Scholarship for Tendo

Tendo’s father abandoned her family while her mother was pregnant with her. Because her mother was an evangelist, they moved from village to village with hardly ever anything to eat. That made it difficult for Tendo to stay in school for any long period of time. Tendo thanks God that she was finally chosen for FCW sponsorship and has been able to stay with a family friend and attend school consistently ever since.

Scholarship for Maureen

Maureen’s parents abandoned her when she was very young and she grew up living with her grandmother. Her grandmother did the best she could to provide for Maureen, but it was never enough. By the grace of God and FCW sponsorship, Maureen has almost completed her teaching course. She hopes to learn many life skills this next year to help her step into her career as a teacher.

Scholarship for Patricia

Patricia grew up with her mother and 5 siblings. Her father passed away when she was very young and mom has done her best to care for and send Patricia and siblings to school. She is looking forward to Kipindi this year and growing closer to God. Patricia says at home they call her “Pastor Patricia.”

Scholarship for Marion

Marion’s family is quite poor and she missed a lot of school when she was younger because of this. She has always had a fear of people and struggles to make friends or even talk to new people. She’s excited about growing in confidence this year at Kipindi and dreams of becoming a midwife in the future.

Scholarship for Kevin

Kevin’s father was imprisoned when she was very young and mom struggled to find work to feed her and her siblings. Things got so bad they had to live in a mud hut. Her baby sister died while in her care when she was around 12 years old and her parents blamed her for the death and it has weighed heavy on her ever since. Kevin is excited to learn more about becoming a productive adult through Kipindi Mpito.

Scholarship for Shamim

Shamim has had a hard life so far, living only with her mother because her father abandoned them. She has suffered physical abuse and struggles with low self-esteem. She is excited to join Kipindi and hopes God will show her the next steps for her future during this year. Shamim has just recently became a believer and loves studying the Bible, praying, and fasting. She was nicknamed “The Kipindi Pastor.”

Scholarship for Patience

Patience was a joyful and playful young girl who loved to sing and dance until one day when she fell sick. She suffered for years with a debilitating stomach problem until one day, after a week of prayer and fasting by her mother, she was healed. Patience still loves to sing and often leads worship. She loves making new friends and is looking forward to making many of them this year in Kipindi.

Scholarship for Miria

Miria has faced many challenges at home, including the death of her father, and her mother not being able to provide for their basic needs. She was excited when she found out she got an FCW sponsor and is now excited to join Kipindi Mpito. Miria has completed a beginner course in tailoring so she is looking forward to expanding her knowledge and learning new things in the program.

Scholarship for Lukia

Lukia has had many struggles in life. She has grown up living with her grandmother who isn’t able to completely support her and who mistreats her often. Lukia struggled in school also so she joined a tailoring program to get a skill to help provide for her and her family. She’s excited to join Kipindi where she can get counseling and inner healing from deep emotional hurts from her past.

Scholarship for Rita

Ritah lost both of her parents at a very young age and was raised by an auntie. Because she was one of 7 siblings, there was no money for school until she was able to join FCW sponsorship program. She has still faced many challenges since then due to being a double orphan but she thanks God that He has saw her through them all. Ritah wants to be an electrical engineer.

Scholarship for Betty

Betty comes from a family that practices traditional idol worship. After suffering with a terrible disease for many years, Betty was healed and became a believer in Jesus. Because she stopped worshipping idols, her family abused and neglected her. Her prayer is that her entire family would come to know the saving grace of Jesus. Betty is excited to join Kipindi and grow in her faith this next year so she can be a light to her family.

Scholarship for Florence

From an early age, Florence was teased for her size and because she stuttered when speaking. This continued throughout her elementary years. God brought her a sponsor after that and she has greatly improved. When she learned about Kipindi Mpito, everyone she knew discouraged her from   joining but she felt God speaking to her that she needed to join. She’s most excited about the tailoring program.

Scholarship for Tracy

Because Tracy came with her family from Tanzania at a very young age, it was difficult for her father to find work. When dad finally found work and bought a motor bike to provide for the family, Tracy almost died from appendicitis. Her dad had to sell his bike to pay for her surgery so that left them struggling again. Tracy thanks God that she was chosen for FCW sponsorship and is excited to join Kipindi. She hopes to become a pilot in the future.

Scholarship for Jamirah

Life at home hasn’t been easy for Jamirah. Her mother doesn’t treat her well so at one point she ran away from home, only to realize she would be giving up the FCW sponsorship. She returned home and found out shortly after that she qualified for Kipindi Mpito. She’s excited about this next year and looks forward to becoming a nurse after her schooling.