igiron Akuwan Longor
Monthly Cost: $45.00
Overview
Biography
Igiron is a girl who is quiet though resilient and determined. She is also hardworking and excellent in her studies. Igiron is currently in grade one at Lolemu primary school, the first in her village.She lives with her parents and four of her siblings in a small hut.Her parents are hardworking but due to lack of education and no job opportunities in the community, they are not able to be sure their children will get the opportunity to study. Igiron believes if given a chance, she will have a positive impact in her family and community in the near future. It would be our joy if you stand in the gap and walk with her.
About igiron'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.