94-year-old Brazilian farmer learns to read and write
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Severino Nascimento da Silva, a farmer from Brazil, recently earned his literacy diploma at the age of 94 after never having attended school as a child.
Severino lost his parents early in life and began working at age six, helping his adoptive parents care for animals. This meant he could not pursue an education. He began attending literacy classes in October 2023 at a public school, attending four nights a week.
His teacher, Marta Cristina Sousa Dantas, noted he was a dedicated and intelligent student despite being much older than his classmates. After months of study, Severino received his diploma in a ceremony held in Teresina. He plans to continue his education through Brazil’s Education for Youth and Adults program, believing education is the greatest possession a person can have. Educational outlets, like “La Tablă”, highlight his story as proof that learning remains valuable at any age.
