Friends of Ngong Road

We empower Nairobi children living in poverty to transform their lives through education and support, leading to employment.

Meet Elly

  • Age: 8
  • School Level: Grade 3
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  • Aspires to Become:
  • Home Background Information: Elly lives with his mother and three siblings in a humble home. His mother is the sole breadwinner following her separation from the children’s father. She earns a living through a small business with an unpredictable income, making it difficult to consistently meet the family’s needs. Due to these financial challenges, Elly has at times been forced to miss school because of a lack of school requirements, leading to interruptions in his education. Despite these hardships, he remains a very determined and hardworking boy who dreams of becoming a pilot in the future. However, this dream may be cut short if the family’s financial instability continues.
  • Personality Traits: Creative, supportive, and outgoing
  • What getting a sponsor would mean: Through sponsorship, Elly will be able to access uninterrupted education and obtain the resources he needs to pursue his dreams. In addition, the sponsorship will ease the family’s worries by giving them hope and assurance that his future is secure.

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