Selina Akuwom Lokol
Monthly Cost: $56.65
Overview
Biography
Selina is a joyful and hardworking young woman, currently in grade 9 at a local Primary school. She lives with her parents and five siblings. Both of her parents are uneducated and come from an arid area where finding a job is challenging, especially without an education. As a result, they struggle to keep Selina and her siblings in school, which often proves difficult. However, Selina is determined to continue her studies and fulfill her potential. Would you consider extending your support to help Selina overcome these challenges and reach the future that is meant for her
About Selina'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.