Britany and her family came to Costa Rica from Nicaragua in search of a better life, including a better education. In Nicaragua, Britany received a poor education, and at 15-years-old, she struggled to keep up at her new school. As she was finishing her final year of primary school, she took the final exam but only answered 43 of the 200 questions correctly.
Britany was allowed two more attempts to pass the exam, but the pressure was immense. A lot more was riding on this exam than getting a good grade. If she did not pass, she would not be allowed to continue in primary school or move on to secondary school. Without access to education in Costa Rica, Britany could have been forced to return to Nicaragua to work or be forced into early marriage.
Britany’s safety and future depended on passing this exam.
Thankfully, Britany connected with One More Child’s ministry in Costa Rica and received support to fill in the gaps in her education. In partnership with our ministry partner, staff worked with Britany and her sister four times a week for two months. Together, they studied, learned key principles, and practiced exam questions.
Then the time came for Britany to take the exam again—and this time, she passed.
This was a defining moment in Britany life. Where fear and uncertainty once clouded her future, passing the exam opened the door to opportunity and hope.
Through our Global ministry, we aren’t just providing extra support—we are protecting vulnerable children, bringing transformation to difficult circumstances, and offering hope for the future.
We are grateful for those who support this mission and help protect girls like Britany.
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