Francia, an unofficially registered girl, fought to achieve her nationality, and by doing so, she is now able to study and become successful. Francia, with the fact of not being officially registered, suffered with the fact that she was not allowed to go to school. Her willingness to be successful helped her become who she is today. “..she carried out extensive research and showed great perseverance in pursuing her own registration.” (2010FranciaSimon)Since Francia did not receive an official registration, it caused her many problems with school. She knew that this problem would impede her from graduating and studying a career. Although she was young, Francia knew that school was her biggest priority, and she was not going to give up until she gained access to education. She researched information for months trying to find a way to become registered. “She succeeded and gained lasting access to secondary education.”(Winner2012KidsRights) After much hard work, Francia made her dream come true. She is now be able to graduate, get a job and make money for herself. Being able to study allows her to become a successful person in life. After all her work paid off, Francia probably realized by that all children should also be able to achieve what she achieved; therefore, she began helping other children in her same position.
Francia, has already helped over 130 children in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti, to gain a nationality so that they can receive adequate education and have an opportunity to study a career and get a job.(Winner2010KidsRights) Francia, who is now starting secondary school, wanted the rest of the children she knew to be able to study like her, which is why she began advising and helping families to go to school. Francia has been using the knowledge and strength she acquired during the complicated registration process to help other children without birth certificates to obtain state recognition.(VideoFranciaSimon) Wile taking care of herself, she has also been able to help a lot more children to get registered into school. This shows how much Francia is willing to give to others in need. Apart from getting official registration, children also need additional support to keep going through life against other problems.
Francia increases the children’s own self-esteem and gives them hope. Francia gives hope and advice to others to keep their hopes high that someday they will become successful and have a life with joy. Francia learned from her past experiences in order to help other children in the Dominican Republic who were in the same position as her. By the help Francia has given to these children, she is making a change. Francia has helped over 100 children in many different countries to be able to have education. She realizes that if she has the privilege of studying, then everyone else should too. Francia’s choices reflect on what the world is today. A small effort could turn into a big achievement. Everyone should help each other, no matter what it is, because that is what makes us human.
