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Esekon Lokupor

Monthly Cost: $45.00

Overview

Male
Turkana, Kenya
Grade 3
Age 9
Jan. 1, 2015
Cared for by father

About Esekon's Home: Turkana

Turkana County is a part of Northwestern Kenya located in the former Rift Valley province. Turkana is majorly arid and semi-arid, and the climate is very hot and dry making farming and supply of food a constant  challenge. This county is also marginalized due to poor infrastructure. 

The main diet in these areas is not predictable since they  rely majorly on relief food. The main language spoken is Turkana and the primary religion is traditional African beliefs. In recent years, both Christianity and Islam have also been competing for the hearts of the people here.

 

Biography

Esekon is a hardworking and friendly young boy. He is currently in grade 2 at local Primary School, the first in his village. Esekon lives at home with his parents and four siblings. However, since his parents never had the opportunity to receive an education, they are unable to leave the village and look for work. In Turkana county, it is too hot and dry for farming and besides herding goats, the community is very much dependant on support from the government or other organizations. We believe with an education, children like Esekon will be the change for the next generation and we will see a transformation, not only in his life but in many others through him. Would you be the one that grants him the opportunity to grow into all God created him to be?