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Benjamin is the first born child in his family. Both his parents live from hand to mouth but have been very supportive to Benjamin in his quest for education through doing casual jobs like drawing water for other people. Benjamin has always been very helpful to his parents in paying for his school fees by working casual jobs during school breaks. Despite all odds, Benjamin has stayed at the top of his class academically. He remains focused and is always ready to conquer any challenge that comes his way. For Benjamin, getting a good education is the only means to empower a community.

Where your donation goes

Total $168
  • Tuition
    $50
  • Food
    $68
  • Exams
    $50

Benjamin's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2013 Form 4
2012 Form 3

Journal

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Benjamin
Fri, October 26, 2012 at 11:31 am GMT
Hi Christi.
Thank you so much for your encouragements. Despite the challenges of academics, I am still focused to achieve my dream. I am encouraging you to continue pursuing your dream of becoming a lawyer. We all face challenges in achieving our dreams but we should never give up.

Best wishes,

Benjamin
Christi
Mon, October 22, 2012 at 4:50 pm GMT
Hi Benjamin,
I believe that you will achieve your dream of becoming a doctor. I have a dream to become a lawyer, and although I work hard to achieve it, sometimes it is difficult.

Good luck in your studies!

All the best,
Christi
Benjamin
Mon, April 23, 2012 at 8:30 am GMT
Kenya dream,

Hi Patrick,

Thank you so much for your concern on my education. Its true I have set high goals and I am determined to achieve my dream of becoming a doctor despite all odds. I wish you all the best in your studies.

Benjamin.
Kenya
Tue, March 27, 2012 at 7:49 pm GMT
Hi Benjamin, I am a student living in Cupertino, California, USA. I'm happy to hear that despite your many challenges you are striving to become a doctor and set high goals. Good luck!
Sincerely, Patrick
Member of Kenya Dream
Benjamin
Mon, March 19, 2012 at 6:16 pm GMT
Carly,
Once again i want to thank you and Kenya Connect for the continued support. I am very much eager to hear from your friends and i will be glad to communicate with them.

Kenya is fine but just like your area the weather is abnormally hot. We are waiting for the long rains that are due to start by the end of this month and run until May. So we have prepared our fields ready for the rains. People have already harvested Corn and beans from the previous rain season. In Kenya we experience two rain seasons.

The first term is coming to and end. We are eagerly waiting for the end term exams. I am studying hard to score well in the exams. Wishing you all the best in your studies.

Benjamin
Carly
Fri, March 16, 2012 at 5:45 pm GMT
Hi Benjamin!

I am very sorry for the late reply! I am so excited because I have gotten more students from my school involved in The School Fund, and they would like to write to you as well - there will be a lot of journals coming your way soon!

Thanks for telling me a bit about Kenya. What crops do people harvest at this time? The fact that you experience two seasons is interesting - we have four seasons here in Maryland. Right now we are experiencing abnormally warm weather for the month of March. I like warm weather, though, so I cannot complain. Because it is so warm right now, I like to go outside a lot and play tennis. Do you like playing sports?

I hope your classes are going well for this new term. I always like beginning new classes - there are so many new things to learn. I especially hope you are enjoying math, biology, and chemistry!

I am so glad Kenya Connect and The School Fund could help you with your school tuition. Dedicated and driven students such as yourself truly deserve a great school experience. I know you will work very hard to achieve your goal of becoming a doctor!

Take care,
Carly
Benjamin
Mon, February 13, 2012 at 8:58 am GMT
Carly,

Greetings! I am happy to hear from you. Thank you for taking your time to write to me. I am fine and working hard in school in order to achieve my goals.

I would like to sincerely thank you for enabling me to stay in school through paying my school fees. I am happy because of Kenya Connect and The School Fund for this fortunate gesture.

Kenya is within the tropics so we experience only two seasons i.e. wet and dry seasons. Currently we are in the dry season and it is quite hot with temperatures as high as 30 degrees Celsius. it is harvest time and people are busy harvesting their crops.

In school we are very busy with our studies. This is the first term in the year and we are in new classes.

I love maths, biology and chemistry. I am happy to know that you love maths too. I also love reading.

Thanks once more for your tireless efforts to give me the opportunity to achieve my dreams in future.

Benjamin
Carly
Wed, February 8, 2012 at 2:43 am GMT
Hi Benjamin!

My name is Carly Greenspan. I work with Kenya Connect and The School Fund. I am a student in Maryland, a state on the east coast of the US. It is very nice here, although it is a bit cold right now. I'd love to hear about your home!

How is school going? I see that one of your favorite subjects is math - I like math a lot too! I like to read as well. The book I am reading right now is called The Kite Runner. It is very good! I have never read Shrines of Tenderness. What is it about?

Best of luck in school! Take care!
-Carly
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