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Raised $500 from 4 donors Needs $0

About

Elizabeth's father passed away in 2010, leaving her unemployed mother to care for her and her 7 siblings. Elizabeth is currently excelling at Highway Academy, where she is joined by four of her siblings. While they are unable to pay their school fees at the moment, Elizabeth and her siblings are doing what they can to stay in school. Despite these hardships, Elizabeth is described by her friends as someone who loves to laugh, and she dreams of one day becoming a magistrate.

Where your donation goes

Total $500
  • Tuition
    $200
  • Boarding Fees
    $200
  • School Supplies
    $50
  • Food
    $50

Elizabeth's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2014 Form 4
2013 Form 3

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Alison
Sun, December 29, 2013 at 10:49 pm GMT
Hi Elizabeth,
I loved reading your posts and admire your energy, enthusiasm and goals. You write very well.
I hope you will be successful in all your wishes including travelling to the US.
Alison
Elizabeth
Tue, July 2, 2013 at 6:52 pm GMT
Hi Christi,
How are you?
With your encouragement am really working hard to achieve my set goals. Your advice was so paramount to me, and I will emerge the best. Life without education is doom. I would like know more a bout your continent. I believe education will enable me to visit your country one time
To become a lawyer in Kenya, 0ne has towark very hard and pass high school exams with at least a B+ and above grade. Then you join University Graduate after four years.After that you join the Lawyer school of Kenya for two years From here you become a practicing lawyer to study advocacy.
Thank you for supporting me .Tell everyone I appreciate their help.
Yours sincerely,
Elizabeth Nyongesa
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