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Syongwa is the first-born child in a family of four. She lives with her grandmother together with her siblings. Syongwa has been working hard in school. She has remained focused in achieving her dreams. Despite the challenges she faced in her primary education she managed to score exemplary marks. Her grandmother has remained to be her encouragement to do the best in school. Due to poverty her mother neglected the children and left them with their grandmother. Syongwa dreams to be a journalist in future in order to advocate for the plight of girls especially orphans in the media. She believes that hard work never goes unrewarded.

Where your donation goes

Total $500

Food

$110
Boarding

$130
Tuition

$110
Other

$30
Uniform

$120

Syongwa's Funding history

Year	Grade	Receipt	Status
2024	Form 4
2023	Form 3
2022	Form 2
2021	Form 1
2020	Form 1

Journal

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Syongwa

Wed, April 19, 2023 at 10:38 am GMT

Hi donors,
How are you all?It`s my hope that you are all okay and healthy.
I am very excited to inform you that i`m now at home.This is after coming to an end of the first term.This term was full of activities such as games,science contests and also much studies as teachers were in a rush to complete the syllabus.
I have also been exposed to some activities as a form four such as updating all notes from form one to form four and also revisiting all the set books at least three times before the second term begins.
School has been good and still working hard to achieve my goal and dream of becoming a successful journalist.
This holiday is gaming about three weeks and I am going to make good use of the Kenya Connect library by reading much books bearing in mind that this is my final year in high school.
Thank you all for helping support my education.May the Almighty God in heaven bless you all abundantly.

Syongwa

Wed, April 19, 2023 at 9:56 am GMT

Syongwa

Fri, March 17, 2023 at 11:21 am GMT

Hi donors,
How have you been?How are you going on with life?And the situation? GLOBAL WARMING! Is it becoming so unbearable in your places ?In Kenya its now a challenge.The sun is destroying vegetation with its much heat.Technology is the remaining solution we have to put it to an end.But how?We have already made the ozone layer useless.But wait!I am going to tell you something!!!I hope you are going to enjoy what follows down here!!!
I am extremely excited to write to you again!I am now at home for a short mid-term break which is taking three days only!School has been good and as a candidate I have learnt new ways of survival such as waking up early and sleeping late-at midnight- .Teachers have worked so hard to ensure syllabus coverage which they have completed actually.
There has been a lot of activities this term such as games and drama festivals.I participated in the drama festivals where I presented a choral verse with three of my classmates.Though we emerged position three in the competition,lack of backdrops on the stage denied us position two and one.It was a quite competitive item with about eighteen competitors.
I am very glad to inform you that my class is the best among all form four classes .This has been greatly attributed by our unity and discipline. Through this, teachers have decided to have the school captain from my class and other senior prefects in the school.My class is form four South.
I am very because of your great support in my education until now that am towards the completion of my high school education and making my dream of being a successful journalist a reality.
I am reporting back to school on Monday.I am also going to work so hard to brighten my future,the future of my family,my village,my country,the world and women who have no one to depend on in their daily endless troubles and trifles in their lives.
May the Almighty God in heaven bless you for your good support towards my education.
Bye!

Syongwa

Fri, March 17, 2023 at 10:29 am GMT

Hi Sharon,
I am really excited because of the letter you sent to me.Thank you so much.
I am very glad that you realised that I participate in the Kenya connect Radio Read aloud Show.I have always found it a great fun!I usually call and answer questions each day.
Tomorrow I cannot miss it actually.I use my grandmothers telephone to make the call.Each Saturday she makes sure that her phone has enough airtime so that I can make a call.She gets so excited when am on the phone answering questions and speaking with the radio presenter.
I am excited that I am now a candidate.I am working very hard and reading much to acquire more knowledge.I have also participated in drama festivals this term.I was reciting a choral verse in swahili called "UPISHI" meaning "cooking" with some of my friends.In the verse ,water and fire were trying to compete on who to be added by the cook in the meal to make it delicious .At the end, due to too much disagreements between water and fire on who to be added by the cook made the cooking pot break into pieces.The verse was quite interesting and I enjoyed performing it on stage.
I am now working on an article about the Kenya Connect and I will be glad to present it to you soon.I have also some articles about the suffering of Kenyan women in the hands of merciless creatures who are using their power and might to threaten and mistreat women.
I am working hard in school and I have found school quite interesting.I am very glad to hear of your visit to Vermont and its my pleasure to once visit that city.
In Kenya it has rarely rained for the last few months but yesterday it rained heavily.Rivers had dried up and boreholes had began producing little or no water since the water table had been greatly affected by the drought.
Its my pleasure to hear more from you.
Thank you so much for sharing good and encouraging information with me.
Schools are resuming on Monday and it is my pleasure to continue reading more from you.
May God bless you.
Bye! bye!

Sharon

Sat, January 14, 2023 at 12:27 pm GMT

Hi Syongwa! I saw that you were the Radio Read Aloud champion for Kenya Connect. I wish I were in Kenya to hear you. I am so happy that you still want to be a journalist. There are so many important stories to tell. I hope that some day you tell the story of Kenya Connect!

I wish you well as you proceed to Form 4. I know you will work hard in school and achieve. Keep reading books and write as much as you can!

I am in the state of Vermont where there is snow on the ground. On days off, I have been skiing which is fun. I've also been reading a lot of books! Take care and have a great school year! Sharon

Syongwa

Mon, November 28, 2022 at 10:05 am GMT

Hi donors,
How are you doings? I am very excited to inform you that am now at home for a long holiday which is going to take about two months.
School has been so busy with the teachers rushing towards completion the of the syllabus.
I am very glad to inform you that next year am a candidate.At school
I have been consulting very much especially in the sciences.I have seen a great improvement especially in Mathematics and Biology.
I am going to spend this holiday wisely by reading many novels to improve on my language;grammar and writing.I am also going to do much revision bearing in mind that next year I am doing my national examination.
I am very glad to inform you that today my younger sister and brother are doing their national exams to complete their primary school course.

I am very grateful to you all for helping supporting my education.May the Almighty God bless you abundantly.

Syongwa

Fri, September 23, 2022 at 11:10 am GMT

Hi Sharon,
How do you do?Hope you are very okay.I am very excited to write to you.I am going on well at school.
I am very grateful for the big support you have made towards my education by raising 100 dollars on the seventeenth of August during Match day.Thank you very much for enabling me continue with my education by funding my school fees .May the Almighty God bless you.

Syongwa

Fri, September 23, 2022 at 10:59 am GMT

Hi Kerryellen,
How are you?-Its my great pleasure to write to you.I am going on well at school.
I am greatly thankful for your support towards my education.I greatly thank you for raising 100 dollars for my school fees during August seventeenth Match day.Thank you very much for the support.Thank you for helping sustain me at school without being sent home for school fees.
I am working extremely hard to achieve my best at school.
May the Almighty God bless you abundantly.

Syongwa

Thu, September 22, 2022 at 11:22 am GMT

Hi donors ,
How are you?Hope you are extremely okay.Its my ardent pleasure to inform you that I am at home for a short break after the completion of the second term.
I am at home for a very short holiday which is taking about a week and I will be back for school again.
I have been working hard in school this term to achieve my best.
I am taking this opportunity to thank you all for supporting my education .Thank you and may the Almighty God bless you all.Bye

Syongwa

Fri, September 16, 2022 at 10:56 am GMT

Hi Sharon,
Hope you are extremely okay.I am very grateful to hear from you.I am very happy to receive a letter from you.I can still remember you when you used to come to my primary school ;that is Mbaikini primary.I am glad to hear that you were on a trip.Did you enjoy and take with you some souvenir to make you remember the trip?
Our country has a new president.His name is H.E. William Samoei Ruto. He is a very kind and warmhearted man.Immediately he was elected ,he announced new prices of fertilisers in the country.he did this to curb the disastrous deaths caused by drought and famine.He has assured the citizens a good government under his leadership.How are summers in your country?Here in Kenya they are usually hot and very dry.
I have been working extremely hard.I am greatly looking forward to getting the best results and join the best universities in the world.Next week I am going to be attending the library to read as many books as I can.I am looking forward to helping young women and see them emerge the heroines of the upcoming prosperous generation.
I am always annoyed when I see women and young girls being mistreated by some of the men.Some men do not seem to understand how important women are .They only decide to violate women's rights.They do not know what great things women can do.I am also glad to inform you that in my county the high positions are held by women.There are also about five elected women governors.This is an indication that women may be in a good position to be great people in future.
I am very happy to see the picture you sent me.How beautiful it is!Thank you so much.May the good Lord bless you for your support towards my studies.Thank you again.
Good bye!

Sharon

Wed, September 14, 2022 at 11:37 am GMT

Sijambo Syongwa!

I am excited that your classmates are calling you mtangazaj! We need more journalists in the world, especially women who can tell stories of the challenges that girls and women face. I think it's very exciting that you are anchoring news at events at your school. Public speaking is always hard (I still get nervous), but it is an important skill to have! If you every want to write an article for Kenya Connect let James or one of the staff know. I'd love to have a blog on our website by you!

I saw that the new Kenyan president was sworn in yesterday. I hope that he brings prosperity to your country. It will be interesting to see how he and the other newly elected officials do.

Recently my family and I went to Iceland on vacation. It's an interesting country with many geological features including geysers, Lava flows and volcanoes, glaciers, and mountains. It's very rugged and beautiful. We saw dozens of waterfalls too! Several of the nights we saw the northern lights which were beautiful and very magical. I've attached a pic of them.

It is becoming autumn in Maryland. The weather is becoming cooler and soon the leaves on the trees will change from green to orange, yellow, red and brown. It's usually quite beautiful. The apple crop is ready to pick as are pumpkins. It's a lovely time of the year in Maryland.

I hope you continue to work hard in school and keep writing. We need women like you who will tell the news and stories of the future!

Take care! Sharon (Mutanu)

Syongwa

Wed, August 3, 2022 at 8:51 am GMT

Hi donors,
How do you do?I am extremely excited to be here chatting with you. It's my ardent wish that you are all okay.I am very happy for you all.
I am glad to inform you that am back home for a short holiday break.I am also glad to inform you that in my country we are approaching the elections time.Every citizen is anxiously awaiting for Tuesday next week for electing new government officials.
In school, we have been so busy with a lot of activities including science contests and games.Teachers are also greatly in a rush of completing the syllabus.
I have greatly worked hard this term.I have always kept myself busy especially reading the set books during free lessons time.
I have also read a lot of novels to improve on my English.One of them is called "A Batter To Death".Its a very interesting book to read.I am so happy in school and still enjoy practising my career of being a successful journalist by anchoring news on events at school to my fellow students who have found it interesting and have given the name `"mtangazaji" in swahili which means a journalist.Am very happy about this and it has enabled me get more courage to speak in public without fear.
I greatly appreciate for your support in my studies.I would like meeting you all one day in my lifetime to thank you for your support in my studies.Thank you so much.May God bless you and the work of your hands abundantly.
Thank you.

Syongwa

Thu, July 7, 2022 at 12:40 pm GMT

Hi donors,
How are you?Hope you are alright.I am also fine.
I am now at home for a short holiday break which is taking a week .This term has been very busy.Teachers are rushing to make sure that they complete the syllabus before mid next term.This term we have been sleeping at midnight and waking up very early.There are also CC-TV cameras all over the school including inside each class therefore no indiscipline cases reported in the classes.
Next term we are going to complete the syllabus.I am going to continue working hard to achieve my best in studies.
Next week I am reporting back to school.
I greatly thank you for supporting and funding my education.
May the Almighty God bless the work of your hands abundantly.

Syongwa

Wed, March 2, 2022 at 10:52 am GMT

Hi donors,
I am very glad to inform you that I am going on well.I hope you are going on well too.
I am very glad to be here again from school after completing my third term and also my year in form two. Next term I am going to be back to school for my form three.
I greatly thank you for making me remain in school throughout without being sent home for the school fees.Thank you all.
Although it has been a very busy term, I have extremely worked hard especially in my weak subjects.I am very glad to inform you that during the course of the term, we did subject selection.For me, I chose one humanity and one technical subject;that is Geography and Business Studies respectively.
I am very happy to inform you that I emerged the best student in Geography in the form two class.I am also glad to inform you that I have improved my grade.
At school I have also engaged in clubs such as the Tax club where we were taught the importance of paying taxes to both the citizens and the government.I have also participated in the Journalism club.Here we competed on preparing news and also presenting them.I enjoyed the activities in this club very much .Would you like to hear some of my news presentations?
This holiday is going to take about two months and on April 27 we will be back to school.This holiday I am going to read as much as I can to achieve my target.I am going to borrow as much books as I can from the Kenya Connect library.
I am anxiously waiting for your replies.Thank you very much.
May the Almighty God bless you all.

Syongwa

Mon, January 3, 2022 at 9:45 am GMT

Hi donors ,
Hope you are really fine .Receive my new year`s greetings.I am glad to inform you that am going on well in my studies.Am also borrowing books from the library.Today I have borrowed a book called `THE WHALE READER` I have read the synopsis and it is really interesting am going to share the review with you after reading it.
Receive much greetings from my grandma.She keeps on praying for you everyday.I am really thankful for your support towards my studies.
May God bless you. Am going to get back to school on Wednesday this week.I will work hard in school to achieve my best.
Thank you to you all and bye bye !till next time.

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Seraphine

Tanzania

The experience that I had early in life was to score good marks in my class, whereby I got good grades which encouraged me to study hard in class. The difficult experience that occurred in my life was an accident on my way back home. I learnt that I should not play again in bad areas. In my life I am proud of myself. I was getting low marks in class but now I have managed to improve a lot. The most memorable and happiest thing in my life is to play football. It exercises my body regularly and hence strengthens my body system. My dream is to become a mechanical engineer. The best way to reach it is through studying hard in school, in physics, mathematics and chemistry. If I had power in my country, I would change the education system of the country so that it helps graduates to depend more on self-employment.

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Gideon

Tanzania

I have experience planting vegetables because my parents do that. Also, we have a garden at our home. Therefore, that is experience I have had in life. Apart from that experience, I also had a difficult experience when I failed my geography exam. That enabled me to learn how to cooperate with other students. I was so proud of myself when I performed well in my national exam. The memorable and happiest moment in my life will be when I reach my dream of being pilot. I will be so happy. My biggest dream is to be a pilot. I will get there through studying hard in physics, geography, and mathematics. After reaching my dream, I will help my parents to modify their cultivation system and to become professional farmers. From there they can expand the area of cultivation into a large plantation. Once I get a chance to have the power to change my country, I will build many airports in each region and some districts. This will help in the flexibility of transportation in my country.

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Godfridi

Tanzania

Experiences in my life are when I failed my examination during primary education and also when my parents failed to pay food for me. My difficult experiences in my life are when my parents have insufficient enough money to pay for all my basic needs at school such as food and other school contributions. The thing that makes me feel so proud of myself is when I succeeded in joining O-level education. This makes me feel that I will, I must, I can do everything. The most memorable and happiest thing in my life will be to reach my dream of being a doctor general so as I can help other people in society. My future dream is to be a GOOD surgical doctor. After me reaching my dream, I will give back help to my society and family, but also to WEF. I need to work hard upon reaching my dream in my life. Once I get chance to have power of changing anything in country, I will improve the education system by converting science subjects from theory to practical. In most of our schools, they teach science subjects mostly theoretically. I will start from there because as we know education is the key to every success in our people.

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