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James has been under the care of his elder brother after the death of his father in 1997. His mother lives in the countryside with the younger siblings. Being a teacher at an informal primary school in Kibera, James' brother struggles to raise school fees for him owing to the fact that he has a young family with two kids to provide for. This situation puts James' future in school in the balance since his brother has already stated that if the load gets too heavy for him then he will have no option but to stop paying his younger brother's fees. Having James on this platform is ensuring his continued stay in school and securing his otherwise bright future in the academic circle.

Where your donation goes

Total $500
  • Boarding Fees
    $250
  • Tuition
    $150
  • Food
    $100

James's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2015 Form 4
2014 Form 3
2013 Form 2

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Timothy
Thu, February 7, 2013 at 6:12 pm GMT
Hey James!

I hope that you are doing well. I'm writing from Boston, which is north of New York in the United States. Just writing to say hi. I know Ken and Jeff well. I first met Ken a while ago when we started working together. How are your studies? I'm glad that you are back in school. I'm going to go back to school next year, I'm working this year.

Tim
James
Wed, January 16, 2013 at 2:14 pm GMT
Hi.I am now in school and i am very happy the fee has promtly.
May God bless all of you who contributed towards this.
bye
God bless you.
James
Wed, December 26, 2012 at 9:36 am GMT
Hi Danica,I wish you a happy new year 2013.I hope God will take us through this new year safely.Right now I am helping my old mother at home, and very we soon we shall open school,and I am happy I am going proceed to the next level that is Form two.
I will still say thank you very much for your assistance.

Yours faithfully
James Ochwach
James
Tue, December 11, 2012 at 12:06 pm GMT
Hi Danica, I first appreciate the favor you have done to me and may you be rewarded for your kindness. My most favorite subjects are Christian Religious Education, Biology and Physics. I like these three subjects with my whole heart and I hope my career will come out from one of them. Besides academics, I am also active in co-curriculum activities. I like playing football and I played for my school and received two trophies, best defender and a most promising talent. Nawe pia akubariki.
James
Thu, December 6, 2012 at 8:31 am GMT
Hello Danica,
I am so grateful for the support you and your team are giving me in my education. My hobbies are playing soccer and listening to music. In class, my favorite subjects are: Maths, Biology and Chemistry.
How about you? what do you do in life?
Kenya
Mon, September 17, 2012 at 2:56 pm GMT
Hi James,
How are you? My name is Danica and I am part of a club called Kenya Dream. We are very happy that we have this opportunity to help you out with school. What are your hobbies? What are your favorite subjects in school?
We look forward to hearing from you!
Mungu akubariki,
Danica
James
Wed, September 5, 2012 at 7:16 am GMT
JAMES STEVE OCHWACH
I am so glad with the Sponsorship I have been offered. Now I want to put more effort in my studies to fulfill my dreams. I want to be an electrical engineer and for that I want to go to the Jomo Kenyatta university to fulfill my dreams.
I future I want to help the needy people to fulfill their dreams too. I pray to God to give me knowledge to study.
Thank you very much.

Yours faithfully
James Steve Ochwach.
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