Mwendwa Willy
Monthly Cost: $52.00
Overview
Biography
Mwendwa is a kind and friendly young man. He is currently in 10th grade at a local boys high school where he is an average student. Sadly Mwendwa does not know his Dad and he found his Mom struggling to raise seven children on her own in an environment where rainfall is unbelievable and jobs are not readily available for unskilled laborers. As soon as his older brother finished high school, he took Mwendwa and two other brothers to live closer to town so he can do odd jobs to take care of them. While this keeps food on the table, it cannot cover for Mwendwa's school fees and he is often sent home. Mwendwa is ready to work hard and believes with consistent support he can overcome the challenges he faces, becoming an asset to his family and the community around him. Would you be willing to stand with him?
About Mwendwa'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.