Yvonne is a student from Kenya. She needs $500 to stay in school and is currently 50% toward her goal.

Raised $250 from 2 donors Needs $250

About

Yvonne is the second born child in a family of five. She is a very bright student and wants to be a lawyer in future. Her dream of becoming a lawyer has been propelled by the need to help the less privileged in the society especially girls and mothers get justice. Her parents are unemployed and only depend on casual jobs to provide for the family. Yvonne believes that success never comes on a silver platter.

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  • Activity Fee
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  • Boarding & Food
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  • Medical
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  • Tuition
    $500
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  • Boarding Fees And Food
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  • Uniform
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Yvonne's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2020 Form 2
2019 Form 1

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Sophie
Mon, May 20, 2019 at 9:44 pm GMT
Hello Yvonne,
My name is Sophie and I am a 17 year old from Maryland, USA. Kenya Connect came to my school today and inspired me to help. I wish you all the best on your dreams of becoming a lawyer, that is a very important job. I am not sure if you will receive this but if you do, please feel free to respond.
Sincerely,
Sophie
Yvonne
Tue, February 19, 2019 at 7:19 am GMT
Greetings,
I hope you are fine.I am also fine.We are back home for our midterm break for about one week.The half term activities have been fine for me.Am glad for the great support you have given me for me to be in school.God bless you all.
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