Bredah is an outgoing girl who is determined to excel in life despite all odds. She is the third born child in a family of six. Her parents are poor and only does casual jobs to cater for their big family. In school Bredah would get ridiculed by fellow students since her uniform was torn and her parents could not afford to buy her a new one. Despite missing many school days due to school levies, Bredah worked tirelessly to emerge among the best students in her school. Her dream is to become a nurse in future to help many patients who suffer in hospitals due to lack of good care. Bredah believes that hard work never goes unrewarded.

I am Tracy Nanjira from the Kibera slum. I studied at Kimathi Primary school and got 324 marks on the KCPE. I later joined Gitwe Girls School in Kiambu County in Kenya. I managed to attend this school because of the SHOFCO scholarship program. My challenges are both in school and at home but because they are part of life we have to encounter them. While at home I at times get depressed since I love being in school. Due to this pandemic time my parents do not have jobs, both of them lost their work and life has really been rough for us. Tt is hard for us to understand that our parents can no longer provide for our needs and even the little thngs at home. My younger brother does not even know what the world is today, but we thank God all of us are safe and sound.

Pranshi is studying in class 9th and is very fond of dancing. She wants to become a Bank Manager in the future. She likes to actively participate in co-curricular activities and is supportive of her classmates.

Dipanshi is studying in class 9th. She is very fond of dancing and reading books. Her favorite sport is hockey and enjoys playing it. Her ambition is to become a Police Officer.�Dipanshi is very aspirational and wants to achieve her dreams, she works hard in class and scores good grades.�

Nandini is studying in class 9th and is very fond of studying. Her favorite past time is reading storybooks, she likes to spend her time in the school library and explores different kinds of writing . She is aspirational and wants to become a police officer. ��

Vaishnavi is in class 9th and loves dancing in her free time. She is responsible and attentive in class. Her favorite games are badminton and cricket. She wants to be a police officer in the future to bring justice.

My name is Pauline Atieno from Bishop Okoth Ojola secondary school, I joined from Ngei primary school where I scored 315 marks on the KCPE. I managed to join the school because of the scholarship I got from SHOFCO. My parents are poor and could not manage that kind of huge school fees. My parents do not have jobs and the little my father gets is channeled to food and house rent alone. My family is large and consists of 7 people, providing for our needs has been difficult.I thank you so much for this support.

Sonam is a student of class 9th. Her hardworking nature helps her to do well in most of the subjects. She has a helpful nature and is respectful of her classmates. She also tries to help weak students in the class. Her goal is to become a doctor.