Ange: Meet Gaëtan, a young actor in the project!

Angel: How did you hear about ANGE?

Gaëtan: It all started in 2015 when I got my second part of the baccalaureate. Orphaned by both my parents since the age of 11, I lived with my grandmother who did not have the means to take care of me. As a result, I wandered the streets to support myself. I did odd jobs to pay for my schooling, I combined school and odd jobs. It was during an outing that I met one day an educator from the NGO ANGE who was touched by my situation and integrated me into their youth reintegration program.

What positive things did ANGE bring you?

G: ANGE NGO has brought me many things. I was given a house, a family and all my needs were met. ANGE NGO has made my dream of continuing my studies come true. Today, I have my bachelor's degree and I am pursuing a master's degree in China.

Q: Tell us briefly about your academic background.

G: So, after joining the NGO ANGE in 2015, I enrolled at the University of Lomé, Faculty of Economics and Management (FASEG), with a specialization in economic analysis and policy. After four years, I obtained my license. After graduating, I applied for a Chinese government scholarship for Togolese students. Thank God, I was selected and I am now a recipient of this scholarship at Xi'an Jiaotong University. In September 2020, I started my academic year in the specialty "Applied Economics".
Due to Covid-19, I was unable to travel to China as planned, but I am still taking the courses remotely. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the NGO ANGE, which provided us with an internet connection at the “Chez mon père” center, thanks to which I can follow the courses online. However, my greatest wish is to be able to travel to China and take the courses in person.

Q: What are your plans for the future?

G: After my master's degree, I would like to work in a financial institution in China to put my knowledge at the service of my country. Beyond my professional project, I would like to become a source of motivation for my younger brothers and also get involved in the association's efforts to take care of them.