Margaret Siaeli Thomas
Monthly Cost: $51.50
Overview
Biography
Margaret is a bright girl who embodies resilience and quiet strength. She is a student at a local Secondary School, currently she is in grade 10. Margaret lives with both of her parents and 3 siblings in a home where financial stability is a constant struggle. Her parents are peasant farmers, and they are unable to pay for her school fees because of low income, which is insufficient to provide for all their needs. Together, they navigate the difficult realities of living with limited resources, trying their best to support one another and maintain a sense of normalcy in their daily lives. Despite these challenges, Margaret remains hopeful and focused on her education, knowing that it is her best chance to break the cycle of poverty and create a better life for herself and her family. Margaret believes if given a chance, she will work hard and have a positive impact in her family and community in the near future.
About Margaret's Home: Machakos
Machakos County is a part of Southeastern Kenya is 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.