Laureen Mary Wambua
Monthly Cost: $46.35
Overview
Biography
Laureen is a sweet young girl with a big, beautiful smile. She is currently in grade 7 at a local Primary School, where she is an average student. Laureen's parents work as casual laborers, and they struggle to provide enough food and cover school fees for her and her two siblings. Due to these challenges, her grandfather took her to live with him, but as he is aging, he is unable to support the family adequately. Despite these hardships, Laureen is dedicated to her education and is determined to improve her family's situation and contribute to her community. Let's keep her in our prayers.
About Laureen's Home: Makueni
Makueni County is a part of Southeastern Kenya generally known as Ukambani. The climate is usually hot and dry making farming a challenge and food supplies short. The main diet in these areas is corn products, beans, some fruits and green vegetables such as kale when the weather permits. The main language spoken is Kikamba and the primary religion is Christianity though there is still much traditional superstition and a recent influx of Islam.