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Andrew Maundu Mueni

Monthly Cost: $45.00

Overview

Male
Makueni, Kenya
Grade 8
Age 14
Nov. 27, 2010
Cared for by Rose (grandmother)

Biography

Andrew is a joyful and friendly young man. He is currently in grade 8 at a local Primary School where he is working hard and scoring well. Sadly, Andrew's mom suffers from a mental illness and a man from their village took advantage of her causing her to become pregnant. Andrew and his mother stay with his grandmother but she is old and struggles to keep food on the table, much less pay school fees for the boy - especially knowing he will soon be joining high school. When he is not at school, Andrew enjoys playing football with his friends and helping out at church. He believes that with a hand of support, he can effectively become all God has created him to be despite the challenges he currently faces. Would you be that hand reached out?

About Andrew's Home: Makueni

Makueni County is a part of

SoutheasternKenya 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