Mercy Mutheu Benard
Monthly Cost: $35.00
Overview
Biography
Mercy is a bright and welcoming young girl. She currently lives with her parents and five siblings. While they are grateful to be together, it has been a struggle for them since Mercy's Dad is ill and unable to work. Her mom does not have a steady job but goes every day to look for odd jobs in their community. Mercy is in grade 2 at a local Primary School where she is doing her best to finish her education to help her family and serve her community by the help of God. Pray with us that she will reach her full potential in Christ.
About Mercy'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.