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Meet Nicholas
Information:
Class/Grade: 4
Age: 10
BIRTHDAY: 5/13/2015
Number of Siblings: 7
Favorite color: Yellow
Favorite food: Rice
What do you like about School: Football
What do you want to be when you grow up: Footballer
Hobby: Running
Hero: Ronaldo
Tuition: $492/yr or $41/month
His Story: Nicholas is ten years old with a tender spirit and eyes that carry stories far beyond his age. His favorite color is yellow, he loves rice, and he likes soccer—both at home and at school. He says running is his hobby, and his hero is Ronaldo, which fits perfectly for a boy who seems built for movement and resilience.
But Nicholas has endured more than most children his age. And you could see it. As we shared with him the opportunity for sponsorship— this chance to go to school and finally have stability — tears rolled down his face. Not the kind of tears you see from excitement or surprise… these were deeper. They felt like the kind of tears that come when a child has carried hurt quietly for too long. Nicholas has not had consistent access to school. In fact, he would initially walk himself to school and sneak in and sit in a desk just to learn and finally the teachers let him into the classroom even though his was not able to pay the fees because they could see school was a stable place for Nicholas.
His older brother Edwin does everything he can to care for him, but there is still such heaviness in Nicholas that makes you want to protect him, encourage him, and remind him he is worthy of joy.
Meet Emmanuel KipToo
Information:
Class/Grade: 5
Age: 13
BIRTHDAY: 2012
Number of Siblings: 5
Favorite color: White
Favorite food: Rice
What do you like about School: Fellow Learners
What do you want to be when you grow up: Solider
Hobby: Playing Football
Hero: Mother
Tuition: $492/yr or $41/month
His Story: Meet Emmanuel Kiptoo, a bright and hopeful 11-year-old boy who loves to learn and explore the world around him. Emmanuel is full of curiosity and has a quiet determination that shines through, even on challenging days. He dreams of a future where he can make a difference, and he loves school because it opens up new doors for him to grow and understand the world.
Emmanuel lives with his mother, Emily, who faces her own challenges, and his family situation has been difficult. Despite this, Emmanuel has shown resilience and a spark of brilliance that promises a bright future. He helps out wherever he can and dreams of a life where he can learn, play, and thrive safely as a young boy.
With the support of a sponsorship, Emmanuel will have the chance to attend school, explore his passions, and be a kid again—learning, reading, and imagining the amazing things he can accomplish in the years ahead.
Meet Daniel Macharia
Information:
Class/Grade: 8
Age: 16
BIRTHDAY: Unknown
Number of Siblings: 6
Favorite color: White
Favorite food: Chapati with Meat
What do you like about School: Learning
What do you want to be when you grow up: Doctor/ preacher
Hobby: Playing Football
Hero: Florence
Tuition: $492/yr or $41/month
His Story: The family lives in Cyrus, Eldoret. The mother now has six kids. She got pregnant and had a sonthree months ago; she still does casual jobs.
Daniel’s Sister was removed from school by the mother after just joining high school, and the motherclaimed the daughter decided to drop out since she didn’t understand anything in school.
The other two younger siblings are in public school at Munyaka Primary School. They live in a single-room house with only one bed, and the kids sleep on the floor.
Their lives are average. The mother doesn’t want to try anything new; she’s ok with doing casual jobs. She was empowered with a monthly food package so that she can save up and start a business, but she explained that she’s ok with the job she’s doing at the moment, even though she’s struggling to make ends meat.
