My name is Fammy. After my mother died in 2011, I was briefly raised by my father. It was tough and I could barely share my emotion which forced me to move in with my aunt whom I was open with and could relate to girls-related problems considering I was almost in my teenage years.

I initially learned about the program from a family acquaintance who also happens to be a board member of the Ngong Road Children’s Foundation (NRCF). I informed my aunt, who made an application, and after passing the interview, I was admitted into the program. I got to join one of the program’s focus schools and sat for my Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) in 2014. 

In 2015, I joined a national-level girls’ high school in Narok County. I studied there for four years, after which I sat for my national examinations. After attaining commendable grades, I felt a sense of joy and accomplishment, knowing that I was eligible to pursue my chosen career at any university of my choice. Prior to starting my university career, I completed a certificate course in Computer packages that are offered by NRCF. In September 2019, I proceeded to join Kabarak University in Nakuru County to take a Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Mass Communication. I saw the university as a place of growth and learning, providing me with valuable opportunities.     

During my 3rd year of University, I did my attachment at a reputable news agency, where I got to gain a lot of experience. This experience allowed me to interact with different individuals, gain valuable skills, and develop my professional portfolio. I completed my 4-year course in April and I am awaiting graduation which will take place in December. I recently joined the TechMates program offered by NRCF and I am taking the Digital Marketing path to top up the skills I have gained at school so as to increase my employability chances. 

I am grateful to the NRCF program for the support they have given me, especially in my studies. I have been able to benefit from quality education and now that I am about to graduate, I am honored to have been part of this program. Thank you for helping me transform my life. 

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My name is Hillary and I was born in the Ngando area. My family and I stayed there until we moved to Wanyee Road when I was about 10 years old. I have vivid memories of living with my parents and siblings and my father, a strict man, did not allow my mother to work, so she was a housewife while my father was a watch guard. 

Growing up, my mother did not have much time for me as she was taking care of my younger siblings, so one day she left the house and I decided to explore the neighborhood. That’s when I encountered a group of friends playing at a school compound and I decided to join them. I later learned that this was where the Saturday program for Ngong Road Children’s Foundation was being held at that time. I kept on coming back until I was lucky to be selected for an interview. I passed the interview and joined the program in  2012 and at that time I was in grade 4.

Since then, I have achieved a lot academically and in other areas. I have received awards for good academic performances and I have also had the honor of serving as a leader during the camps held between 2017 and 2019. I did well in my Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and I joined Dagoretti High School, a provincial-level boys’ high school in the Dagoretti area in 2017. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, I completed high school a year later than I was to complete. 

In September 2021, I joined Moi University to pursue a bachelor’s degree course in Social Work. I have a genuine passion for creating the best possible conditions for people’s success and that is why I chose this particular course. Before joining Moi University, I was trained as a Youth Peer Provider (YPP) by the program and I have since been facilitating Sexual Reproductive Health talks amongst my peers and younger students in the program. I take pride in knowing that I am directly contributing to raising awareness, especially among teenagers. I am currently the chairperson for the YPP group.  

I am also currently on internship at Ngong Road Children’s Foundation under the Secondary department. I am fulfilled because I am not only putting into practice what I am learning in school but it is also a way for me to give back to the NRCF community. I aspire to complete my degree and hopefully take a master’s as I want to also become a lecturer. I am grateful to the NRCF program for impacting my life positively through the provision of quality education.   

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My name is Miracle, and I am 14 years old. I live in Ngando, a slum in Nairobi with my mother, stepdad, and younger brother. Both my parents are casual laborers. I joined the Ngong Road Children’s Foundation program in 2019 while in fifth grade. It was a turning point in my life. The program provided me with an opportunity to excel academically and pursue my dreams.

It was at the program that I joined the Nelson Mandela School, which gave me a sense of purpose. I felt inspired and motivated to become a better version of myself. I was a hardworking student and my hard work and dedication paid off when I sat for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) in 2022 and performed above average.

I knew that I wanted to continue my education and pursue my dream of becoming a surgeon. In 2023, I joined St. Teresa’s Girls Kithinu in Embu County, where I am currently studying. I am determined to excel academically, and I have joined the environmental club to learn more about nature and how to take care of the environment. My dream is to get an A- grade and join Moi University to study medicine. I want to become a surgeon and make a difference in people’s lives. I believe that education is the key to success, and I am willing to work hard to achieve my goals.

I also want to travel and invest in medical facilities. I want to help people who cannot afford medical care and make a difference in their lives. I believe that I can achieve my dreams, and I will make sure I make that dream come true.

My journey has not been easy, but I am grateful for the opportunities that the Ngong Road Children’s Foundation program has provided me. It has given me purpose and optimism, and I am determined to make the most of it. I want to inspire other children who are facing similar challenges to believe in themselves and work hard towards achieving their dreams.

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My name is Peter, and I am a post-secondary student at the Ngong Road Children’s Foundation (NRCF). I grew up in the Ngando region with my siblings, and our guardians, my uncle, and aunt, raised us until recently, when my aunt relocated to the upcountry, and we now live with my uncle. My guardians worked odd jobs to make ends meet, and they were frequently unable to satisfy our basic requirements, let alone pay our school tuition. My educational goals were realized when I joined the NRCF program.

I joined the NRCF when I was in fourth grade. I was enrolled in Nelson Mandela School, which is near my house, so I didn’t have to walk far to school. I worked really hard because I wanted to acquire good marks so that I could attend an excellent high school. Taekwondo was another extracurricular activity I participated in. In 2017, I took the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) and scored a decent grade. In 2018, I enrolled in Hospital Hill High School, an extra-county boys’ high school in Nairobi. I played rugby, handball, and football as part of my extracurricular activities. They kept me busy throughout high school. 

After graduating from high school in 2021, I was offered the opportunity to train as a Youth Peer Provider (YPP) in the program in July 2022. This was a great chance for me because I would be teaching my classmates and younger students in the program about the fundamentals of sexual and reproductive health. I was also working as an operations associate at Karibu Loo to keep myself occupied while I waited to start college. My job was to make sure that the restrooms were clean during social events. I was also helping at the NRCF on Saturdays.

In September, I enrolled at Thika Technical Training Institute for a diploma study in Social and Community Development. My desire to become a social worker and aid the community, particularly children, motivated me to pursue this degree. My program lasts three years, and I aim to work for a non-governmental organization such as NRCF, Red Cross, or the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). 

I am grateful to the NRCF program for ensuring that I pursue my educational goals. In the future, I would like to sponsor a student from the program and create a similar organization to help transform the lives of other children. 

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My name is George and I am 15 years old. I live with my parents in the Kabiria area and I have 2 siblings. My mother is a tailor and my father is a mechanic at a local shop in my neighborhood. The income from my parents was not enough to comfortably keep my siblings and me in school and provide for our basic needs. Getting an opportunity to join Ngong Road Children’s Foundation was a lifelong dream for my educational success. 

I joined the NRCF program in 2016 when I was in grade 3. Before joining, I was schooling at Masters Academy in Kabiria but I was moved to Jagiet Academy which is one of the program’s focus schools. I sat for my Kenya Certificate of Primary Education in 2021 and got above-average marks. I then joined Friends School Bukembe Secondary in Kanduyi constituency in Bungoma County in 2022.

I am currently in Form two and I love being a student there. I especially love attending practical lessons at the lab for Biology and Chemistry subjects and I am also involved in extra-curricular activities such as football and the debate club. I am working hard to ensure that I get good grades in my exams and be able to get into University once I am done with my high school education.

I aspire to join the University of Nairobi and pursue a course in Aeronautical Engineering. I have always had an interest in planes and since my father is a mechanic, I developed an interest in working with different tools. He is my role model and I hope to become even better at working with tools. I am grateful to the Ngong Road Children’s Foundation (NRCF) program for believing in me and taking me through my education and I hope to achieve my educational dreams and make myself and them proud. 

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