The results are in and they are truly spectacular!
In addition to the $40,000 Truscott grant, we raised over $70,000 from 133 of our loyal and generous donors for a total of over $110,000.
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Notes from Paula-Visit to Nairobi
Hello all –
It’s been busy here in Nairobi! To describe the atmosphere in our office as chaotic is the understatement of the decade. We have 51 students getting deployed to various high schools. Before they report they invariably come to the office with their parent or guardian to get their trunk and mattress. So the office is FULL of kids, guardians, and stuff. In addition to these KCPE finishers, we have 37 high school graduates hanging around – attending computer lab, checking out books in the library, etc. The place is buzzing with activity. Peter, Naomi, and Tunda are all dealing with issues of one kind or another.
[Read more…]Volunteer Travel Grant-Katelyn
This year the camp program included the first-ever Friends of Ngong Road Camp Volunteer Travel Grant Award Winner – Katelyn Pastick. Katelyn is a senior at the University of Minnesota, studying medicine and planning to enter medical school next fall. She was the person selected from five applicants for the new Volunteer Travel Grant award introduced this year.
[Read more…]Meet Naomi Kamanda: Secondary Department Head at NRCF
Naomi Kamanda was the first employee of Ngong Road Children’s Foundation (NRCF), and like all other NRCF employees, she began her work with the organization as a volunteer.
Naomi was born in Nairobi and lived in Kibera (the largest slum in Nairobi) for most of her childhood. Her mother is a seamstress and her father works in the electronics field, primarily for a company in Tanzania. She has four brothers and is now 26 years old.
[Read more…]Marion: Top Performing Student and Aspiring Nutritionist
Marion, a Grade 9 student, has achieved remarkable academic success. Recently, she excelled in her end-of-term exams and became the top-performing student in her class, surpassing 92 of her classmates. Among the subjects in which she excelled are Integrated Science, Mathematics, Pre-Technical Studies, and English. Since joining the organization in 2019 as a Grade 3 student, Marion has shown great academic potential. Her strong performance across various subjects reflects her well-rounded intellect and dedication to her education.
Marion attributes her success to the support and opportunities that Ngong Road Children’s Foundation has provided her. “Ngong Road Children’s Foundation has supported my academic journey by providing school fees and learning materials.” She shared. She has also benefited from the various programs the organization runs for the welfare of our children. These include: computer studies, STEM education programs, book club, and art classes. Marion says that these have fostered her knowledge of technology, love for literature, and creativity.
In the future, Marion aspires to become a nutritionist. She hopes to help her community achieve better health through improved nutrition. With her dedication to education and the ongoing support of the Ngong Road Children’s Foundation, her dreams are attainable. Her greatest motivation is to be a role model for her younger siblings and peers.
Aside from her academic abilities, Marion is a friendly and hardworking individual, which contributes to her success. She enjoys listening to music and loves dancing with her friends. As a member of the NRCF Dance Crew, she participates in dance sessions during our Saturday Child Development Program.
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