Africa
Giving thanks from Tanzania – Joseph
Overcoming the obstacles of a drunken, absentee father, a schizophrenic mother and a bedridden grandmother who helped raise him, the only meal often being only what he got at school. Joseph was first sponsored by GCF at Rhotia Primary school. As a strong student, this sponsorship then took him to Diego Secondary school and on to University.
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It was there his interest in photography spiraled. GCF bought his first camera and he realized he could make a decent living, hanging around schools and Universities photographing graduates.
Here’s his latest advert….
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Joseph is now an orphan as he lost the grandmother who took care of him the best she could.
He sent me this message a few weeks ago and I want to also share that with you both.
Sandra
Joseph diego: It’s just greetings mama, it’s been a while since we meet, you know today I was just thinking that if it wasn’t you who put all your efforts,all your sacrifices and promises, I couldn’t even be where I am right now
Joseph diego: You are so special in my life mama, may God grant you just countless number of years, may God protect you always and keep your good heart always
Joseph diego: I forgot even to introduce myself 😁, this is your Joseph mama,
Joseph diego: I know I have been disturbing a lot, it was childhood and some sort of difficulty living environment am sorry 😔, am still hustling
On behalf of Grand Circle Foundation and the many students whose lives are changed through your generous support, thank you on this Thanksgiving Day.