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Meet Rufinah

  • Age: 20
  • School Level: College (Certificate)
  • Favorite Hobby: Reading, Researching, Socializing/Networking, Traveling
  • Aspires to Become: Tour Guide
  • Home Background Information: Ruffina's story reflects the resilience and determination of a student facing challenges in pursuit of education. Living in a modest one-roomed house with her grandmother and cousin in a slum area, Ruffina's access to electricity aids her studies, demonstrating her commitment to education despite challenging living conditions. The absence of water connections in the houses necessitates the purchase of water, adding to the family's financial burdens. Ruffina's grandmother, being a housewife, faces challenges in providing adequate financial support, especially considering the high cost of living in their current circumstances.
  • Personality Traits: The student is determined, disciplined and self-driven to make a difference in the society.
  • What getting a sponsor would mean: Supporting her not only helps her complete her education but also provides her with the opportunity to pursue her dream career. By doing so, she can break the cycle associated with her living conditions and create a brighter future for herself.
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    Friends of Ngong Road
    100 1st St S #581308
    Minneapolis, MN 55458
    (612) 568-4211 | info@ngongroad.org

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