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 ninth 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 fourth 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 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 Genesis Elizabeth. I was born in 2006, and I am in the fifth 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 fourth 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, and I am in my first year of technical school. 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 fifth 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 Jonadab. I was born in 2002, and I am in the tenth grade. I live with my father, mother, and younger brother. In my spare time, I like to play video strategy games and basketball. My favorite subject is mathematics, my favorite color is blue, and my favorite meal is lasagna. Jesus is my hero. I want to be an architect or a graphic designer.

My name is Joseling. I was born in 1997, and I am in my first year of college. 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 Joshua. I was born in 2010, and I am in the second grade. I want to be a lawyer when I grow up. My favorite food is rice with beans and cheese. Red is my favorite color, and my favorite sport is soccer. In my free time, I like to draw and play soccer. My favorite subject is math. Jesus is my hero. I have three sisters. I live with my mom and two of my sisters. One of my dreams is to have a house for myself and my mom, and also to have a computer.

My name is Jostyn. I was born in 2008, and I am in the fourth 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 fifth 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 my first year of college. 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 Kevin Ruben. I was born in 1999, and I’m in the eleventh grade. I want to be a business manager when I grow up. My favorite food is fried fish, and soccer is my favorite sport. My favorite color is yellow. In my free time, I like to watch TV or play soccer. My favorite subject is language and literature. Jesus is my hero. I have a younger brother and a younger sister. I live with my grandma, who has raised me and my sister since we were young. I am a percussionist at my church, and playing drums in church is another one of my hobbies.

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 Natalia. I am 11 years old and am in third and fourth grades. I live with my parents and two brothers. I like to play basketball and also sing and dance. My favorite subject is math, my favorite color is purple, and my favorite meal is chicken with vegetables. I would like to become a police officer.

My name is Natividad. I am 11 years old, and I am in the fifth grade. I live with my mother, father, older brother, and grandmother. I like to play soccer and basketball a lot. In my free time, after doing my homework and chores, I play with my friends in the neighborhood. I have three favorite classes, which are math, language, and cultural and artistic expression. My favorite food is fried chicken, and my favorite color is pink. I want to be a doctor when I grow up, because I want to find a cure for the disease that my mother has. I’ve taken care of her since she got sick. Jesus is my hero.

My name is Ninoska. I was born in 1992, and I am in the eleventh 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 Rosa. I was born in 2006, and I am in the seventh grade. I want to be a doctor when I grow up. My favorite food is agua con arroz (typical Nicaraguan food). My favorite color is pink. In my free time, I like to go roller skating, do arts and crafts, and dance at my church. My favorite subject is mathematics. Jesus is my hero. My little sister and I live with our parents. One of my dreams is to improve my family’s house.

My name is Samir. I am 10 years old and am in the fifth grade. I live with my parents, younger brother, and grandmother. I like to play soccer in my free time. My favorite subjects are math and language, my favorite colors are red and blue, and my favorite food is fried chicken. My dad and mom are my heroes. I would like to become an architect.

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.