The first group of SYEF recipients – 10 youth who received their scholarships in January 2011 – completed high school and received their diplomas in December 2014.   On January 4, SYEF sponsored a ceremony and reception with our 63 SYEF recipients to-date, family members, community elders and more than a dozen SYEF donors who traveled to be part of the festivities.  The morning ceremony featured remarks by a number of individuals, introductions of the graduates, traditional celebratory songs and dances by the SYEF students and more.  It was a heart-warming and fulfilling day for everyone!