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About

Virginia is the first-born child in a family of four. Her father is a casual laborer while her mother is a housewife. After doing her final exam in 2015 and scoring well, Virginia could not join secondary school since her parents could not afford the fees. Her parents wanted her to get employed as house help. Her hopes of becoming a doctor and help people in need was diminishing. She decided to repeat grade eight and she emerged the best in her school. Her success was not without challenges. She lacked kerosene to study at night and could only use her daytime to study. Most of the time she was sent home due to lack of payment for school levies. Virginia is outgoing and determined to go against all odds to achieve her dreams.

Where your donation goes

Total $500
  • Food
    $100
  • Boarding
    $150
  • Other
    $50
  • Uniform
    $100
  • Tuition
    $100

Virginia's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2021 Form 4
2020 Form 4
2019 Form 3
2018 Form 2
2017 Form 1

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Greetings everyone
Am fine and doing good in my studies. Fortunately, the government has directed the reopening of the schools on 12/10/2020 which is on monday next week.Hope the term will be good for me there in school.Am glad for your support be blessed all.
Greetings everyone
Hope you are fine and doing good in your activities.Have been a good student during this corona pandemic by attending online learning zoom classes through the school fund under the kenya connect scholarship.I have also been attending mentorship session hosted by Cindy and Faith where i was able to know that:YOU CANNOT ENSLAVE A MIND THAT KNOWS ITSELF, VALUES ITSELF AND UNDERSTAND ITSELF. Have also practise kitchen gardening at home by planting sukumawiki and spinach during this corona holiday .Thanks a lot for your support.
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