Dihelin

Dihelin

Dihelin is from the West African country of Togo, where she studied sociology at the University of Togo before moving to the United States. She left her home in search of a better life and to work toward her goal of helping others by becoming a nurse or doctor....
Diana

Diana

Diana is the embodiment of “perseverance pays off” and her children, family and friends can attest to that. At 17 years old, she withdrew from high school and faced a series of obstacles that challenged her but did not deter her from achieving her goal to work in the...
Catheline

Catheline

Catheline is from Haiti. In her home country she faced many challenges getting an education. Although she started school in 1968 she didn’t graduate from high school until 2007 because of economic difficulties that required her to stop and re-start many times....
Anny

Anny

Anny lost her mother to cancer when she was just 13 years old. Growing up with her father and three brothers she learned to be strong, grateful, and happy. In her home country she worked hard to achieve her professional goals. Now living in the U.S. she is determined...

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