Brilliant Ng'ondu Maitha
Monthly Cost: $51.50
Overview
Biography
Brilliant, as her name suggests, is a bright, sweet, and loving young woman whose parents serve as elders in our main church. She is one of five siblings. Currently, Lilian is in Form 3 at a local Secondary School. Her family relies on farming for their income, which is heavily dependent on seasonal rains that can be unpredictable. The challenge of paying school fees looms large since two of her older siblings are in college, and their expenses each semester are significant. Despite the difficulties, including being sent home for fees, Lilian is determined to excel in her studies so that she can support her family and give back to her community using the talents bestowed upon her. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
About Brilliant'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.