Hello, my name is Tecuse Valea. I come from a Catholic family. I was born on May 18, 2006. Both of my parents are still alive, but I live with my grandmother in a small home that does not have any running water or electricity. The closest well is about a kilometer away. Neither of my parents has a regular job, so we work hard during the rainy season to grow the food that we will eat throughout the year. I ride my bike about three kilometers to get to school each morning. This year (2022-23), I am in the 9th grade. I like school a lot, but Math is my favorite class! After school, I like to play marbles with my friends or cook dinner. When I’m grown up, I’d like to become a doctor so that I can help people.