Young Scholars
Rochelle
Age: 13
Grade: 7th grade
Location: Luzon, Philippines
Rochelle is a bright, eager young student. She is in the 7th grade and is currently ranked second in her class. Rochelle likes sports and dancing.
Rochelle's father works and lives in a city 8 hours away to provide for their family. Funds are limited to provide for her school and transportation needs. Blue Ocean Humanitarian has been funding her education since 2017.
Nancy
Age: 13
Grade: 7th grade
Location: Luzon, Philippines
Nancy is a gregarious 13 year old. She is in the 7th grade and is currently ranked first in her class. Nancy has a beautiful voice and loves to sing.
The family struggles to pay the rent on their small, dirt floored home. When we learned about Nancy, her mother was about to remove her from school so she could help earn money to support the family. Blue Ocean Humanitarian has been funding her education since late 2017.
