Worldwide, this school year is like no other. For Ngong Road students, like Michelle, it’s even more exceptional. After being out of school for much of 2020, the 2021 school year sprung into action in January. This year will have four semesters compared to a typical three-semester year.
Michelle and her fellow classmates will go non-stop until December… with no summer break.
Please support the “2021: Spring Forward – No Summer Break Ahead” campaign and make a big difference for our students. We are seeking to raise $15,000, which has been matched by anonymous gifts to fill these additional needs. That means any gift you give will be doubled, and all amounts are appreciated. We are getting close to reaching our goal! Help us meet the match.
The extra semester this year results in additional expenses such as transportation, supplies, and school fees. A gift of $75 covers the cost of giving 10 students soap, shoe shine kit, lotion, sanitary napkins, and toilet paper for a term; $350 covers the cost of transporting 20 kids back and forth to school for one term; and $1,200 covers the cost of providing breakfast and lunch for 70 primary students for one term.
Friends of Ngong Road students, families, and communities continue to be challenged by extreme poverty, HIV/AIDS, overcrowded living, limited access to quality healthcare and nutrition, and now this global pandemic.
Thanks to your support, you are helping children spring forward in 2021, making it possible for our students to continue to focus on school and transform their lives.
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