Jackline Auma:
A Form II student in Huma Girls' Secondary School in Kisumu, Kenya was awarded a scholarship to support her secondary school education for one full academic year. The scholarship was donated by Girl Scouts of Claremont Immersion Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia.
On receiving the news of her scholarship, Jackline was extremely thrilled especially when she learnt that her luck was as a result of hard work by little girls in America (some half her age) who would love to see her succeed in pursuit of education and in the long run help herself and her family.
New Year with Good News for Huma Girls:
From left is Jackline Auma, Headmistress, Mrs. Nyabola of Huma Girls Secondary School and Daphne Ngwono (brightest girl in the school). Daphne also received one year scholarship through Links Africa Outstanding Achievement Award. The Headmistress was very apprecitive of the scholarships awarded to the two girls. She said "the scholarships are a great honor and a huge incentive for the school to work harder towards academic excellence. On behalf of the girls and the staff members, she thanked the girl Scouts of Claremont Immersion Elementary School for their outstanding kind gesture.
Janet 16 says, "I am 15 and in Form two. I am working very hard so that I can achieve my dreams. The best thing about being in school is that I can study and learn new things away from the hardships in the village. Although I don’t totally forget the life my mother and the rest of my siblings are going through in the village, I feel blessed to have the opportunity to study. I want to become a scientist when finish college. I will be able to make a difference in my family and my village too. I don’t know how I can thank my sponsor enough. I love her and I know she sacrifices a lot for me".
Rollaine 14 Says, "My sponsor has been so wonderful to me. Her help has made it possible for me to be in school. I just feel she helps me out a lot. Today, I would still be in the village not knowing what my future holds. I write letters to her and she writes to me and we can keep in contact. She likes to know how I am doing in school and I tell her everything, about holiday and my family. She tells me about America and I tell my friends about it. I like to read her letters".
Lilian 16 says, "I have no idea where I would be today! My sponsor has made a big difference in my life. I am the best student in my class. I want to become to join college, get a big job with the government and support my brothers and sisters. I know this will happen because my sponsor is there for me. I will be the first girl from my village to attend college. I will not let anything stop my dreams. Thank you my sponsor. Thank you for thinking about me from a country far away from home".
Kwamboka 20 says, "Though I feel odd sitting in class with students who are about four years younger, I appreciate the support and the opportunity. I know I can dare dream again. With an education I know the sky will be the limit for me. That is why I know I have to work really hard so I can perform very well next year to qualify for college. Peter, my benefactor, has become like a father to me. There is no sweeter thing than to know someone cares that much. To be able to visualize where I am headed brings purpose to my life. My family too appreciates the help I get from this Good Samaritan. We pray for him all the time".
I can dare dream again, thanks to my benefactor
Kwamboka was fast losing
hope after dropping out of school for lack of school fees,
five years ago. Now she can dare dream again, she says,
thanks to a Good Samaritan who saw her need and stepped
in to help. In her own words, she tells her story:
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Ndumberi Girls Smile:
Two girls from Ndumberi Girls Secondary were among the recipients of 2007 Links Africa's scholarships. Elizabeth after receiving her scholarship said "this act of kindness from people who don't even know me has made a great difference in my life. Now I can do what I love - pursue my studies - and not drop out of school due to lack of tuition"
Two girls from Ndumberi Girls Secondary were among the recipients of 2007 Links Africa's scholarships. Elizabeth after receiving her scholarship said "this act of kindness from people who don't even know me has made a great difference in my life. Now I can do what I love - pursue my studies - and not drop out of school due to lack of tuition"
