Grace Nthenya
Monthly Cost: $35.00
Overview
Biography
Grace is a kind and joyful young girl. She is currently in grade 4 at a local Primary School. Grace lives with her single mother and her one sibling. Sadly, in the village, people really struggle to find any sustainable income and Grace's mom goes to look for work from the neighbors every day. Outside of school, Grace enjoys skipping rope and playing hand clap games with her friends as well as helping her mom with chores at home. With a hand of hope, we believe Grace can overcome her current challenges, finish her education and become a blessing in her generation.
About Grace'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.