Jossirys

City:Dario

Country:Nicaragua

University:Universidada Nacional Autonoma de Nicaragua

Field of Study:Social Science

Major:Psychology

Ministry Involvement: High School

Jossirys

Living in the second poorest nation in the western hemisphere, Jossirys is a determined and warm-hearted young woman from Dario, Nicaragua. She is the oldest of three children and currently lives with her mother and two young siblings. Jossirys remembers her childhood as one filled with love, attention, and a united family. However, upon the separation of her parents at age thirteen, her foundation of stability and provision was shaken and compounded by the declining economic condition of her country.

During this fragile time of Jossirys’ life, everything changed through a simple invitation by a Young Life leader to go to club. Jossirys had the opportunity to hear that she is loved by her heavenly Father during a week at Young Life camp and she found the comfort and assurance she was so desperately seeking. A natural leader with a heart to nurture girls, Jossirys has found purpose and strength as she pours herself out through the local Young Life ministry.

Now a Developing Global Leader, Jossirys is studying psychology at the University National Autonoma of Nicaragua. She sees the void of resources available within the education system regarding mental health and hopes to provide an environment where students can be heard and guided as they navigate the challenges in their lives. Through the DGL program, Jossirys has not only grown through ministry and leadership development, she has been anchored to something greater than herself and has caught a vision for investing in girls throughout her community. She will be the first person in her family to graduate from university.

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