Lionel T.

Birthday: October 5, 2009 Sponsorship #: 2018-00-134HCM

Lionel is a friendly little ten year old from the village of Galette Chambon. He lives with his mother, four sisters, and brother. When he was two years old, his father died and his mother ended up moving in with a voodoo priest to help take care of her children. His mother, however, recently became a new Christian and moved her children out of the home of the voodoo priest and God blessed her decision by providing her with a new house! She now has a new home and a new life with her children right next door to her best friend. His mother does not have a source of income, so it is difficult for her to make ends meet. She relies on friends and family to help her support her children. She is praying that one day she can find a way to work to support her children without the help of others. Lionel doesn’t let this difficult life get him down. He loves to play with his siblings and friends, study, eat well, and go to church. His favorite subject to study is mathematics, when he is able to go to school, that is. Right now, he is the lucky one to be able to go to school while his siblings sit out. He doesn’t want to get behind in school. He knows that when his little sister gets old enough, if he doesn’t have a sponsor, he will have to sit out so she can have a chance because their mother can’t afford to send any more than one child at a time to school. Lionel wants all of his siblings to be able to go to school without worrying if they will be able to continue the next year. He is not sure what he wants to be when he grows up, but right now, he is leaning towards doctor.

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Mickie West on March 4, 2024 at 6:10 pm

2023-2024 SCHOOL PICTURE

Mickie West on February 13, 2024 at 11:20 pm

Lionel Thincius with GOAT

Mickie West on September 28, 2023 at 8:55 pm

Lionel – Backpack 2023-24

Mickie West on February 1, 2023 at 4:19 am

LIONEL WITH HIS NEW BACKPACK 2023

Mickie West on July 4, 2022 at 5:01 pm

Sponsor #: 2018-00-134HC
Age: 13
Grade: 6
Height: 56
Chest: 26
Waist: 23
Hips: 26
Foot “: 8.5
Shoe Size: BIG KIDS 4
Clothing Size: BOYS 12 SLIM

**Please note that each year, we depend on village volunteers whose understanding of the measuring process may create variations in accuracy. Often times, children do not know their age or birthday, and sometimes they measure smaller or larger because of illness. We do the best we can to give accurate updates, but there are cultural constraints that we cannot avoid. Also, these measurements were made in March of 2022. The child may or may not have promoted to the next grade by the 2022-2023 school year. Final exams had not been taken when the update was made. You can assume that the child will move on to the next grade up, but it is not guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding.
MW

Mickie West on July 1, 2022 at 7:12 pm

2021-2022 SCHOOL PICTURE