“I am Albert, 12 years old. I was born in the village of Zoravan. I love playing outside with my friends. I used to get angry often, I was afraid of unreal phenomena, I was addicted to my phone, and I also isolated myself from everyone. Now, thanks to Transformational Community Development (TCD), I attend an English class, and I have many friends. My English is improving every day. Thanks to everyone’s love here, I have overcome my fears, and my life is filled with color. I learned to devote more time to my classes, my family, and my friends. I also learned to be more warm and compassionate with them.”
Thank you,
Written by Melanya, GHNI Partner
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