Kelvin is a student from Kenya. He needs $650 by January 1, 2025 to stay in school and is currently 42% toward his goal.

Raised $279 from 3 donors Needs $371

About

Kelvin is a young student whose father has abandoned him, his brother, and his mother. She had an obstetric fistula from giving birth that made it very difficult for her to work. Kelvin is close with his grandparents but his mother struggles to keep the family housed and there are days they only have one meal. He wants to succeed in school along with his brother.

Where your donation goes

Total $650
  • Food
    $200
  • Books
    $150
  • Tuition
    $300

Kelvin's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2025 Grade 5
2024 Grade 4
2023 Grade 3
2022 Grade 1
2021 Pre Primary 2
2020 Grade 1

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Thank you everyone. I am liking school a lot this year and having fun learning a lot of things! Thank you School Fund.
Hello, am Kelvin from Kenya. I hope to do grade 3 if I can have help to pay fees and my books. I thank you for giving on match day to me. God bless you Kelvin
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