Archives for December 2023

Emmanuel joined our program in 2010 at 11 years old, sponsored by Susan and David Plimpton. He graduated from Kenyatta University in 2022 with a Diploma in Business Information Technology. He has interned with Friends of Ngong Road as a TechMate and currently serves as an IT consultant. 

After graduation, Emmanuel won a year-long scholarship to an entrepreneurship program for young African leaders based in Ghana. He came to the US after being invited as one of 60 from over 6000 applicants world-wide to attend the United Global Sustainability Leadership Program on Hurricane Island in Maine.

The leadership program was a week-long stay, giving Emmanuel the opportunity to meet with over 33 sustainability leaders from across the world. Meeting the other leaders was a highlight of  the trip for him, as he made new connections with a multicultural population. He was glad to meet other leaders with diverse skills and have the opportunity to learn from them. A goal of his is to be a sustainability leader with a specialty in technology. 

This trip included flights from Nairobi to Boston, transfers to Hurricane Island, accommodations, and all meals. This was Emmanuel’s first lengthy flight, and he flew for 26 hours. He loved it!

After the Hurricane Island program , he went to Boston and visited Harvard University, which he says was also one of the best moments of his trip.

Emmanuel then had the chance to meet and work with the Friends of Ngong Road staff in the US. He met his sponsors with whom he shared many light moments. He also had the privilege of being invited to other sponsors’ offices and homes to share his transformational journey in our program. He was able to share his success story and highlight the great job that the Ngong Road Children’s Foundation and Friends of Ngong Road are doing.

Thanks to the guidance of Andy Walz, Lumin Fire, and Lido Nation, this journey transformed his perspective on life.

Brian

Brian wants to be an engineer.  He is an 11-year-old talented student, who needs a sponsor to help him continue his education and pursue his dream. Brian comes from a humble family which includes both his parents, a twin sister, and two other siblings. The financial constraints faced by Brian’s family make it challenging for them to consistently keep him and his siblings in school, let alone pay for all the other essential family needs.  Despite his family’s financial challenges, Brian remains dedicated to his education and aspires to make a difference in his community in his future. 

In his spare time, Brian indulges in his artistic talents, particularly drawing. He possesses a unique gift for the arts. His favorite subject in school is creative arts.

Brian’s parents are hopeful and firmly believe that with the support of a compassionate sponsor, he can complete his studies and achieve his goals. We believe that Brian’s potential is limitless, and with the right support, he can overcome the financial barriers hindering him and get the education he deserves. 

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Crystal

Crystal has a passion for learning and a drive for success.  Her aspirations extend beyond the ordinary; she dreams of becoming a pilot.

Crystal is a 9-year-old inquisitive girl who has a passion for learning and a drive for success. She excels academically, consistently ranking at the top of her class. She dreams of a future where she not only contributes to aviation but also wants to be the President of Kenya.

One of Crystal’s outstanding qualities is her leadership skills. Currently serving as a school leader, she takes responsibility for her class and demonstrates determination in the face of challenges. Crystal’s father speaks proudly of her, describing her as a child with immense potential, a resilient spirit, and one who doesn’t let failure stop her. She is not one to accept setbacks passively; instead, she embraces challenges with a willingness to learn and adapt. Although she excels in most subjects, her favorite subjects are math and science. Outside the classroom, she is a talented ballet dancer.

If Crystal is sponsored, she will enroll in one of our focus schools, where she will receive the education and support needed to continue to thrive academically and pursue her dreams. Your sponsorship will not only impact Crystal’s life but will contribute to the betterment of our society by empowering a driven and capable young girl.

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