A recent graduate from one of the leading boys’ high schools in Kenya, Amos reflects on a life that was once burdened with hardships. As the youngest in a family of eight, he witnessed his older siblings forced to drop out of school after completing the elementary exit exams because of his family’s financial constraints. Living in a remote area exacerbated the situation.
“My parents could only occasionally afford school fees for me, so I spent days at home and not in school because of the lack of funds. My parents relied on casual labor for work, which was hard to find. I had lost hope in life,” he candidly shares.
Despite facing numerous challenges in school, he excelled academically while hoping a Good Samaritan would somehow come to his aid. That Good Samaritan came in the form of Moja Tu. After hearing of several students being sponsored after completing their elementary studies, Amos was introduced to what Moja Tu could offer. He secured an interview at Dream Children’s Home and was awarded a scholarship, marking the beginning of an incredible journey. His determination and exceptional performance were rewarded.
After receiving the scholarship, he was transferred to Baricho Boys High School, one of Kenya’s premier institutions. Here, Amos found renewed hope for a better future. His dreams of pursuing medicine and becoming a doctor were now within reach. “I knew I had to work hard to make my sponsor and Moja Tu proud, and I promised them I would do just that,” he adds.
Without worry about being sent home for lack of fees, Amos excelled in school. Moja Tu’s support extended beyond school to providing essential revision books, aiding in his academic success.
“Coming from a humble background, it motivated me to study hard, as I knew only education would unlock the doors of poverty in my family,” he explains. The sponsorship served as a constant reminder that someone believed in him and invested in his education.
Amos implemented effective strategies for academic excellence, emphasizing proper time management, maintaining positive relationships with teachers, and staying disciplined to avoid unnecessary setbacks. With an impressive A- score, the high school exit examination results showed Amos as one of the top-scoring students in the country. His focus and determination allowed him to keep his word to his sponsor and Moja Tu, and he indeed made them proud.
“I thank Moja Tu for restoring hope within me, and now dreams that seemed invalid are on the verge of being achieved,” he expresses gratefully. Amos acknowledges that, without Moja Tu’s support, he might have taken a different path, potentially getting involved in drugs and crime.
Looking ahead, Amos is determined to uplift his family and community, aspiring to be a respected, responsible, generous, and hardworking individual. He is steadfast in his commitment to giving back, showcasing the transformative impact of Moja Tu’s support in breaking the chains of poverty.