Joseph Mbithi
Monthly Cost: $42.00
Overview
Biography
Joseph is a bright , friendly and resilient young boy who is currently in grade 1 at a local Primary School. Unfortunately ,his deep love for school is threatened by severe financial instability. Since his family cannot pay the school requirements, he faces regular classroom exclusions which disrupts his foundational learning .Joseph and his younger sibling have been left behind by their mother who moved to a distant town .Since her departure,she has not provided any financial support,communication or emotional support. In her absence ,the immense burden of raising Joseph and his siblings lies on elderly grandmother , who relies heavily on low paying casual jobs within the village just to secure a meal leaving her completely unable to afford the rising costs of school needs for the children. May the Lord bless you as you think and pray for him.
About Joseph'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.