Meet Edward Petro


Edward Petro

Edward Petro was born on 21st May 1995. His father's name is Petro Selestin, and his mother's name is Kadinda. He is attending Secondary School in Rhotia, Tanzania. Edward has two brothers, Damas and Laurent. He also has four sisters, Anna, Rose, Ritha, and Maria. His Grandmother lives with his family in their home about 1 ½ km from Rhotia Primary School. The family earns its income from one diary cow, Edward's chore is to help take care of the cow. The milk from the cow is not enough to support the family, and they have nothing else to sell to pay for other expenses. Sometimes they get help from neighbors and the government. Edward is doing well in school, his best subjects are Mathematics, Science, English, Swahili and Social Studies, but at this time he has trouble with social skills. For fun he likes to play football. After Secondary School, Edward would then hope to join higher education and work toward becoming a professional mechanic. He has a special interest in learning more about America and American people.