Catherine Wanjiku is a widow living in Waithaka, Nairobi County in Kenya. Before the death of her husband in September 2014, they had been blessed with four children-one girl and three boys. The husband died while she was pregnant; she gave birth to a baby boy. Life in Nairobi took a turn for her as she had five children to feed, school, clothe and pay for other needs without any spouse. Catherine was a stay home mom and depended solely on what her husband was making. However, after the death of her husband, she had to do all she could to ensure that her children had at least something to eat. Her children, who were in school then, had to stop schooling and the older ones were left home with the youngest siblings as the mother struggled to get casual jobs to help in survival. After a while, the children were readmitted to a government school but they were sent home for lack of tuition, books, and uniforms. Catherine’s children are MaryAnn Gatwiri, age 12; Samuel Muchira, age 10; Michael Murimi, age 7; Peter Munene, age 5; and Job Mambo, age 1 and 9 months. MaryAnn is in class 6, Samuel in class 4, Michael in class 2 and Peter in Pre-K. They all have dreams of being the best and achieving so much in their lives. Through all the struggles, the mother provides as much as she can. She shared with me her prayer is that her children will be able to be in school and acquire the knowledge needed to achieve their goals. Her biggest need is someone to support the education of her children. At this time, she depends on the little money she gets from various casual jobs to care for the children. We appreciate your willingness to offer a hand to this so deserving family.
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"Everyone is excited for their first day of school at Riverside and to start making new friends!"
-Waithaka Riverside Principal Samuel Ndirangu with Susan, Beth, Moses, and John
Five Mission Education children enjoyed a play date at TLHOH orphanage. It's not every day one gets to make 40 instant friends!
MaryAnn, Samuel, Michael, Peter, baby Job
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- Written by Fridah Inoti, Mission Education Social Worker