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Francis is the third born child in a family of six children. Born in 1995 in Ngamba village, Francis is a well-behaved boy who has always been out to seize any opportunity that comes his way. Before joining Ngamba Secondary School in 2010, Francis was enrolled in Iiani Primary School where he received exemplary scores in his final exams. Francis is always supportive to his parents and helps in family chores like cultivating. He also does casual jobs to support his parents in paying school fees. His father deserted the family and remarried. Francis' mother takes care of her big family solely through casual jobs like washing clothes for people. Francis is a very smart student in class and earns an A average. For him the opportunity to get a good education is his only hope for a bright future.

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Total $246
  • Tuition
    $83
  • Lunch
    $96
  • Examination Fees
    $67

Francis Wambua's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2014 Form 4
2013 Form 3
2012 Form 2

Journal

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Christi
Thu, June 20, 2013 at 8:33 pm GMT
Hi Francis,
I am happy to hear that you are working extra hard to get good grades in school. What do you like to study best? I only have one week left in my job and then I will take a break before going to law school. I appreciate your well wishes. I am a little nervous about starting school again, but I think that if I work hard enough, I will be able to achieve my goal to become a lawyer.

All the best,
Christi
Francis Wambua
Thu, May 9, 2013 at 7:55 am GMT
Hi Christi,
Nice to hear from you. We are happy that our elections were peaceful. We are now anticipating to see the president fulfill his promises.

I am happy to hear that you will be back to law school. I am wishing you all the best.

I am working extra hard in school to achieve good grades.

All the best
Francis.
Francis Wambua
Thu, May 9, 2013 at 7:52 am GMT
Hi Danisha,

I'm happy to hear from you again. We are now back to school after a three week vacation. In school i am still working hard to achieve my dream of becoming an ambassador for my country.

We do speak several languages like mothertongue(kikamba), English and Kiswahili. I love to celebrate Christmas. Hope you pass in your exams.
Francis.
Project
Wed, May 8, 2013 at 10:40 pm GMT
Hi Francis,

Please excuse my late reply-- I've been finishing my school exams. I am so happy to hear that you are doing well and aspiring to be such a strong willed young man! What is your dream for the future?

I'd love to hear more about your culture. What languages do you speak? What is your favorite day of celebration?

Best wishes.

-Danisha
Christi
Thu, April 25, 2013 at 9:07 pm GMT
Hi Francis,
I'm glad to hear that you are well! I watched the elections in Kenya with great anxiety and anticipation. I am happy to hear that the elections were peaceful. In America we held elections late last year and Barack Obama won again. I am proud to have a Kenyan for a president.

I am working hard to achieve my dream of becoming a lawyer. I was admitted to law schools and I plan to join one in the fall-- perhaps the one that Barack Obama attended. What is the dream that you are working for?

All the best,
Christi
Francis Wambua
Wed, April 17, 2013 at 10:26 am GMT
Hi friends,
Thank you so much for supporting my education. I am currently in form 3 and i hope to complete my high school next year. I am very grateful to TSF for considering the less privileged students like me to have the opportunity to learn. I am working hard to achieve my dream. To all TSF students i wish you well as you work hard to achieve your goals.

Francis
Francis Wambua
Thu, March 7, 2013 at 7:59 am GMT
Hi Danisha,
I am happy to meet you. I am doing well in school hope same applies to you.My family is also doing well. I have heard of peace pal. our school is writing peace letters to friends through Kenya connect. I love peace and when our country is peaceful i am happy because we can do many things without fear. I see you love culture please feel free to ask me any question about our culture.

Our country held general elections on 4th and we are waiting for the results to be announced.

I'm wishing you well in your studies.

Francis
Project
Tue, March 5, 2013 at 11:29 pm GMT
Hi Francis,
My name is Danisha Romero. I am a Freshman in college at the University of New Mexico and work for a local non-profit called Project PeacePal. How is school going for you? I hope very well. I see that you take an interest in history-- as do I. I love learning about different cultures, particularly about art and music. I love to sing and write and currently I'm learning to play guitar.

I have a few questions for you if you don't mind me asking. What makes you feel at peace? Or for the lack of better words, what makes you happy? Also, how is your mother and family?

Take care and I hope to hear from you soon!

Your new friend,
Danisha Romero

P.S. attached is a picture of me.
Francis Wambua
Fri, October 26, 2012 at 11:20 am GMT
Hi Christi,
I am happy to receive your journal. Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I am still working hard in school.

During the vacation I was busy helping my parents in preparing our farm. The vacation was to last for one month but it was prolonged by a teachers strike. During the vacation I did not forget my books so after working in the farm I took sometime to revise my notes. On Sundays after church I go to the local market to watch movies.

Wishing you all the best

Francis
Christi
Mon, October 22, 2012 at 4:31 pm GMT
Hi Francis,
Congratulations on your achievement! A B- is a very good grade. I hope that you will continue to do well in school. I know that hard work will help you get good grades.

Please let me know how you spent your vacation. In the US, students have school holidays from June-August. When I was in school I used to spend my school holidays in New Hampshire. I'm including a picture below so that you can see what New Hampshire looks like.

All the best,
Christi
Francis Wambua
Thu, August 30, 2012 at 1:37 pm GMT
Kenya Dream
Hi friends,

I am very grateful for your support. We are currently on August vacation that is almost coming to an end. We will report back to school on September 4th 2012. The second term was very busy with academics and ball games. I am happy because i improved in my end of term exams were i managed to score a grade of B-. During the vacation i am still working hard as i seek to attain my goals in life.

Wishing you all the best!

Francis
Francis Wambua
Tue, April 24, 2012 at 6:35 am GMT
Kenya Dream

Hi sally Kim.

Nice to hear from you. I am fine and still working hard to achieve my goals. Thanks so much for your concern on my education.

Francis.
Kenya
Tue, March 27, 2012 at 7:51 pm GMT
Hi Francis! I hope you're having a nice day. I wish you the best on all your academic endeavors!
Bye!
-Sally Kim
Member of Kenya Dream :3
Francis Wambua
Wed, March 21, 2012 at 12:41 pm GMT
Carly,
Thank you very much for your journal. I appreciate your efforts of making sure that i am always in school. I love the idea of communicating with other students through The School Fund. I know i will learn a lot from them.

Currently we are towards the end of first term and i am working hard to score well in the end term exams. I am always focused to achieve my goal.

Sundays is my day off from school. I go to church in the morning and Play football with my friends in the afternoon. I also help in the household chores.

Thank you once again for your encouragements. I will keep communicating with you.

Francis.
Carly
Fri, March 16, 2012 at 6:04 pm GMT
Hi Francis!

I'm so happy to hear from you! I apologize for the late reply, but the good news is that more students from my school are getting involved in these journals, so there will be more journals coming your way soon!

I am so glad you are now able to concentrate on your studies. It is so important that you have the opportunity to pursue your goals and aspirations. I think it is really neat that you would like to become an ambassador. I would like to hold a job in diplomacy and foreign relations as well! Learning about other cultures and languages is so interesting.

Wow, four kilometers is a nice-sized walk. I sometimes walk to school as well because I like to be outside for a little while before and after the school day. What do you like to do on Sundays when you don't have school?

I'm so happy that you like being in school. With your hard work, I know you will accomplish your future goals!

Take care!
Carly
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