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Students who benefited from the annual scholarship program
Mercy is the last born child in a family of 5. She graduated from primary school in 2021 and scored 321 marks out of the possible 500. She got placement at St. Maria Veronica girls Secondary school. Currently she is in form two and risks dropping out due to financial constraints in her family. Mercy’s father who is an alcoholic cannot support the family in any way. The mother is a subsistence farmer. Empower the World has now taken the responsibility of paying her school fees.
Meet Lucy Nyambura Kuria, 20 years old, she is the eldest in a family of 6. Her parents are unemployed and the family faces financial difficulties. Lucy has hearing impairment and with this she attended Ngala School for the deaf for her primary and secondary education. Due to financial challenges it was difficult to raise money for not only school fees but also general basic needs. Currently Lucy is taking a
Meet Erick, the fourth-born in a family of five. Born into a single-parent family, Erick's mother, a dedicated and hardworking woman, supports her children through various menial jobs, such as cleaning people's laundry. Erick and his family currently reside in a house provided by a well-wisher. Their living situation underscores the stark reality that they do not own any property of their own.
Meet Derrick, 20 years of age, born in a family of two. He attended Nakuru Primary school but unfortunately he did not manage to finish his secondary school due to financial constraints and is currently doing an Artisan course in Catering and Accommodation. He was rescued from the streets after dropping out of school. He is accommodated at the Vocational Training Center.
Meet Jacob, the eldest of three. He scored 312 marks out the possible 500 in KCPE. He is been raised with a single mother after his father, how worked as a driver of the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru, passed on due to a tragic car accident. Jacob has benefited from Empower the World Foundation scholarship program. He has now joined St. Joseph’s Minor seminary. He hopes to be a priest in the future.
Meet Moses, the eldest of two siblings. While attending Kinungi Primary School, he tragically lost his mother at a crucial period when he was preparing for his KCPE exams. Despite this profound loss, he managed to achieve a noteworthy score of 339 marks out of a possible 500. His dedication to his studies has opened doors to a brighter future, as he has been granted a scholarship through Empower the World Foundation to study at Archbishop Ndingi Boys School.
Meet Naomi, the eldest of five siblings. She resides with her parents, who are not employed, in their rural home. They rely on menial jobs to make ends meet. In KCPE exams, Naomi achieved a commendable score of 342 marks out of a possible 500. This achievement is remarkable, considering the financial constraints faced by her family What makes Naomi's
The Community Impactful Projects
Renovated Archbishop Ndingi boys boarding school to provide a condusive learning environment for Boys
Drilled Borehole at St. Francis Xavier Girls Boarding Secondary School to provide clean drinking water for the Girls
Purchased mattresses for Koisitei Parish in East Pokot for youth and other group seminars and workshops
Supported Sacred Heart Primary School with learning materials
Purchased fabric bags from the community for selling outside Kenya for fundraising for the organization