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Alex lives with his mother, a Volunteer Community Health Worker for AMREF, who supported him throughout primary school. He is her only child. Alex's father has always been absent from his life. During his final year of primary school, Alex, unable to pay for his fees, books, and food, was often sent home. Sometimes, he says, his and his mother's electricity was cut off.

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Total $500
  • Tuition
    $100
  • Food
    $100
  • Boarding Fees
    $300

Alex's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2014 Form 4
2013 Form 3
2012 Form 2

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Richard
Mon, October 10, 2011 at 7:22 pm GMT
Hi. Alex. It is great to hear from you. I am glad that you are enjoying life on your mid-term break. I have been thinking of you as, last Saturday, our church had a visit from some Osiligi Maasai Warriors. There were seven men and women on a tour of Scotland and England and they sang and danced for us in order to raise funds for their village of Kisamis, 30 miles south-west of Nairobi. They have done similar tours for a number of years, but this is the first time that we have seen them perform. it was a very enjoyable performance. We bought some colourful bead craft necklaces that they were selling, and these are now hanging on my study wall to remind me of Kenya. My best wishes to you. Richard
Alex
Mon, October 10, 2011 at 10:42 am GMT
Hi Youngkuk Lee.I hope you are doing well in your studies.On my side I am doing well but I am still struggling hard to do more better.I wish you well in your studies .Alex.
Alex
Mon, October 10, 2011 at 10:33 am GMT
Hi Richard.I hope you are doing well. I am enjoying my mid-term break I am glad being at home again.Furthermore I am doing well in my academics and in my sports. In addition I wish you well in your activities.Alex.
Richard
Sun, September 11, 2011 at 3:20 pm GMT
Hi Alex. I am fine, thank you. I am pleased that you have enjoyed your holiday and community service. I wish you all the best for your 3rd term and I hope that you enjoy making the most of your opportunities. I will be thinking of you in beautiful Kenya as the weather starts to turn colder here. I look forward to hearing what you have been up to, in due course. Richard
Alex
Fri, August 26, 2011 at 8:49 am GMT
Hi Richard.How are you.I'm doing well in my studies and I have achieved my goal although I hope for more next term.In addition my holiday is cool, and I am enjoying conducting my community service.I hope you do well in your holiday.As I am going back to school I wish you all the best.Alex
Richard
Tue, August 9, 2011 at 6:11 pm GMT
Hi Alex. I am glad that you are doing well with your studies and that you are being given a chance to consider all your career choices this holiday. Aviation would be a really exciting career. All my best wishes to you. Richard
Alex
Tue, August 9, 2011 at 1:10 pm GMT
Hi,Lee and Richard,I am doing well with my studies.This holiday I am going on with studies about University Application.From this I have learned a lot and I chose Embry Riddle University at Florida as my choice university.It deals with Aviation and that is my dream career from now.I have learned a lot about this.BYE.Alex
Richard
Fri, June 24, 2011 at 5:33 pm GMT
Hi Alex - good to hear from you. I am pleased that you are doing well with your studies. I also enjoyed swimming when I was at school - I likek back stroke the most. I really hope that you get to become a great journalist. Kwaheri for now. Richard
Alex
Fri, June 24, 2011 at 1:56 pm GMT
Hey YoungKuk.How are your studies.I thank you for your contribution in paying my school fees.I hope you excel in your studies and i wish you all the best always.
Alex
Fri, June 24, 2011 at 1:39 pm GMT
Hey Richard.First i want to thank you for your commitment in contributing in paying my school fees in Dagoretti High School.Am doing great in my studies and also in my sporting like swimming.Am also working extra hard in building my career which is becoming a journalist in future.Best wishes from me as you continue with your job.Alex
Alex
Fri, June 24, 2011 at 1:10 pm GMT
Hey Richard.
Richard
Sun, May 29, 2011 at 6:04 pm GMT
Jambo Alex. I am very pleased to help fund your studies at Dagoretti High School. I am a Property Adviser in London, England but was born in Nairobi and lived in Nairobi, Nyeri and Kisumu as a child. I returned to Kenya earlier this year after a gap of 45 years and had a great time in Nairobi and Kisumu. I was very impressed with the Harambee spirit and friendliness everywhere. Good luck with your studies. Richard
Alex
Wed, May 18, 2011 at 5:25 am GMT
Hello Lee!
We opened school and studies are good, I am struggling to get my school fees for my mum has been sick for the past two months.I really appreciate your help and keep up with the same spirit.
Youngkuk
Fri, April 29, 2011 at 6:53 pm GMT
Hi Alex!
I'm a student at Palo Alto High School, and
I hope you're doing well, and I hope that you manage to get
all of the funds that you need, I'm sorry that I wasn't able to
donate much, but I'm sure you'll get everything you need!
Alex
Thu, April 21, 2011 at 9:49 am GMT
Hey am Alex a student from Dagoretti High School.Am doing fantastic in my holiday.My tution and my computer studies are great since i enjoy most studying computer.However much greetings from me.
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