BECOME AN EVERYDAY HERO!

“I always wanted to go to Africa. I never knew Africa would come to me.”

“Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I’d be sitting side-by-side with an Iraqi woman and helping her read and write in English. It has been a real privilege for me to work as a mentor.”

“Mentoring is a wonderful way for a caring adult to make a positive difference in a new American’s life.”

New Americans’ comments:

“Hatidza Asovic, Fargo Moorhead interpreter--a Muslim woman from Montenegro,
“[The Giving+Learning Program]..a great opportunity for self sufficiency and academic development.”

Zaklina Vucic, CNA from Bosnia-Herzegovina, “One day I have meeting with Giving+Learning person. She explain about preCNA 5 week class. I have nice people for help and my mentor Mary Pryor is best teacher for me...She always explain everything and she have lots of patience.”

Jongmin Cho, Korean physicist, “My mentor, Mr. Moilenen is a great man and a great teacher. Thank you very much for your help.”

Fowzia Adde, Somali mother of five, “The Giving+Learning Program gave me courage to go for an education.

To become a mentor or request more information, please
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