Muthini is a student from Kenya. She needs $500 by January 1, 2025 to stay in school and is currently 11% toward her goal.

Raised $55 from 2 donors Needs $445

About

Muthini is the third born in a family of six. Her father is a drunkard and abusive and has neglected the family leaving the mother the only sole bread winner. She currently does casual jobs and the burden of taking care of the large family has overwhelmed her. Muthini is very determined and aggressive to achieve her dreams and become a doctor in future. Doing thorough revision and consulting with her teachers earned her a trump card. She likes reading storybooks and believes that hard work pays and never goes unrewarded. Muthini loves reading storybooks.

Where your donation goes

Total $500
  • Food
    $150
  • Books
    $50
  • Tuition
    $300

Muthini's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2025 Form 4
2024 Form 3
2023 Form 2
2022 Form 1

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Muthini
Fri, April 5 at 10:12 am GMT
Hi Melissa?hope you are fine and doing well.I am fine too and kicking on well with my academics.The term had been a busy one where many activities were partaking on.We had games activities together with science Engineering Fairs.We interacted
with my students from different schools and learnt more
from them .Under the Science Fair,I participated up to county
levels.Besides that we had conducive environment for learning where climate was the best one.I had eagerly tried my level best to recover the time wasted during the competition.As we
had closed the school,I will put effort to my areas of weakness to improve more.Moreover,I will not forget to thank you for your support.Thank you and have a nice time.
Muthini
Fri, March 1 at 10:55 am GMT
Hi friends and donors? I hope you are fine.I am fine too and kicking on well with my academics very well.During this half term I did not encounter any challenges.My studies have been running smoothly.We had athletics and I participated in 100 meters race and emerged a winner.As we are reporting back on 4th March 2024,I will not lower my focus.I will not forget to thank you for your contribution towards my education.Have a good time.Bye bye.
Muthini
Fri, March 1 at 10:44 am GMT
Hi Melissa?

I am so happy to hear from you again.I hope you are fine.

I am fine too and I am focusing on well with my academics. The first half of the term has been very good. I did not encounter any challenges.
I had earlier seen in your post that you had asked me about my best subject.English and Biology are my best subjects.I like them because they will help me in my speaking and also to build up my career of becoming a doctor.
I also enjoy reading storybooks.My favourite one is titled, "The River Between".

The weather here is rainy. People are preparing to plant. As we are going back to school on 4th March 2024,I will continue to focus on my studies.I will not forget to thank you for your support in my education.

Wishing you a nice time.

Kinds regards,
Muthini.
Melissa
Wed, January 10 at 7:04 pm GMT
Hi Muthini,
So glad to hear that you have started back at school for the 2024 session. I imagine you are having a good time with your friends and with the teachers. You are right - the sky is the limit, if you know what goals you are pursuing, work hard, and ask for help when needed!
What is your favorite subject? What kind of work do you hope to undertake when you finish your studies? Do you enjoy reading books - if so, what is one of your favorites?
In my town, we are preparing for very cold weather with a little snow this weekend and early next week. I like the snow, but am not thrilled about how cold it might be! I must wear many layers of clothes when I go outside to stay warm. I am always amazed that birds survive below-freezing temperatures. We have many species of birds where I live, from finches, chickadees, cardinals to hawks, eagles, herons, and more. I've included a picture of a heron at a nearby lake.
It is good to hear from you - I look forward to another update!
Muthini
Mon, January 8 at 8:57 am GMT
Hi friends and donors?Hope your are going on very well.Am fine and happy too.I have enjoyed my holiday and christmas well.I hope that you also enjoyed.During this holiday I have learnt many things from my parents.I have learnt how to cultivate and do home chores.I had interacted with many friends during the holiday.I also enjoyed playing football with my friends.I am happy as we are resuming our studies on 9th January 2024.As we go back I will be happy to join a new class.In school I will purposely thrive hard to improve more in my academics.I will focus on knowing that, the sky is the limit.I will not forget to thank you for your contribution towards my education.Feel appreciated so much.Thank you very much.Have a nice time.
Muthini
Fri, November 17, 2023 at 10:11 am GMT
Hi Tim and Virginia Mckenna?I hope that you are all fine.I am fine too and doing well with my education.First of all I want to thank you all for your contribution towards my education .Feel appreciated for your funding in making my learning smooth. As we are at a long holiday, I have purposely decided to put maximum co operation in my revision to improve my work.I am working hard knowing that hard work pays and never goes unrewarded.Once more thank you very much and have a nice time.Bye bye.
Muthini
Fri, November 17, 2023 at 9:24 am GMT
Hello Francis Seow?

I am fine and also doing well with my academics.First and foremost I want to send my gratitude to you for your contribution towards raising funds for my education.

The schools are now closed and I am at home for a long holiday. I am doing my best to improve on my English by doing some revision and reading storybooks.

Thank you for your support.

Kind regards,
Muthini.
Melissa
Tue, October 31, 2023 at 7:04 pm GMT
Here is another picture of fall leaves.
Melissa
Tue, October 31, 2023 at 7:04 pm GMT
Hi Muthini,
I am glad to hear from you, especially that you had a good term. I don't know what a candidate is - does that mean you are preparing to graduate from school?
I hope you have a lot of interesting books to read during your long holiday. I am starting a book today by an author who lives in my hometown. We are the same age, but went to different schools. She is one of my favorite authors (Ann Patchett). She also owns a bookstore here and is often there to talk to customers.
It is fall here in the U.S. and it has been beautiful. The leaves on the trees change color from green to amazing yellows, reds, orange, pink, and brown. I'm sharing a picture from a lake where I like to walk in the woods.
I look forward to hearing from you again.
Peace and love, Melissa
Muthini
Fri, October 27, 2023 at 8:19 am GMT
Hi Melissa?I hope you are going on well.I am fine and happy as from now am a candidate.In school I enjoyed the conducive environment we had that contributed to smooth learning.It was a busy term that prepared every one to the next class.We were all focused as well as giving the form fours easy time for their revision.Melissa,I had seen your earlier post asking me about my best subject.My best subjects are English and Geography. Geography helps me to know more about the earth we live in. Since we have closed the school for the long December holiday I will keep my self busy with books and also help my parents.Thanks Melissa for your concern and have a good time.
Melissa
Thu, August 24, 2023 at 9:44 pm GMT
Hi Muthini! I was so happy to hear from you yesterday and learn that you are doing so well in school. You said that you enjoy poem reciting. Do you also write poetry? Have you heard of the American poet named Mary Oliver? She is one of my favorite poets. She has a collection titled "Why I Wake Early" - it has some beautiful poems based upon her walks in nature.
It sounds as if you have set some very high goals for yourself this year, with plans on how to accomplish them. Good for you!
What is your favorite subject in school?
What books are you reading, to build your language and writing skills? Do you have a favorite author? Musician or band?
I am taking online classes right now, to prepare myself for a new job in Data Analytics. I am 60 years old and still love to learn new things!
I'm attaching a picture of me, from a recent trip to Oregon (on the west coast of the U.S.) - in front of a gorgeous waterfall.
I hope your first week of school goes well. I look forward to hearing from you again. Peace and love, Melissa
Muthini
Wed, August 23, 2023 at 11:00 am GMT
Hi Melissa?I hope you are fine.I am fine too and doing well with my academics.During that term,I had been involved in many co curricular activities like music poem reciting.Besides that we also had languages contest where I was one of the best students.Melissa,during this holiday,I had purposely decided to do set books to build my language in writing and also speaking.As we are opening school on 28th August 2023,I do put my effort best to make sure I do not retain to the same position for last term.Through your support to my school fees I will not forget to congratulate and say thank you very much.Have a good time Melissa.
Muthini
Fri, June 30, 2023 at 2:07 pm GMT
Hi Melissa?I hope that you are going on well.I am also fine and am going on well with my studies.During this vacation I have read my books including the Samaritan.Before midterm , I had been involved in music and poem reciting.Am putting much effort in my academics to continue improving my grades.After opening, we will be competing in an English contest and I will emerge a winner. As we are resuming our studies on 3rd July 2023, am eager and determined to hit the hard areas in my academics.I will not forget to say thank you for your support towards my studies.Thank you very much and have a nice day!
Muthini
Wed, May 3, 2023 at 11:46 am GMT
Hi Melissa! I am glad to hear from you again.I hope you are fine and you are going on well.I am also doing on well especially in my academics.My academics during this term were not poorly done.I enjoyed so much to be in form three.In school i had been involved in various activities especially in co-curricular activities.I played basketball up to sub county level.My best subject is English and Geography.I also like Mathematics and Biology.During this term i had been involved in science fair Engineering in which i participated up to county levels.I also look forward to take a course in Engineering in one of the biggest University.We also had a show at Tsavo National park,where i saw lion,zebra and giraffe.It was such a wonderful walk that i enjoyed very much.During this holiday, I had been helping in weeding.This is
a season for long rains and is very wet.Melissa,which is your season now?We plant maize,beans and peas.Do you like to plant and what do you plant?As we are resuming our studies on 9th May 2023 i will put more effort on my weak subjects.I will not forget to thank you for your support towards my education.Thank you very much.Have a good time-Melissa!
Melissa
Sun, January 22, 2023 at 7:21 pm GMT
Hi Muthini, it was good to hear from you! I have not heard of the book, Land of Promise. What is it about? Are you finding it interesting? I recently read a book called Unlikely Animals (it is fiction) about a man who has brain cancer and has visions of animals as a result. The story is both funny and sad at the same time, but good things happen as a result of his visions.
I just took at walk at Radnor Lake, which is where I tend to see all the birds I mentioned in my previous post. Today it is overcast with a little rain. I saw a bald eagle and a red-bellied woodpecker. I think many of the other birds were in their nests!
So you go back to school on 24 Jan. What is your favorite subject? I liked my English class (because I love to read), and also enjoyed foreign languages, philosophy, and art classes. I didn't do as well in science and math, but guess what? I majored in engineering in college, which required A LOT of science and math! I guess it took having the right teachers and classes that interested me. I love math and science now - but mainly, I love the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that come with engineering. Do you have hopes of attending college/university someday?
I look forward to hearing from you again.
With love,
Melissa
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