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About

Born in 1994 in Yathui, Japheth is the last born child in a family of two. His mother is a single parent and earns a living through casual jobs like sanding woodcarvings to support her children. The family live in a rented house in the Yathui market. Through his mother's meager earnings, they struggle to meet their basic needs. During weekends and holidays, Japeth helps his mother in her work. His academic performance is outstanding. He is also a well behaved student. For Japheth, education is a tool to overcome the challenges of the world and he hopes to get a good education to support his family and serve the community.

Where your donation goes

Total $158
  • Tuition
    $47
  • Food
    $64
  • Exams
    $47

Japheth's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2012 Form 4

Journal

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Japheth
Wed, July 4, 2012 at 7:23 am GMT
Hi Anne,

Thank you so much for being a mentor of my life. Now we are back to school after a short Mid-term break. In a few weeks we will be sitting for our Mock exams. Mock exams act as a gauge of our final exams. I am working hard and I expect to perform well.

I am wishing you all the best as you celebrate the Independence Day Today. Enjoy your self and have fun.

Pass my regards to the rest of your family.

Japheth
Anne
Mon, July 2, 2012 at 6:59 pm GMT
Hi Japheth,

I am happy to hear that you are working hard. You should be finishing second term in a few weeks so you are getting close to the end of your secondary education. That is very exciting.

I am doing fine. Wednesday, July 4th, is our Independence Day so I will be spending time with friends to celebrate. That will be fun.

I encourage you to continue working hard so that you will achieve your goals.

Anne
Japheth
Mon, June 25, 2012 at 8:24 am GMT
Hi Anne,

I am always happy when i read your journals. Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I am always focused and working extra hard to achieve my dreams.

I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit in California. We also have sand beaches in our country but they are far from where I live.

Wishing you all the best.
Japheth.
Anne
Thu, June 7, 2012 at 9:05 pm GMT
Hi Japheth,

I am happy to hear that you are putting extra efforts in your studies. It takes much effort to succeed and I know you want that. I am supporting you from here.

My family is fine. I enjoyed the visit with my son and am now back home in California. I went for a walk by the beach today. I love the ocean and find it very peaceful to walk there.

Wishing you success in your studies.
Anne
Japheth
Thu, May 31, 2012 at 10:48 am GMT
Hi Anne,

I am happy to hear that you are doing fine and rest of your family. My family and I are fine.

I have never seen snow because i live far from Mt. Kenya which is the only snow caped mountain in Kenya. Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I am still putting extra efforts in my studies to achieve my goal.

Pass my regards to your family.

Japheth
Anne
Thu, May 24, 2012 at 8:44 pm GMT
Hi Japheth,

I am currently visiting my son in the state of Utah. He lives in the mountains surrounded by beautiful trees that are getting new leaves right now. Last night it got cold and snowed a little bit (about 1 inch). Have you ever seen snow? It had caught on the branches of the pine trees and looked very pretty this morning. Now the sun has melted all of it.

I encourage you to continue working hard to improve so that you can fulfill your dream of becoming a doctor. Kenya needs doctors to take care of all of the people. I will be thinking about you and supporting you as you study and learn.

My family and I are doing well as I hope your family is.

Your American friend,
Anne
Japheth
Fri, May 11, 2012 at 1:21 pm GMT
Anne,
My family and I are doing well and hope the same for you.

I sincerely thank you for supporting my education.

We have opened school for the second term of the year this week. last term I managed to score a mean grade of C+ in my exams and I am working extra hard in class to make sure I improve.

Thank you once again for your encouraging words.

Japheth
Anne
Wed, May 2, 2012 at 7:56 pm GMT
Hi Japheth,

I am sorry I have taken so long to write to you. I am happy to know that you and your family are doing fine.

How did you do on your exams? I know you are studying hard so am sure you did well. I am very impressed by your dedication to education that includes walking 2 hours to school. That lets me know that you are very serious and I am happy to support you.

I am doing well and hope the same for you. I will not take so long to reply in the future.

Anne
Japheth
Wed, March 21, 2012 at 12:57 pm GMT
Anne,

Hope you are fine. My family and i are fine. I do appreciate you for replying my journal. School is going on well. we are towards the end of term one and every one is busy preparing for the end term exams. My favorite subjects still remains mathematics, Biology and Chemistry but i am still working on all subjects so that i attain the minimum requirement for University entry.

From home to school is about five Kilometers and it takes me about two hours. All the same this does not deter me from achieving my goals.

Finally i wish you all the best in your daily endeavors.

sincerely
Japheth
Anne
Mon, March 5, 2012 at 6:48 pm GMT
Hi Japheth,

I am happy to hear that you are focused on your goal. Kenya definitely needs more doctors and I am sure you will be a good one. How are your studies going? What is your favorite subject?

How far do you walk to school? I admire your determination to get there and do well. You will not let things get in the way of your education.

I will continue to encourage you and support you through this last year of secondary school.

Greetings to your family.

Baraka,
Anne
Japheth
Wed, February 29, 2012 at 11:19 am GMT
Anne,
Thank you so much for your encouragements. I will always be focused to achieve my goal.

Its my wish that one day you will visit our area. Anne you are very much welcome. It is a wonderful place and our community is very much welcoming. I know you will love it

wishing you all the best.

Japheth
Anne
Fri, February 17, 2012 at 6:53 pm GMT
Hi Japheth,

Greetings to you and your family. I am happy to hear that you are working hard in your final year of secondary; I'm sure you will attain your goal of becoming a doctor.

I have not been to the part of Kenya where you live but maybe I will get there one day.

Wishing you well as you work hard in school to get a education that will take you further in life.

Anne
Japheth
Mon, February 13, 2012 at 8:14 am GMT
Anne,

Greetings! I am extremely happy for your kind gesture to help me complete my secondary education. In this last year, i am working extra hard in order to attain good grades and make it to the university.Despite the tedious walking to and from school, i am determined to achieve my goal of becoming a doctor in future.

I come from a village called Ngului in Yathui Division in Machakos County. Machakos county is in the eastern part of Kenya around 100 Km from Nairobi.

Once again thank you for writing to me. I wish you all the best in your daily activities.

Japheth
Anne
Sat, February 4, 2012 at 5:42 am GMT
Hi Japheth,

I am happy to help you further your education. I hope you are getting settled in school and back into the routine of studying and going to class. This is your last year in secondary; how exciting!

Please tell me where you come from - where is your village and where do you go to school. I have been to Kenya many times and am most familiar with Western. Are you near Kakamega or Kisumu? Are you near Nairobi? I would like to have an idea where you are.

I live in the United States in California. California is on the west side of the US and I live very close to the Pacific Ocean. It is a very beautiful place and I am very happy living here.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Wishing you the best with your studies.

Anne
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