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Fatima Balza

Fatima is coming from Venezuela. She grew up with a passion for volleyball, even being rewarded with a scholarship that allowed her to play abroad in the US. She’s started many new chapters in her life. From moving to Caracas, Venezuela to the US to pursue volleyball, to eventually moving to Ireland for a fresh start. Many years later, she’s now currently settled here in Krakow, Poland. Being met with unfortunate news right before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she had to adapt and adjust to her new reality. Living in a foreign country, far from her family that she was not able to go back to due to travel restrictions. Her story is harrowing, but it’s hard not to find the story inspiring. Despite all she’s gone through, she’s come out on top and continues to live her life to her fullest.