James was orphaned after his mother died in 2003. He lives at the Flying Kites Leadership Academy with his brother Alex. James is a very hard-working student and a loyal friend to countless peers. When at home, he takes care of the Home's rabbits and tends to the cow.
School Year 2012
Pastory Leone comes from Moshi, and is one of the brightest students at Msamaria Street Children's Home in Moshi, Tanzania. When he was young, his father died and after his father died, his mother told him about school. His mother told him to avoid bad friends, and to focus on his studies, however she was soon unable to pay for Pastory's fees, and he had to drop out. Pastory was afraid to go back to school, because the school was angry that he could not pay. That is when Mr. Mapunda, the Director of Msamaria, found Pastory, and decided to help him. With the help of Msamaria and The School Fund, Pastory will be able to return to school, and continue his education. He says that, "often I like to read and to think about my life. Mr. Mapunda told me without reading, you will get a bad life. I will do good in everything. I will read everytime because I want to get a good life."
School Year 2012
James was orphaned after his mother died in 2003. He lives at the Flying Kites Leadership Academy with his brother Alex. James is a very hard-working student and a loyal friend to countless peers. When at home, he takes care of the Home's rabbits and tends to the cow.
School Year 2011
Tunu is one of four children (she has two older brothers and one older sister). She lives with her mother who sells clothing to support her family. Neither her mother nor any of her siblings attended secondary school. Tunu walks 30 minutes to school everyday. Tunu hopes to become a lawyer and acknowledges that a good education will bring her closer to becoming one. Tunu lives with her two brothers and mother and goes to a river to get water.
School Year 2011