Messi lost his sponsor at the end of 2020 and is in desperate need of a new one so that he can return to school. He is one of 3 children, but sadly one of his younger siblings, still a baby, has recently died. Messi’s father doesn’t have a steady job and both he and his mother do their best to provide for the family by selling food at a stand in front of their home.
Life in Haiti is extremely difficult and most parents struggle to provide for all their children’s needs. If Messi is able to attend day school, the Little Sisters who run the school will look after him and make sure his basic needs (such as food and clothing) will be taken care of.
Messi really enjoyed learning when he was in school and wants to continue! He also loves to go to church and prays to God to help him to do well in his exams.