Place Thailand, Ban Thoed (TH05)
First Name Mani
Last Name Maelaku
Sex Female
Date of Birth 2008-12-16
Father Ahchu Maelaku
Mother Atheo Maelaku
Village/City Mae Salong
Country Thailand
School/Seminary Secondary
Current Year of Study Standard 7
Mission Director Fr. Valerio Sala
Joined From 2021-11-24
Mani is a young girl from the Akha ethnic group, one of the six minority groups living in the mountains of Northern Thailand that borders Myanmar, known as "The Golden Triangle." Her parents have modest jobs but it still unable to pay for adequate education for their children. Mani started primary school in June of this year; she tested in seventh grade, her first year of high school, and has been doing very well in her studies. She's adjusted to her new schedule and surroundings, she and her family are grateful for this opportunity through the sponsorship program.