Pandju & Shirin Merali Foundation PhotographsMr. Merali,I hope this email finds you well. Attached please find pictures and an update for the 20 new students who you gave scholarships to this year, in addition to the 40 girls you have continued to sponsor. They enjoyed receiving your books this year, and they have shared your memoir with other students in the program as well. Below are a few of the comments from students. Student Comments on "Africa to America": "In the Congo, he suffered at the hands of Africans. I'm impressed that he felt an obligation to return to Africa, the place where he ha d suffered so much, to help the people."----Akello Brenda, 22, Maker ere University Business School studying Human Resource Management "When I read, I learned that Mr. Merali is kind and generous, but above all, he is a man who listened to the advice of his parents." -----Akello Nancy, 22, Gulu University studying Quantitative Economics "It's selfish to take a good thing and keep it to yourself. Mr. Merali realized this."-----Akot Rina, 22, Gulu School of Clinical Officers studying Clinical Medecine "The lives of his parents inspired him. Even after they lost their property, they persisted. Through their suffering, Mr. Merali was inspired to give back to the community." -----Arach Irene, 24, Gulu University studying Education "From this book, I learned tha t suffering does not need to be the end of anyone's life." ------Aber Margaret, 21, Gulu University studying Education Student comments regarding scholarships: "To me, this scholarship has been such a great thing. Without it, I wouldn't be able to be in school. I would probably be a mother by now, married with lots of kids. I have no father. I'm trying to invest in myself. If I can invest in myself, later I'll be able to invest in the Acholi."----Akello Brenda, 22, Makerere University Business School studying Human Resource Management "I'm so grateful for this scholarship. It has definitely changed my life positively. I want to be a great economist, and with this scholarship, I'mgoing to be a gr eat economist."-----Akello Nancy, 22, Gulu University studying Quant itative Economics "This scholarship came at the right time for me. Without it, I would be nowhere by now. From the scholarship, I believe I'm being made into a future leader. I'm a part of a new generation of Acholi, a generation that understands it is important to educate the girl child. I also think this scholarship must come from someone with a sacrificial heart. For me, it has been an eye opener."-----Akello Patricia, 22, Makerere University studying Computer Science "In Uganda, it's a rare thing to see a girl rise up to this new level that we are at."-----Akot Rina, 22, Gulu School of Clinical Officers studying Clinical Medecine Many thanks for all of your support. We hope you continue the work with Invisible Children in benefiting these young women in se curing more University scholarships for the future. Best, Adam Adam Finck Director of Mission, Uganda Invisible Children, Inc. 619.562.2799 x111 www.InvisibleChildren.com  
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