Students Currently Sponsored - Rionchogu
Andrew O. - Candidate
At 17 yrs Andrew is entering his fourth year of Secondary, He has very good scores however coming from a family of 9 children he faces losing out to continue his education and graduate. His scores are high and he ranks 66 out of 370 from a better School
Rosebellah S - Candidate
Rosebellah will be 16 in 2012. She is the third child in a family of nine, having 4 brothers, 2 sisters with both her parents living. Her favorite subjects are Kiswahili, agriculture, geography and Christian Education. Her goal is to become a land surveyor. Her mother tends the farm to provide food and sell sometimes at market. She is attending her Form II studies with support from GAD Kenya as the family did not have all the funds necessary for her to continue her education.
Winnie O. - Candidate
Winnie will be 15 in 2012. She is in her second year (Form II) and hopes to be an educator and lecture at University. She is one of 7 siblings in her family both her parents are peasant farmers. Winnie loves reading and singing and is very grateful for the support of GAD Kenya. Winnie is a new Form II student seeking help for continued Secondary education due to family poverty.
James O. - Candidate
Age 17 youngest of 3 brothers and three sisters. Father and mother are both peasant farmers. James is the young man who was involved in tutoring another in Algebra, however his scores in some areas brought his total down, so; at the end of his Form IV year he found his grades were not high enough to acheive further college or University education. He has decided to return to Secondary and prepare to take the exam again this is a path which is encouraged.
Samuel O - Candidate
Samuel comes from a family of 8. His parents are peasant farmers and unable to provide school fee support. Samuel’s first year in secondary was very successful, his favorite subjects are in the sciences and math and he hopes to become an engineer. Samuel spends time in exercise as he wants to be a fit a possible. Samuel placed number 1 out of 77 students in his Form I year. With school support Samuel will do excellent on his exams. Samuel is newly added to the program.
Calvin N - Candidate
Calvin is 15 yrs old and is in his first year of Secondary. He is one of six children whose mother is the sole provider and works her small farm to feed the children. He has a good school record as hopes to be associated with aircraft. His leisure time is used reading and playing soccer or volleyball. Calvin is a new student comng from STD 8 seeking help for his first year in Secondary.
Rebecca O. - Candidate
Age 13,Rebecca is new to the program, her Std 8 scores have not arrived yet. She is one of 8 children living with their widowed mother. She is very hopeful of finding a sponsor so she might continue her education.
Lilian O. - Candidate
17 yr old Lilian has had a tough few years, she has been sick for a few years and was diagnosed in 2009 with a heart disease. Susequently she missed another entire year of school due to her health issues. While medications have returned her to a level of health that allows her to attend school still her family of peasant farmers do not have the funds. She promises to work very hard.
Johnston B. - Candidate
Age 18, 2 brother 2 sisters, both parents are peasant farmers. He likes music and wants to learn to play the piano. Johnston has been in the program for a few years. At the end of his Form IV year he found his grades were not high enough to acheive further college or University education. As Caleb above, and a few others, Johnston has decided to return to Secondary and prepare to take the exam again this is a path which is encouraged. Name useage is sometimes fluid in the rural culture, the name on the donation page is the same young man.
Linet O. - Candidate
Age 14, 3 sisters 1 brother, mother is peasant farmer, father committed suicide last year, family is supported by GAD Kenya. Vision to be a teacher in Rionchogu village and help children.
Christine N. - Candidate
Age 13 - further information pending
Marther M. - Candidate
Age 15 Marther is new to the program. She is a second year Student who will not be able to finish school without assistance. This is the most at risk group as she is of age to marry if her family wants but school will not only educate her but support her to mature with a different future in mind. Her future is literally on the line now.
Faith O. - Candidate
Faith is a vibrant 14 yr old young woman who is determined and focused. She does some extra exercise as body building to keep fit and free from disease. The daughter of a single mother she has two brothers and five sisters. She is in the first year of secondary and has not received her test marks for 2011 yet. Her hopes for the future lie in the health field and this depends on her continued education and hard work. Faith promises to do the hard work if given the chance.
Sara (Sarah) K. - Candidate
Age 14, 7 brothers and 3 sisters. Her father is a farmer and mother is a housewife. Sarah is entering her third year of support from GAD Kenya and is now in her first year of Secondary school
Phillip N. - Candidate
Age 18. Nankoris's father is a farmer and mother a housewife. 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Enjoys playing football and plans to be a pilot. Phillip is among the first of the Maasai young men to approach GAD Kenya for assistance
Damaris O. - Candidate
At 13 yrs of age Damaris has just finished her Std 8 yr and is among the top scores for scholastic achievement. She is the middle child in a family of 3 girls, her parents are peasant farmers amaris is another of the youth who have had a few years to embrace the vision of GAD Kenya in primary and truly see themselves as a generation of hope and responsibility. Her high marks and discipline bode well for the future.
Macloud M - Candidate
Age 15 Macloud is a total orphan whose extended family was unable to care for him.
Macloud has been a participant in GAD Kenya projects and is featured on one of our videos.
He has been a top acheiver in scholastic accomplishment and an icon of sorts for the efforts to focus on a different future for the comng generations.
Isabel N. - Candidate
Age 13 Isabel is an outstanding young participant in the community. She has consistently led in scholastic acheivemnt and can be found assisting the women or leading the student worship on a regular basis. She has not declared her goals except to be a positive example for others.
Eric M. - Candidate
Age 14, 4 brothers 1 sister, father is a tailor, mother is a peasant farmer and cares for siblings. He takes physics, math and English. Eric's hope is to become an engineer and return to help the village. He likes football, volleyball and reading.
Susan O. - Candidate
Age 15, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Father is a carpenter and mother is a peasant farmer and cares for children. Susan's goal is to be teacher and return and teach the many children in the villages.
Vincent O. - Candidate
Age 14, father passed away last year, mother is peasant farmer, before sponsor family earned 100 shilling a month (about $1.50 US) he was absent from school for lack of fees. He promises to shine in his studies if he is continued to be sponsored.
Philia J. - Candidate
Age 14, 3 brothers and 2 sisters, father is peasant farmer mother cares for children. Since she has received support her parents have been able to stop making illegal brew to make ends meet. Her goal is to become a doctor. In her leisure time she reads books and reads the bible to her family before bed time.
Eric P. - Candidate
Age16, 2 brothers and 2 sisters, mother and father are peasant farmers. He is in the last year of High School (secondary) and hopes to study in engineering and architectural design. Likes to play football and read. He placed #5 out of 30 students in his class.
Valerian O. - Candidate
Agr 16 Valerian is a new student even though she is entering the fourth year of Secondary. She is one of seven siblings who live with their mother. Her mother is a peasant farmer who sells some of her crops at market to support the family. The father is deceased. Valerian's hope is to become a clergy to help guide the village.
Vincent O. 2 - Candidate
Age 13, 4 brothers, father is a peasant farmer, mother cares for children. Vincent prefers science and hopes to become a pilot. His leisure time includes reading and playing football.
Salome O. - Candidate
Age 14, Salome is facing economic challenge in primary school because she is hearing impaired and must attend a special school that is not funded by the government. She has 1 brother and 2 sisters, and both parents are deceased.
Raphael M. - Candidate
Age 14, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Father is a tailor and mother is a peasant father. Hopes to go on to University and become a psychologist. Leisure time plays football and reading to sick people.
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Damacline (Damackline) O. - Candidate
Age 13, father is a peasant farmer mother is small business from GAD Kenya loan. Hopes to become a nurse to help the village. Leisure time, singing and reading.
David M - Candidate
17 yr old David is a twin to Emmanuel. They lost their father by the criminal act of others, he was murdered. Since then their mother has tried to keep the family fed and the boys in school. Their education was interrupted by the tragedy until GAD Kenya stepped in. Kevin Matara, another of our students, introduced them and they were approved for sponsorship because of their previous high scores. David is determined to use this opportunity to aide his local area to improve their daily lives and encourage children to do well in school.
*** Priscillah M. J. - Candidate
Priscillah is a total orphan without extended family support. She has struggled to maintain her grade average and is determined to live up to her commitment to her sponsor
Sylvia O. - Candidate
Age 14 Sylvia is a new student in the program. Sylvia is the eldest of three children whose parents are no longer alive. She and her siblings live with her Aunt who is not married. The land they live on is very poor and does not do well for farming. She will not be able to continue her education without assistance with school fees. She has demonstrated discipline and is willing to work hard for the opportunities ahead with education
Vincent R. P. - Candidate
Age 13 years; 2 brothers, 2 sisters, both parents are peasant farmers. Hopes to become an accountant. Leisure time likes reading and singing.
Isaac O. - Candidate
Age 16, 3 brothers 1 sister, parents are peasant farmers with a small farm. Hopes to continue to university to become a doctor. Leisure time singing Gospel songs and reading.
John P. - Candidate
John is among the first of the Maasai young men to seek assistance from GAD Kenya. He is one of thirteen siblings in his house. The family lives in four small huts three with iron sheet roofs. He scored a 'C' grade for the past term but is determined to raise his grades since he has been able to attend regularly with assisted fees.
Olive M.N - Candidate
Age 16, 3 sisters 2 brothers, father and mother are peasant farmers. Olive is repeating form 2 due to poverty. Hopes to be a nurse. Olive was not in program last year and had to leave school because of lack of fees. Leisure time helps parents and reads. Due to historic cultural issues girls have many names. Olive was called Jackline in the past but has preferred the name Olive and so you will find her donation page says Jackline, this is the same girl.
Kevin N. - Candidate
Age 13 Kevin Nyambane is very aware of the work of GAD Kenya in the village. He speaks of the better economy due to the cow project and the improved health due to gardening and also the improvement in English among the children. His goal is to become a professional in the medical area and be able to further assist the village with health and education assistance. Kevin expects to score above 440 points on his yr end test which is very high.
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Andrew O.
Rosebellah S
Winnie O.
James O.
Samuel O
Calvin N
Rebecca O.
Lilian O.
Johnston B.
Linet O.
Christine N.
Marther M.
Faith O.
Sara (Sarah) K.
Phillip N.
Damaris O.
Macloud M
Isabel N.
Susan O.
Vincent O.
Philia J.
Eric P.
Valerian O.
Vincent O. 2
Salome O.
Raphael M.
Damacline (Damackline) O.
David M
*** Priscillah M. J.
Sylvia O.
Vincent R. P.
Isaac O.
John P.
Olive M.N
Kevin N.