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Hemayel wanted children to get the chance to explore their talents and develop into leaders

Fundashon Hemayel M.A. Martina

He could have been the leader of the future. Hemayel Martina talked to peo-
ple of all backgrounds, read every book he could find, and wrote his first book
at the age of sixteen. His urge to learn and his hopes and dreams for a better
world, made him loved by many, but Hemayel died before he could fulfill all
of his plans. His parents Marie and Humphrey Martina now continue one of his
dreams, his foundation. Fundashon Hemayel M.A. Martina strives to educate
and evolve talents of children, especially underprivileged youngsters.

By Elisa Koek plains. “He wanted to lead Curaçao to a bet- Hemayel Martina
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