Joyce Maria James
Monthly Cost: $50.00
Overview
Biography
Joyce James is a hardworking and studious young woman. She is currently in 10th grade at a well performing school in their home area. Joyce's Dad disappeared when she was young leaving a huge gap in her life and a burden on her Mom to raise and educate Joyce and her brother on her own in a struggling economy when she herself does not have enough education to qualify for most jobs. She does her best selling vegetables in their local market but it can only keep food on the table. Joyce was taken to school by contributions from many friends and family members who just wanted to see her getting an opportunity but there is no support for the future and she daily wonders whether she will be able to create a better life for the next generation than what she has been given. With a hand to help her, she believes she will overcome. Would you be the one to stand with her?
About Joyce's Home: Kitui
Kitui 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.