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| Jeremy and Derrick enjoying a boat ride at Machakos Peoples Park |
05 May 2014
25 April 2014
Robai in her first year of secondary school, Form One
Robai (Jenapher) didn't know it would be possible to attend Secondary School. But with the help of a couple of my friends, she has achieved her dream!
18 April 2014
24 February 2014
Duane and Zach have breakfast before school
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| Duane and Zach, having bread and tea before heading up the hill to school |
15 January 2014
The boys are back in school
The academic calendar in Kenya runs from early January through late November. That means a new year has just started!
Tony is now in Form 3 in secondary school (equivalent to a junior in high school).
Pope is in Class Eight (8th grade). This is a very important year in the Kenya education system. The entire year will be devoted to preparing for the KCPE exams - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education. The results of these exams determine which secondary school a student will attend.
Adu is right behind him in Class Seven (7th grade) and Duane advanced to Class Two (2nd grade). Zach needs to do a bit of catching up, so he'll remain in the same class as last year.
Each one of the boys - as well as their mom, Agnes - wish to express a huge 'thank you' for your help in making sure they finished this past year of education! Even though there are individual names on their chalk boards, their gratitude goes out to each and every one of you that has helped!
Education is so important in the effort to climb out of the cycle of poverty. And you are helping to make a difference in these boys' lives!
Thank you so much and may God bless you!
Tony is now in Form 3 in secondary school (equivalent to a junior in high school).
Pope is in Class Eight (8th grade). This is a very important year in the Kenya education system. The entire year will be devoted to preparing for the KCPE exams - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education. The results of these exams determine which secondary school a student will attend.
Adu is right behind him in Class Seven (7th grade) and Duane advanced to Class Two (2nd grade). Zach needs to do a bit of catching up, so he'll remain in the same class as last year.
Each one of the boys - as well as their mom, Agnes - wish to express a huge 'thank you' for your help in making sure they finished this past year of education! Even though there are individual names on their chalk boards, their gratitude goes out to each and every one of you that has helped!
Education is so important in the effort to climb out of the cycle of poverty. And you are helping to make a difference in these boys' lives!
Thank you so much and may God bless you!
-deb
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26 July 2013
It's my privilege to sponsor children in school
In the almost 12 years I've lived in Kenya, I have come to realize that many families simply cannot afford to send their children to school.
The parents may fully understand the benefit of an education and the children may desperately want to attend school... but all too often the funds just aren't in the family's meager budget.
Many people in Kenya live one day at a time. As they eke out a living, they never know for sure where they'll get their next meal. Because of this reality, coming up with enough to pay for school fees is next to impossible.
Even though many adults in this country never finished primary school, they highly value the concept of getting ones education.
Most believe education is the key to eradicating poverty in their family's life and jump at the opportunity if it comes their way.
Over the past eight years, I've been involved (along with a few other people) in helping to pay the school fees and other costs for six young people in Kenya. Two of them were refugees from South Sudan. Each one of them has successfully -- and proudly -- finished high school!
If you're new to my blog or my friends, you can click on any of these names to see a sampling of past blog posts about them: Collins and Masudi; Rose and Sammy; Deng and Mawien.
Exactly one year ago, I took on the additional responsibility of ensuring that the five sons -- Tony, Pope, Adu, Duane, and Zach -- of my friend, Agnes, would also have that same chance to learn.
All of these children and young people are friends whom I've known for years. We've eaten many meals together, played games, and laughed a lot. I've also been there when they've gone through hard times and have shed a tear or two along with them.
Whenever I get involved in helping to pay a child's school fees, I do much more than deposit the money in the school's bank account. I also take them shopping for school supplies and books. I visit them at school and meet their teachers and principals. I attend 'parents days' when I can and I talk to the counselors about their grades.
My work in Kenya is all about up-close and personal relationships... and I love it!
Tony Pope Adu Duane Zach
Tony is in his second year of high school and is a boarding student. Pope, Adu, and Duane are in grade school, and Zach attends preschool.
The parents may fully understand the benefit of an education and the children may desperately want to attend school... but all too often the funds just aren't in the family's meager budget.
Many people in Kenya live one day at a time. As they eke out a living, they never know for sure where they'll get their next meal. Because of this reality, coming up with enough to pay for school fees is next to impossible.
Even though many adults in this country never finished primary school, they highly value the concept of getting ones education.
Most believe education is the key to eradicating poverty in their family's life and jump at the opportunity if it comes their way.
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| Duane and Tony pose with their mom, Agnes (far left), three of their teachers, and the headmaster of their primary school. |
Over the past eight years, I've been involved (along with a few other people) in helping to pay the school fees and other costs for six young people in Kenya. Two of them were refugees from South Sudan. Each one of them has successfully -- and proudly -- finished high school!
If you're new to my blog or my friends, you can click on any of these names to see a sampling of past blog posts about them: Collins and Masudi; Rose and Sammy; Deng and Mawien.
Exactly one year ago, I took on the additional responsibility of ensuring that the five sons -- Tony, Pope, Adu, Duane, and Zach -- of my friend, Agnes, would also have that same chance to learn.
All of these children and young people are friends whom I've known for years. We've eaten many meals together, played games, and laughed a lot. I've also been there when they've gone through hard times and have shed a tear or two along with them.
Whenever I get involved in helping to pay a child's school fees, I do much more than deposit the money in the school's bank account. I also take them shopping for school supplies and books. I visit them at school and meet their teachers and principals. I attend 'parents days' when I can and I talk to the counselors about their grades.
My work in Kenya is all about up-close and personal relationships... and I love it!
Tony Pope Adu Duane Zach
Tony is in his second year of high school and is a boarding student. Pope, Adu, and Duane are in grade school, and Zach attends preschool.
09 April 2013
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