My name is Joseph. I’m 16 years old. I live with my mother and three siblings. I enjoy dancing and playing football, however, my biggest passion is reading. My favourite book is Tao Te Ching. This book consists of 81 short chapters or verses that guide how to live a balanced and harmonious life. The title “Tao Te Ching” roughly translates to “The Book of the Way and its Virtue” or “The Classic of the Virtuous Way.”

In 2018, I joined the Ngong Road Children’s Foundation and enrolled in one of their focus primary schools. . Currently, I am in High School, Form 2 (10th grade) My favorite subject is business, and during my free time, I enjoy reading and mingling with my friends

I aspire to become a lawyer and solve big cases to help people who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer. My role model is Abraham Lincoln. He was a lawyer who practiced law with John T. Stuart before partnering with Stephen Logan and William H. Herndon. He became a prominent railroad lawyer in Illinois before being elected as the 16th president of the United States. During his presidency, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation and was unfortunately assassinated in 1865.

Besides my academic and personal goals, I am also focusing on maintaining my purity and health by avoiding drug intake at all costs. I strongly believe that a healthy lifestyle is crucial for success. Lastly, I would love to visit Dubai one day and expose myself to proper urbanization.

My name is Tiana, and I am 11 years old. I live with my grandma and I have two siblings. My hobbies include reading and acrobatics, and my favorite book is Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. In 2021, I joined the Ngong Road Children’s Foundation and was enrolled at Jagiet Academy, which is one of the program’s focus schools.

Currently, I’m in grade six, and during my free time, I like to learn new things and review the lessons taught by teachers. My favorite subjects are science and mathematics. I love mathematics because it’s like a puzzle that helps me understand the world, and science because it teaches me about plants, animals, the human body, weather, and even outer space! Science also encourages me to think critically and be curious.

When I want to relax, I enjoy reading, and sometimes, I listen to music. My dream is to become a surgeon because they have the skills and knowledge to fix people up. Surgeons can perform surgeries and use special tools to make people healthy again. It is amazing how they can fix broken bones, remove tumors, and even transplant organs. Being a surgeon would also allow me to make a real difference in people’s lives and learn even more about the human body.

During Saturday programs, I like spending time with our mentors, participating in different sports activities, and creating stories with my friends. I also visit the Elimu Hub during school holidays to learn from the internet and play educational games. In the future, I would love to visit Disney World, Florida, and see the four Theme Parks in person.

I am Metrine, and I grew up in Nairobi. Since I was a young girl, I have always had a passion for traveling, reading, and cooking. Life growing up was challenging especially when it came to my educational journey but in 2012, things started to change when I became a part of the Ngong Road Children’s Foundation. I joined the NRCF program and I was really excited to start this new chapter of my educational journey. I moved from my previous school and got enrolled into Jagiet Academy 

Jagiet Academy was where I excelled in my studies, conquering challenges that once felt impossible. I worked hard, and it paid off as I moved on to Highridge Girls High School for my secondary eduation. There, I continued to grow both academically and personally and it is also where I developed a passion for beauty. My unwavering determination led me to follow my dreams in beauty therapy and nail technology.

After completing my high school education, I joined Vera Beauty College and started my course. I really loved the course I was taking and because I had a passion for it, I quickly grasped the skills I needed. I enjoyed making women feel confident and beautiful and seeing their smiles warmed my heart and it was also a huge validation for me. After graduating from College, I was privileged to get a job at a nail spa and this is where I am currently working. I am also privileged to be the team leader at the nail spa. My future aspirations are that of owning my own beauty parlor and even becoming a flight attendant.

This far, I owe it all to the Ngong Road Children’s Foundation and my sponsor. Their belief in my potential gave me the chance to pursue my education and thrive. My journey is far from over, but one thing is certain: with their support, my future shines brighter than ever. Through hard work and guidance from the Ngong Road Children’s Foundation, I continue to chase my dreams with unwavering enthusiasm and hope for a successful future.

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My name is Mirriam and I’m a 10-year-old girl in the fourth grade. I have two hobbies that I love: dancing and art. I joined the Ngong Road Children’s Foundation in 2023 and I am currently enrolled in the Nelson Mandela Academy, where I am thriving academically and learning many new things.

During my free time, I love spending time with my friends in school, where we study, play, and have fun together. My favorite sport is athletics, and I am particularly passionate about running. I always look forward to Saturdays when I can participate in sports activities, learn new art skills, enjoy a delicious meal, and catch up with my friends.

One person who inspires me is Charles Richard Drew, an American surgeon and medical researcher who made significant contributions to blood transfusions. I admire his dedication and contribution to the medical field, particularly how he developed improved blood storage techniques and applied his expert knowledge to develop large-scale blood banks early in World War II.

To improve my academic skills, I use the Elimu Hub. I attend computer classes once a week, which I find thrilling as I am improving my computer skills. I also enjoy reading books from the platform, which have helped me improve my English language skills. I am grateful for the support the program is giving me and I will continue to work hard and make my sponsor proud as well as myself.

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