Meet Our Scholars

VISEDAL partners with children and young adults in Managua, Nicaragua, who face significant challenges in reaching their full potential, particularly in terms of obtaining an education.

We intentionally focus on serving children and young adults facing substantial obstacles because we believe that every child and young adult is special and has the right to follow his or her dreams.

LIFE FOR OUR SCHOLARS

My name is Ana. I was born in 2002, and I am in the eighth grade. I have one brother. My favorite food is rice with tomato sauce or fried beans. My favorite hobbies are playing, listening to music, and reading the Bible. My favorite subjects are natural and physical sciences. In the future, I want to become a doctor to help heal others.

My name is Angely. I was born in 2009, and I am in the third grade. I have two siblings. My favorite food is sandwiches, and I like to play cat and mouse. My favorite subject is math, and I would like to finish my studies and become a doctor.

My name is Aura. I was born in 1995, and I am in my third year of college. I have seven siblings. My favorite food is rice and chicken. My favorite hobby is sleeping, and my favorite subject is philosophy. My aspirations are to get a good job and have a good relationship with my family.

My name is Belén. I was born in 2000, and I am in the seventh grade. I have five brothers. My favorite food is rice with chicken and vegetables. I like spending time with my daughter. My favorite class is Natural Sciences, and in the future I would like to study at the police academy.

My name is Brad Dylan. I was born in 2010 and am in second grade. My favorite food is pizza and my favorite class is gym. I like to play football with my friends. When I grow up I would like to be a firefighter or police officer.

My name is Carlos. I was born in 1995, and I am taking college prep classes. I have four siblings. My favorite foods are Chinese food and fried chicken. I like listening to music, dancing, and studying medicine. My favorite subject is English, and I would like to be a surgeon who speaks English.

My name is David. I was born in 2005, and I am in the fifth and sixth grades. I have one brother, and my favorite food is pizza with cheese and pepperoni. My favorite hobby is listening to music, and my favorite subject is math. My aspiration is to become a rap singer.

My name is Didier. I was born in 2006, and I am in the fourth grade. I have four siblings. My favorite food is hamburgers. My favorite hobby is playing tag with my friends. My favorite subject is math, and I want to become a doctor.

My name is Genesis Elizabeth. I was born in 2006, and I am in the fourth grade. I have six siblings, and my favorite food is chicken. I love to dance, and my favorite subject is math. In the future, I want to be a doctor and help those who need help to heal their illnesses.

My name is Génesis Valesca. I was born in 2008, and I am in the third grade. I have one brother. My favorite food is noodles and chicken, and my favorite hobby is playing princesses. My favorite class is language arts. I would like to be an educator to help more children.

My name is Glenda. I was born in 1997. My favorite food is Arroz a la valenciana (a Nicaraguan rice dish). My favorite hobby is spending time with my family. My favorite subject is mathematics, and my aspirations are studying and graduating because I want to work and become a professional.

My name is Isaac Ezequiel. I was born in 2007, and I am in the fourth grade. I have one sister. My favorite food is Arroz a la valenciana (a Nicaraguan rice dish). My favorite hobby is soccer, and my favorite subject is language arts. In the future, I would like to finish my studies and become a police officer.

My name is Isaac Israel. I was born in 2000, and I am in the sixth grade. I have two sisters and two brothers. I like to play soccer. When I grow up, I want to work as a police officer so I can help my community.

My name is Jose. I was born in 1997. I have a younger sister. My favorite food is roast beef with rice and beans. I like going out with my girlfriend and my friends. My favorite class is biology and I like my construction job.

My name is Joseling. I was born in 1997. I have three brothers. My favorite food is roast beef. My favorite hobby is listening to romantic music, and my favorite subject is Civics I want to become a professional journalist.

My name is Jostyn. I was born in 2008, and I am in the third grade. I have five siblings. My favorite food is chicken with rice, and I like riding bikes. My favorite subject is math. In the future, I want to be a pilot so I can travel everywhere.

My name is Josue. I was born in 2006, and I am in the fourth grade. I have four siblings. My favorite food is eggs and gallo pinto (rice and beans). My hobby is playing with my friends, and my favorite subjects are math and language arts. In the future, I want to finish my studies and become a math professor.

My name is Kevin David. I was born in 2001, and I am in the eleventh grade. I have one sister. My favorite food is chicken, rice, and tomato salad. My favorite hobby is playing basketball. My favorite subject is English, and I would like to finish my studies with honors.

My name is Manuel. I was born in 1999, and I am in the ninth grade. I have one brother. I like playing baseball and soccer. I enjoy Spanish class because I am learning a lot and feeling more intelligent. My favorite foods are hamburgers and soup with eggs and potatoes. I look forward to becoming even more intelligent so I can get a job and work very hard.

My name is Miguel. I was born in 1996, and I am in my second year of college. I have four siblings. My favorite food is pork chops with rice. My hobbies are speaking English and listening to music. In the future, I want to get my college degree and build my own hotel company.

My name is Darling Nadiuska. I was born in 2007, and I am in the fourth grade. I have five siblings. My favorite foods are chicken, meat, and shellfish. My favorite hobbies are studying, playing, drawing, and painting. My favorite subject is mathematics, and I want to work at the police station when I am older.

My name is Ninoska. I was born in 1992, and I am in the tenth grade. I have four siblings, and my favorite food is chicken soup. My favorite hobbies are going to the park with my children and studying hard. My favorite subject is culture and artistic expression, and my aspiration is to become a nurse.

My name is Winny. I was born in 1997, and I am in my first year of college. I have nine siblings. My favorite food is meat, and my favorite hobby is spending time with my friends. My favorite subject is mathematics, and my aspiration is to become an economist.

My name is Yahosca. I was born in 1994. I have four siblings. My favorite foods are beefsteak, roast beef, salad, and pasta. I like to watch videos, listen to music, and play on my phone. My favorite subjects are human resources and nutrition and food hygiene. I would like to continue to grow as a professional because in life we never stop learning.