Before Grace Tsini was accepted into post-secondary school, she lived with Mama Regina Esime Djentuh, better known as Mama Esi, where she acted as a "big sister" and role model to twenty-three children living at Ryvanz-Mia Childcare International in Ghana. Grace aspired to attend nursing school, but she struggled with the standardized test format. She did not pass the first exam, but her dedication led her to a passing score after writing the exam three different times over the course of two years. While studying for her exams, Mama Esi was involved in a car accident that left her in critical condition, leaving Grace to step in as the temporary Director of Ryvanz-Mia and take responsibility for all of the children at the orphanage. Read Grace's inspiring story to learn more about her accomplishments. 

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