Student Stories from Gada Copé & Adekpé

During a visit to the school, David spent time interviewing students about their dreams, education, and how the school lunch program has impacted their lives. Their responses were honest, hopeful, and a reminder of why this work matters.

Jacqueline Lehem — Age 14, Class 6, Gada Copé

Jacqueline hopes to become a police officer so she can protect people and help stop those who break the law.

When asked about the school lunch program, Jacqueline explained how important it is to her daily life.

“Most of the time when I go home, there is no food to eat.”

She shared that many children must work on the farm before they are able to eat, often causing them to return late to school and face punishment. Jacqueline said she hopes the lunch program can continue every week because it helps students stay in school and focus on learning.

Ibrahim Nakorba — Age 13, Class 6, Adekpé

Ibrahim explained that education is important because it gives him the opportunity to learn how to read and write and build a better future.

“School helps me learn to read, write, and become a better person.”

He hopes to become a soldier one day in order to protect his country.

Ibrahim also spoke about how meaningful the lunch program is for students who often spend long hours working before they have the chance to eat.

“When we eat at school, we can stay and learn instead of going to work on the farm.”

Sarah Nakorba — Age 13, Class 5, Adekpé

Sarah dreams of becoming a doctor someday so she can help people in her community.

“I want to help people who are sick and save lives.”

Noel Agrouna — Age 11, Class 5, Gada Copé

Noel dreams of becoming a police officer so he can serve his nation. He shared that school is important to him because it teaches him how to read, write, and speak French well.

At the end of the interview, Noel smiled and told David that he hopes to “be like him” someday.

Sunday Agbossa — Class 4, Adekpé

Sunday also wants to become a police officer so he can help protect people in his community.

He shared that the lunch program has encouraged more children to attend school regularly.

“More children are coming to school now because of the lunches.”

Sunday explained that students are now able to learn together, walk to school together, and return home together as friends.

David Sabate — Age 12, Class 5, Gada Copé

David hopes to become a professor someday so he can pass on the knowledge he learns to younger students in the future.

“I want to teach younger students what I have learned.”

He also explained why the lunch program is so important for students trying to learn and succeed in school.

“It is important to be in good condition and study.”

David asked if it might be possible for the lunch program to continue not just once, but at least twice each month.

After David (Sustainable Classrooms Director) had finished conducting interviews and was preparing to leave, David Sabate approached him and politely asked if he could be interviewed too, a moment that beautifully reflected the students’ eagerness to share their stories and dreams.

These students carry big dreams for their futures. Through education, nutrition, and community support, we hope to continue building opportunities for those dreams to grow. Click the button below to support our school lunch program today.

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