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I am the only child of a single mother. She works as a casual laborer and this helps in putting food on our table. Secondary education in Kenya is very expensive and this would require extra source of income which is not available at the moment. We live in the slums of Kibera. This is the largest slum in Kenya and poverty rate is very high. I work hard in school with one ultimate goal, to break the cycle of poverty. They say education is the best way and I believe in this philosophy.

Where your donation goes

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

Boniface's Funding history

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

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Nancy
Thu, March 1 at 10:15 am GMT
Boniface
How have you being?I am Nancy.A student learning from a school in Kenya.I am also pleased that to learn from your journal that you live in Kibera and despite the condition of the place you are really struggling in your studies.
I thank the Almighty for enabling me get this chance. I have always being in school and I thank the Almighty for his grace and mercy in my studies. As the rest of schools in Kenya have come for the midterm break ,we have also come for our break. I hope that even though the temperatures are high , I will my parents in doing their house chore and even in the clearing of garden so as to prepare for their next harvest.
As you are in your midterm what will you do to spend your break well?
I also hope that God will bless you in your studies as you go back to school .God bless you.
Thank you .
NANCY
Boniface
Fri, June 26, 2015 at 8:37 am GMT
To all the TSF group members I take this opportunity to engage you a bit. I am having a wonderful time in school and I hope the rest of the term will be as good. I am preparing for the final terminal exams and I hope to improve on my grades. I am lucky to be part of this wonderful people.
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