that think that it is possible to change the current situation. … Probably now I will take an intensive French course so, later on, after graduating from Di Tella, I will be able to go, if possible, on an exchange to France. … I wish I will see you one day, already as the professional I wish to become, and tell you again what I already told you: “You are a very important support to me, not only in my education but also in my life. Thank you!”

Letter to his Sponsor Maico Cáceres. 18 years old, first generation of the Agents for Change Program. Graduated from Day Viso Day School, Pilar, Province of Buenos Aires. A freshman at the University Torcuato di Tella studying Political Sciences.