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Having grown up with her siblings and cousins under one roof after the passing of her uncle, Sarah knows the importance of family and kindness. Sarah is confident and well-spoken, and she is always ready to lend a helping-hand to others. As a true helper and lover of Biology, Sarah hopes to continue to take care of others by becoming a nurse.

Where your donation goes

Total $1200
  • Food
    $100
  • School Supplies
    $162
  • Tuition
    $938

Sarah's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2022 Form 6
2021 Form 5
2020 Form 4

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IEFT / Orkeeswa School
Fri, March 11, 2022 at 1:37 am GMT
Dear TSF Sponsors,

I hope you are doing well.

Sarah is in her final 12th Grade term at Orkeeswa School, an important milestone in her secondary education as she looks ahead to her 12th Grade graduation in June.

Sarah recently shared some of her experiences during her past seven years at Orkeeswa School, and I thought you might like to hear her thoughts and see some photos from her early days as an Orkeeswa student.

"When I was in 6th grade, I was scared due to my inability to speak fluent English. I was always quiet because I was afraid of being caught speaking Swahili. After a couple of months of intense English language learning, I mastered it."

"At Orkeeswa, I am presented with opportunities that will help me beyond secondary school. The skills, like confidence and communication, that I learned from sports, activities, and the friendships I had here, have prepared me to cope with life after Orkeeswa."

"Orkeeswa students are different from students at other schools. I enjoyed being at Orkeeswa. Not only was I challenged to learn a new language fast, but I was also taught skills that help me live with people from different parts of the world. In addition, I am now in a better position as a girl to stand up for myself because I know my rights."

Thank you for your incredible support of Sarah throughout her education. You have been a big part of her accomplishments as a scholar and leader, and we look forward to keeping you updated on her upcoming 12th-grade graduation in June, her involvement in our Post-12th Grade Program, and her plans for after secondary school.

Sincerely,
Orkeeswa School
Sarah
Thu, February 11, 2021 at 10:07 am GMT
Dear TSF,

This is Tunu, the Communications and Development Manager at Orkeeswa School.
 
I hope that you are doing well in the midst of this crazy time in our world. Orkeeswa students have returned from their winter break, and are already busy with classes, activities, and athletics. With the new school year underway, I wanted to give you an update on Sarah, who is doing well this year in the 11th grade.

As part of our Advanced-Level program (11th and 12th grades) at Orkeeswa School, each student has the opportunity to serve and lead the younger Orkeeswa students through tutoring, sports, and activities. Through Orkeeswa School Mentorship program, our 11th grade class also has the opportunity to lead weekly lessons and activities with our newest class of 6th graders. It has been great to see our students develop and realize their leadership potential at school and in their community through these meaningful interactions!

We sat down with Sarah to reflect on her leadership at school and in her community, I thought you would like to hear what she has to say!  

"Leadership means helping others, taking risks as well as being creative. I apply my skills in making decisions, solving problems creatively while helping the younger students by talking to and teaching them. I use my leadership skills to also encourage young leaders. I teach leadership through behaving well, encouraging and motivating them, getting to know what problems they have and try to assist them. I practice my leadership skills especially to the younger kids in school and to my younger siblings since I am the elder sister." 

"I mentor and have frequent talks with kids here at school and my siblings at home on how to behave properly, respecting other people , younger and older and working hard on their studies. In my family they see me as a leader because of my level of education. In my community, I practice leadership through community service and through it, I made an impact on the community.” 

Thank you for your continued support of Sarah's education. Your scholarship provides the experiences, resources and encouragement needed for Sarah to reach her full potential as a scholar and a leader, demonstrated in her engagement and influence in the community and on campus as an A-Level student.

Attached is a photo of Sarah at school mentoring some of our newest students in 6th Grade.

With Gratitude,
Tunu and Orkeeswa School
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