Journals: Alicia Ceballos / Joyce Fernandez
Graduates: Harriet Katusabe / Michelle Stallings / Alicia Ceballos / Candace Mason / Joyce Fernandez / Monique Tchuente Moko

One Woman's Journey
By Alicia Ceballos

I came to Mercy Education Project in November 2000. I read the newsletter and it attracted my attention. I only completed sixth grade in school and I know that with my GED, I will have the opportunity to advance.

Linda (Carrier) and Jackie (Thompson) are volunteers for the Women's Program. They are the most loving person that I have met. They are always ready to help. Linda helps us individually with the subjects we don't understand. She is a very patiend and happy person. Jackie works with us as a group in the "Woman to woman." meetings. I feel that it is good for my self esteem. It helps us to understand how to handle situations. She listens to us and enjoys being with us. She also helps with our studies.

Mercy Education Project impacts my life in several ways. I am happy to say that I feel good with my classes because they are instructed so that I can learn. I have learned so much at MEP that my self esteem has improved. I have met new friends and it's a great feeling to work with them. I am so pleased with what it offers me, and I appreciate all the things that people at MEP do to help me obtain my education. Getting my GED is important to me and I will continue to come to class until I complete it. It will allow me to get a job and have the opportunity to go to college. I will also set an example for my children and encourage them to finish high school and get a good education.
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Read Alicia's graduation summary here.