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Abel’s Journey of Overcoming Adversity and Providing for His Children: A Story of a Father’s Love

February 20, 2023 daraja360.orgLeave a comment

Life can be tough sometimes, but for Abel, a single father of three, it felt like the world was against him. In 2016, his wife left him with their two young children, Rytanaia and Israel, taking all of their household belongings and even leaving him with significant debts. Abel was left with no choice but to rely on the kindness …

Family Hoping to Triumph Over Financial Hardships, Illness, and Education Challenges

February 13, 2023 daraja360.orgLeave a comment

Meet Eli Mbuguah, a form one student at Tarakwet secondary school in Njoro Sub County. At a young age, he already carries a heavy burden on his shoulders, dealing with a medical condition called Cryptorchidism, which requires urgent surgical attention. However, his family’s financial struggles have prevented him from receiving the much-needed medical help. But Eli’s troubles don’t end there. …

Breaking Barriers: 5 Girls’ Triumphant Journey to Education

February 13, 2023 daraja360.orgLeave a comment

This inspiring story follows five young girls who, with the support of Daraja 360, have overcome numerous obstacles to pursue their education at secondary school. Despite facing challenges such as poverty, disabilities, and societal expectations, these determined girls are preserving and are now on their way to achieving their dreams. Daraja 360 is a community-based organization (CBO) that recognized the …

Overcoming Adversities: A Young Girl’s Journey to Secondary School”

February 13, 2023 daraja360.orgLeave a comment

Joy was born in Kericho county, Kapsoit ward a village called Kiboybei on 2nd July 2008. She is the last born in a family of three all of them are girls. She started school at Kosisit primary school but on reaching class 6 she got and accident in school which took her leg bone (tibia) thus she cannot be able …

Susan, a Teenage Mother Hoping to go Back to School After Bitter Lessons in Life

September 15, 2022 daraja360.orgLeave a comment

According to an Out-of-School Children Initiative study conducted in Kenya in 2021, nearly 1.13 million primary school-aged children (6 to 13 years old) are not attending school. The situation has deteriorated as a result of the impact of COVID-19-related school closures, which was followed by difficult economic times. These statistics paints a sad picture for the millions of young mothers …

Ruth Khamasi Appeals To Well-Wishers For School Fees

September 14, 2022 daraja360.orgLeave a comment

At only 6 years old, Ruth lost her father. At the time of his passing in 2010, Mr. Josephat Kesembari had been the family’s sole breadwinner. His wife, Elicah, was unemployed, so she stayed home to take care of their 4 children. The tragedy of his death left the family in a huge fix, both financially and emotionally. Ruth and her siblings were very …

7-Week Educational, Mentorship & Life Skills Holiday Program

March 15, 2022 daraja360.orgLeave a comment

In -school mentorship program also known as the teenage life skills training targets primary and secondary students aged between 13 years to 18 years old. It is conducted during the holidays when the schools are closed. This program is geared towards shaping the students at a 360 degrees touching all aspect of life. Mentees in different group sessions Due to …

Peter Njoroge is Not Giving Up His Dream of Becoming a Teacher

February 28, 2022 daraja360.orgLeave a comment

Meet Peter Njoroge, first-born son to Mr. Kenneth Mwangi. He’s from a single-parent home, raised with his father alone after his mother suffered depression, and walked away never to be found again. The memories of her mother are still fresh in Peter’s head and her departure had a negative impact on entire the family. Unfortunately, Peter’s father was involved in …

How Mitchelle Akware Overcame Financial Struggles to Pursue Her Academic Goals

February 18, 2022 daraja360.orgLeave a comment

A remarkable young woman who has overcome immense challenges to pursue her passion for education. Growing up as the eldest daughter of a single mother who worked at a small food kiosk, Mitchell knew that her family’s limited financial resources meant that affording her and her sisters’ education would be a struggle. But Mitchelle refused to let her circumstances hold …

Reuben, a Post-election Survivor Pursuing His Dream Course and Career Path

February 7, 2022 daraja360.orgLeave a comment

Meet Reuben Mburu; a young, vibrant and ambitious youth. A survivor of the post-election violence. He has two siblings, born in Kenya, Nakuru County in a small village called Kwa Ngogi in Molo Sub County. Reuben has a twin brother- David Njoroge. His mother left them under the care of their 70-year-old grandmother when the duo were barely two years …