Student Profiles

Denis

Denis and his three siblings were abandoned by their father, who was an alcoholic. His mother was crippled and struggled to provide the essentials for her children. Eventually, Denis left home, but life on the streets of Kitale was very difficult. In 2016, after he approached an AIC pastor and told him his story, he was brought to Tumaini Children’s Home where we completed his primary education. Without financial support, attending secondary school would have been extremely challenging. Denis is thankful that his entire secondary education is supported by the EBF, and he is looking forward to a brighter furture, not only for himself but also for his mother and siblings.

Peter

Following the death of their father, Peter and his three siblings were left in the care of their grandmother. Sadly, while Peter was finishing his final year of primary school, his grandmother, who had already been struggling with disabilities, passed away. Peter had been involved with the Tumaini Children’s Home for some time, and the local church raised the necessary funds for his secondary schooling. By partnering with the EBF, they could ensure that all the required fees were paid. Peter is thankful to both the church and CRWRF for their support.

Morine

Morine was brought to the Achego Children’s Home when she was just six weeks old. Her mother passed away from malaria and her father did not feel he could care for her. When she was six years old, she was placed in foster care, but she was still able to participate in the programs at Achego. Shortly thereafter, Morine’s father remarried and stopped providing support. She stayed with the foster family throughout her primary years and did very well in school, but this family could not afford to pay her secondary school fees. Through the EBF, Kenyan government subsidies, and a private educational assistance organization, Morine was able to attend high school and continue her education. Morine hopes to complete her secondary schooling next year and then pursue college education.

Caroline

Caroline and her sister were brought to the Mufu Children’s Home after being rescued by a local church. Their single mother had abandoned them, leaving them in the care of their aged great-grandmother. The girls lived in extreme poverty with no other relatives able to take them in. Caroline often missed school to care for her younger sister and bedridden grandmother. Nevertheless, she completed her primary education in 2020 and, after hearing her story, a community member volunteered to sponsor her secondary education. Mufu is so thankful for the efforts of community members who partner with them and complement the EBF in ensuring that the children’s access to education is preserved.

Onesmus

Onesmus was brought into the care of the Mufu Home in 2012. Onesmus had been living with several family members including his mother and grandmother. Many members of his family struggled with mental illness, leaving his 90-year-old grandmother as the primary breadwinner. Even with the support of others in the community, the family lived in extreme poverty. Since arriving at Mufu, Onesmus has realized the value of a good education and has worked very hard in school. The EBF had not yet been established, but he was able to begin secondary school in 2019 thanks to fundraising efforts within his community. Since then, the EBF has provided funds to ensure consistent support and cover the remaining shortfalls, and he is now working hard to achieve his goals in Year 3.

Barrack

Barrack and his younger step-brother were brought to the Achego Children’s Home in 2018. Their single mother had become mentally unstable when the boys were very young, leaving their maternal grandmother to care for them. However, the meagre income she earned from mending clothes was never enough to meet their needs. After the boys stole money from her, she sent them away. When the boys were found on the streets at night, they were taken to Achego Children’s Home. The boys were enrolled in school, where it was soon discovered that Barrack was a very good soccer player. His talent in soccer allowed him to obtain an educational scholarship that paid for all his secondary school tuition fees. The EBF was used to help with additional fees including the costs of boarding, meals, and other needs. Barrack is very appreciative of the assistance he has received and looks forward to excelling in his studies so that he can find employment to support his family.