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This is a video of me helping Naima, a 13-year-old from Chad, learn how to pronounce words and associate them with pictures. Although she is 13, her reading level is about at kindergarten level. Without GVP, the public school system would force her to go to high school next year, even though she would be totally unprepared.
This video was shot during GVP's Tribute to Education gala that I volunteered at. The GVP's choir was singing Bob Marley's One Love in each of their respective languages. That alone was very powerful, but then for the last chorus, they sang in English and invited the entire room to sing along. Hearing everyone join together to sing a song about love and inclusion was breathtaking (literally brought me to tears). The idea of inclusion, love, and respect has been my massive takeaway from GVP. GVP is all about connecting communities and cultures through education, and this video captures that in my opinion.
This video was also shot during the Tribute gala, and pretty much speaks for its self. The woman talking is a GVP alum and has gone on to graduate college. She talks about why GVP is important to her life and the Atlanta community. I everyone ought to hear what she says because it's an amazing story. It's a story about hope, kindness, and perseverance, and I think everyone after listening should be motivated to volunteer for such a fantastic organization!
I absolutely love this video because it's of the Form 1 girls, who I spent most of my time with at GVP. this video is of the girls giving their "I have a dream" speech after learning about Dr. Martin Luther King. I think this video perfectly captures their youthfulness but also their personal drive. This video also shows how GVP has empowered them to think a thing and strive for greatness, another quality of GVP that I love.