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About

I come from a big family. I have nine other siblings. We are all taken care of by my father who at this point is not working/unemployed. My older siblings have attended/still attend not-very-good schools. I was to follow suit until The School Fund came to my rescue. This is a "first" in my family. This is a common situation in Kibera. I am among the lucky few from financially disadvantaged families to get support from well-wishers.

Where your donation goes

Total $500
  • School Supplies
    $100
  • Uniform
    $100
  • Tuition
    $300

Ruth's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2018 Form 4
2017 Form 3
2016 Form 2
2015 Form 1

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Ruth
Tue, July 31, 2018 at 3:01 pm GMT
Hi good people, I have written a letter telling you my experience last term in school
Zubeda
Sat, November 26, 2016 at 10:15 am GMT
Hello Ruth,
how are you?my hopes are that you are doing fine with everything there in Kenya, i just wanted to ask you if you could be my friend because i really like you
Hoping to hear from you.
your admirer
Zubeda.
Nazreen
Tue, January 5, 2016 at 3:42 pm GMT
Hello Ruth! How are you? I hope you are enjoying and doing well at school. I am from South America. I'm very glad you got this opportunity with the school fund and hope you achieve your goals. What other hobbies do you have apart from singing? I wish I could sing! Best wishes
Martha
Tue, August 4, 2015 at 7:07 pm GMT
Dear Ruth,
I live in Alaska. My children have both finished college and have good jobs. I am very happy to help fund your education. When I was a girl my favorite auntie was named Ruth. She used to take me on adventures with her so your name brings back happy memories for me.
Sincerely,
Martha
Ruth
Wed, July 15, 2015 at 10:22 am GMT
Hello Sophie,
Thank you and your friends for the interest you have taken in me. I have heard a lot Australia and it's natural blessings. I used to think that Melbourne was the capital of Australia. Good to learn something new from a new friend. sad I am not able to see the kangaroo photo. I love the three of you. You all sound so interesting. How long have you been friends and are you in the same occupations?
Ruth
Wed, July 15, 2015 at 10:18 am GMT
Hello Alison G., Good to know that you are an engineer. It is my dream career and I hope I have what it takes to be an awesome one. I hear it is a tough discipline... is it true?
Ruth
Wed, July 15, 2015 at 10:14 am GMT
Hi Lynsey, Thank you so much. My favorite subject is math. I used to perform well when I was in grade 8 and now having joined secondary school am beginning to face a few challenges but I do hope this will change. I hope to cope with the challenges.Again, Thank you! Hope we will chat more on this platform. So what are you currently doing?
Sophie
Thu, July 2, 2015 at 8:38 am GMT
Hello Ruth

My name is Sophie and I actually know Lynsey and Alison. We were all very impressed by your dedication to become an engineer and wanted to help. We all live in a city called Canberra, which is the capital of Australia. I have attached a photo of an animal we have here in Australia called a kangaroo. They are native to Australia and so you won't find them anywhere else in the world. This kangaroo is a female. You can tell because she has her baby inside her pouch. A baby kangaroo is called a joey.

Hope to hear from you soon when you aren't too busy with school.

Best wishes,

Sophie
Alison
Thu, July 2, 2015 at 1:32 am GMT
Hello, my name is Alison. I am also an engineer! I am so happy to hear your favorite subject is maths!
Best of luck with your studies. You can achieve anything with hard work and persistence! Kind Regards, Alison
Lynsey
Wed, July 1, 2015 at 8:32 pm GMT
Hi Ruth, good luck in school this year! What subject is your favourite?
Best wishes xxx Lynsey
Ruth
Fri, June 26, 2015 at 8:50 am GMT
My name is Ruth Ochieng and currently studying at Olympic High School in Kibera. I learnt about the School Fund this year and I am pleased to be a member of this family. Your support is making my dream of achieving high academic excellence come true. I will dedicate all my effort towards achieving the best for myself and also for my society. Again, THANK YOU!

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