It's easy to tell these two are brothers because they look so much alike. Anthony is the eldest and is a very strong reader. By 5th grade, he was already reading our highest level books, which is rare within community schools. But just a year ago, his younger brother, Emmanuel, could hardly read at all. Their mom noticed that Emmanuel was struggling and she asked Anthony to help teach his younger brother. Although he thought he wouldn't be able to make a difference, with his mom's encouragement, he decided to try anyway.
Anthony chuckles now as he remembers where they started, and just how far his little brother has come. We sat and listened as Emmanuel read a book fluently without having to ask his big brother for any help at all.
These two brothers are flourishing in their education. With their compassionate hearts and their skills for reading, they will make influential leaders some day!
Thank you for helping us equip schools to raise up future leaders like the Kasongo brothers!