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Beatrice Kavengi Kariuki

Monthly Cost: $35.00

Overview

Female
Machakos, Kenya
Grade 2
Age 9
Aug. 1, 2015
Cared for by Mary (mother)

Biography

Beatrice is a friendly, jovial, and hardworking young girl. She is currently in grade 2 at  Donyo Sabuk Primary School. At home, she lives with her mother and 2 siblings. Beatrice has some challenges with her eyes, which, to some extent, have affected her performance in school. The mother lives on casual jobs, and most of the time, the family has challenges meeting its needs. Due to your generous contribution and support to this family, Beatrice can face the challenges around her and work hard to create a better future for the generations after her. Would you be the one to walk with her?   

About Beatrice'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.