Akal Dennis Ileny
Monthly Cost: $45.00
Overview
Biography
Akal is a young girl who always keeps her face happy despite the difficult situation and circumstances she was born into. She is currently in Kindergarten at Lolemu primary school.At home, she lives with her parents and five siblings. Her parents, though loving and devoted, have both been unable to find consistent work for an extended period due to their lack of education and a lack of opportunities in the community. This has left the family in a precarious financial situation, at times even leaving them without food to eat. Her parents’ inability to support their children has created a heavy burden for Akal and her siblings. Akal is a determined and caring individual, with a heart full of hope for a brighter future.Would you be willing to walk with her to her destiny of success?
About Akal's Home: Turkana
Turkana County is a part of Northwestern Kenya located in the former Rift Valley province. Turkana is majorly arid and semi-arid, and the climate is very hot and dry making farming and supply of food a constant challenge. This county is also marginalized due to poor infrastructure. The main diet in these areas is not predictable since they rely majorly on relief food. The main language spoken is Turkana and the primary religion is traditional African beliefs. In recent years, both Christianity and Islam have also been competing for the hearts of the people here. *Because the people of Turkana county largely depend on livestock and relief food, they are still semi-nomadic and though the schools help create stability, there are still times when a family moves and we are unable to trace them.