Funds are being sought to support a Ugandan Christian teacher in Morocco called Stella Lakisha Marietta Ajok.
A born-again believer for many years, it is hoped that a scholarship can be arranged which would enable her to continue to serve as the Founder, and Educator at **Private Esther International Academy** in Casablanca, Morocco, working alongside its teachers, manager and accountant.
The school operates as an independent academic programming entity, offering a bilingual curriculum taught in both French and English. Currently, the college holds commercial registration, though Stella continues working toward full government educational registration. Because the school receives no outside financial backing, it relies entirely on modest parental contributions to cover essential operational costs, facilities, and basic materials.
Stella is a tenacious and faithful follower of Christ. However, her praying friends have recently become aware of the tenuous nature of her own financial support and for the Private Esther International Academy itself. Effectively she has no monies or material support for her own survival after she pays for books and the needs of the children from her own resources.
Thanks to some leads from Capernwray Hall England, her Christian friends have tried to put in place possible support for her academically and through volunteers who may be able to visit her in the future.
However, more immediate financial support is required.
Perhaps you know of an organisation or individuals that could help?
As you consider this, here is a synopsis of Stella’s testimony:
She writes: “I was born in Uganda and came from a Roman Catholic background and neither I nor my family really knew God. Before I found new life in Jesus, I felt alone and that nobody cared for me because I did not grow up with both my parents. When I came to know the Lord, I joined Victory City Church. There I worshipped and met wonderful people who taught me all about Jesus. Just as importantly, getting to know the Lord enabled me to experience real love for the first time; I felt His embrace and I realised that nobody could ever love me as much as He does.
I became involved in different ministries within the Church including ushering and drama; however, my real passion is for youth and children’s ministry. I love to be around children; they refresh our minds. I also believe that it is important for young people to get together to study God’s Word before sharing it and then going out to serve Him.
My heart’s desire is three-fold:
• To see our academy fully recognized and supported as a school from Nursery through Primary levels, providing long-term security for our students.
• To reach a day where no child is turned away or forced to leave school due to financial hardship or lack of resources.
• Above all, for these children to experience the love, peace, and identity found in Jesus Christ.
If you have been challenged by Stella’s story and would like to find out more about how you can help support her endeavours. Contact Terry or Mary Morrison at Actively Transforming Youth and Community on 0780 3219916
Could you help to support Stella as she continues to serve God?
