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Kukiriza Rebecca
$360 of $360 donated
Kampala, Uganda
My brother and I came to Peace School when my father died two years ago. My mother could not afford to take care of us so she turned us over to the care of Peace School. Niukasa Musa, my 10-year old brother, is in the Primary 3 class. He lives in the Boy’s Dormitory and I live in the Girl’s Dormitory. My best friend is named Vivian. She is a Muslim like me. On Fridays we go to the Mosque for prayers. Altogether there are three Muslim girls in our dormitory. My favorite subject is science. I would like to be a doctor and help sick people get well. I hope you can help me achieve my dream of being a doctor. Note: Peace Nursery and Primary School is a private school serving orphans and other children unable to afford the costs of attending public schools. As such, it receives no funding from public sources. Located in a suburb of Uganda’s capital city Kampala, the school is in a highly urban setting and must pay for water and sanitation service as well as teacher salar...
Benson Nderitu
$25 of $400 donated
Kinangop, Kenya
Benson and his older brother were abandoned in 2006. Locked in an apartment for several days, the boys were discovered by concerned neighbors who found them alone. Benson's brother has died from the neglect. Benson was taken by Kamau, his 84-year-old neighbor, to the hospital for treatment. When it was time for Benson to be released, there was no one but Kamau to take him in. Kamau cared for Benson to the best of his ability for well over a year. But when Benson came to FKKCC, he was severely malnourished and needed immediate medical attention, as he is HIV positive. After just a few months at FKKCC Benson was already making huge strides; he gained weight thanks to the ARV medication, he jumped right into his school work, and started learning how to ride a bike. In order to remain healthy, Benson needs a great deal of care and attention, a nutritious and balanced diet, and needs to follow a strict schedule of medication.
Rahab Wangaira
$90 of $400 donated
Kinangop, Kenya
Rahab and her older brother Moses were victims of domestic violence. Their grandmother contacted local authorities to report that her daughter, who is mentally disturbed, was abusing her children. Moses was removed from his mother's home after suffering severe burns and other life- threatening injuries. Rahab and Moses became part of the Flying Kites family after their grandmother, who lives in abject poverty, became ill and unable to care for them. During her first few weeks at FKKCC, Rahab refused to leave her brother's side, but after a lot of attention from the matrons, she has joined the other children at nursery school and is slowly beginning to peek out from behind her big brother's shadow.
Ali Mukasa
$360 of $360 donated
Kampala, Uganda
Hi. My name is Ali Mukasa. I am thirteen years old. My brother Abu is ten, Victor is nine and my little sister Maria is seven. I live in the village with my grandmother, sisters, and brother. During the holiday when I am at the village people hire brothers and me to help dig in their garden and field, and my family and the people in our village help me when I need something. Sometimes it gets too hot, but we still have to work. We have each other and look out for other children on the village. Always, I play the role of a father in house. My grandmother and siblings look up to me. I always tell them everything will be okay. I am also very grateful for Grandma Amina and the white people who bring clothes, shoes, and cookies from the city whenever they visit. On my own I have been learning how to read, and I am teaching my sister and brothers. I am now thankful to be going to the Circle of Peace School to learn more and have a proper education. I am very grateful for your help, and I ...
Lovetee K
$250 of $250 donated
Monrovia, Liberia
Lovetee is a 12 year old girl who started the first grade this year. Lovetee lives with her parents, Margaret and Victor, in West Point in Monrovia, Liberia. Victor charges phones and Margaret sells bananas for income. Lovetee has a sister, but she lives with her great-grandmother because they family cannot afford to have her in the home as well. Lovetee's parents said while they don’t have the money to send Lovetee to school, they will provide her with the emotional support she needs for her education. Lovetee has a huge smile and is extremely friendly. She is also a hard worker and has worked in the market selling bananas and oranges though working the market is hard. She says she has been robbed and lost money which is upsetting to her and her family. Lovetee told More than Me that every year she struggled when she saw other children go to school while she had to stay home to sell. She gave a huge smile when asked about starting school, but still was shy to express her happ...
Evahline Wambui Wangechi
$220 of $220 donated
Central, Kenya
Eva was born in Othaya district to a single mother. In addition to caring for her children, her mother was the primary caregiver for her sister, who was living with HIV. One day, on a trip to visit her sister who was in the hospital being treated for an opportunistic infection, Eva’s mother arrived to find that her sister had passed away in the evening. This caused her to faint and go into shock, and subsequently die herself. This left Eva and her older brother Eric (also listed on Givology!) with no family to support them. Francis, the director of Baraka Children's Centre, heard the story of Eric and Eva, and agreed to take them in. Since arriving at the centre, they have been able to take advantage of many newfound opportunities. Eva is a very strong student, and is always first in her class! Her favorite subject in school is English, and she has a positive attitude about life. Others describe her as very bright and with an undefeatable attitude! She has found a real family ...
Rebecca Kagai
$40 of $250 donated
Nairobi, Kenya
As the only daughter in her family, Rebecca describes the lack of food in her household. This limits her efforts in school as she struggles to excel in her studies on an empty stomach. Mounting school fees have sent Rebecca home as she has attempted to independently advance herself by studying at the library. Rebecca seeks to continue her education and interest in humanities to become a lawyer, protect women's rights and "create the heart of fairness in the world."
Babra Andeyo
$250 of $250 donated
Nairobi, Kenya
Babra has been out of school for one year and hopes to continue her education. Her mother runs a small family business. It is difficult for her mother to support the family for basic needs and send her daughter to school. Babra hopes to finish her education through a Givology sponsorship. Her long-term goal is to become a nurse.
Christopher Onyango
$57 of $250 donated
Nairobi, Kenya
Before becoming a class prefect, Christopher struggled when his father passed away, and he had to leave primary school to help support his family. Today Christopher works diligently even though tuition fees are a financial burden; he wants to become a doctor to cure people of treatable diseases and have them go on to contribute to society.
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