Julie’s story shows what a huge difference caring people make—whether it be a teacher taking interest in a poor student, or a college or school admitting first generation learners and financing their studies.
Once upon a time… I had the wonderful opportunity of meeting an eighteen-year-old young woman who was helping at a village dispensary. This was my first encounter with Julie Arokiamary, daughter of Mopur Martin, a farmer from K.K.Pudur, a hamlet in Chengalpat District, Tamil Nadu. I observed Julie at work in the dispensary, at prayer time in the chapel and also helping around in the convent. She had completed her “Plus Two” examination with good marks and was working to contribute towards the family’s meagre income. Her smartness prompted me to enquire about her background. I was saddened to hear that she had to work and not continue her education, while here I was, teaching young women of the same age…
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Ordetta Mendoza
