“I have two siblings: an older brother who’s 21 and who still lives with us. I don’t know if he wants to continue his education, and he doesn’t work. I also have a younger sister, who’s six.”
Despite the lack of role models in her family, Miranda loves learning and is diligent and hardworking. “I love writing, reading and maths,” she said.
Miranda really looks up to Maria, the after school club coordinator, and loves having a calm, peaceful place where she can focus on her homework, write, and read her Bible. Maths is her favourite subject and she dreams of becoming a Maths teacher when she’s grown up. In her free time, she enjoys playing school with the children in the neighbourhood. She also likes hide and seek, catch, and football.
While her mother may not be educated herself, she is very happy that Miranda is receiving the support she needs.
Geanina said, “I always ask about Miranda’s progress both at school and at the after school
club. I’m very proud of how well she does and of how she behaves. I remember when my father died, I said that Miranda could stay at home for a couple of days to process everything that happened, but she chose to go to school instead, saying that there she can learn and forget about things.
“I know she has great potential. She is only in the third grade, but often I’ll ask her about calculation, for example, as she’s already much better than me.”
Maria, MWB’s after school coordinator, said, “Miranda is amazing. I’m sure she can become anything she puts her mind on. Ever since she started coming to after school club, she’s demonstrated a strong desire to excel in everything she does. She goes every day, even if her friends don’t. She simply loves school. When she doesn’t have homework, which is very seldom, she takes a book and reads and writes in Romanian, so she can improve. Miranda studies in Hungarian at school.
"And even though her mother doesn’t understand much about the school system, she’s very responsible when it comes to Miranda’s studies and she’s happy to know that Miranda is going to after school club.”
And in the meantime, Miranda’s whole family began attending the local church a few months ago, as a result of MWB’s support. This makes Miranda very happy.
Geanina said, “Having Miranda at the after school club is a great help for our family. I feel at peace knowing she’s here and she’s safe. My husband is very pleased as well and Miranda is so happy that she can come.”
Miranda added, “Thank you for helping me do my homework and for this nice place to come to. Doing it at home by myself would be very difficult as my parents aren’t able to help me with it.”
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