After arriving at the Naidovi School Jim and Althea Faruk were greeted by the children with songs and dances. The children wondered why I wasn't there, but Althea read them a letter I had written to them. She told me how much they loved getting backpacks and school supplies - that things like that are very expensive in Fiji and many families can not afford them. It was so exciting for me to see pictures of the children receiving the backpacks I made for them!
Here is my letter to the students:
Hello my name is Susie Sugden, I am 16 years old
and I am a Girl Scout from California!
I have known Althea since I was a little girl and have heard so many
stories about her, her family and where she grew up.
When I heard that she was traveling back to Fiji
and wanted to bring things to share with her family and friends … I knew I
wanted to help her. When my
family, friends and fellow Girl Scouts heard they also wanted to help.
Since I really believe in the importance of
education I wanted to put together backpacks with school supplies for students
in her community. In school I have
learned about Malala Yousafzai and the brave way she is fighting for all
children to have the opportunity to go to school. I am grateful for my opportunity to go to school and hope that
you are too. She says something
that I love!
“One Child,
One Teacher,
One Book &
One Pen
Can Change the World”
That means you and me! Together we can change the world!
I hope that you enjoy the things I put together
for you and I wish you all the best of luck as you continue your education!
Love,
Susie
Thank you all for supporting my Girl Scout Gold Project -
together we can change the world!
together we can change the world!
