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Aloise
- SCHOOL: Turkwel Gorge High School
- CLASS: Form 4
- My Name is Aloise, am 18 years old.
- I grew up on the streets of Kitale.
- Baskets and Beads Kenya has sponsored my education since 2020 (5 years).
- My dream is to become a Robotic Engineer.
- Before Baskets and Beads I was on the streets begging and stealing, I had no hope or future.
- Since Baskets and Beads I have been able to go back to school and to dream again, I am going to work hard and excel in my studies so that I can help other kids who are on the streets.
Aloise is an 18-year-old from Kitale, currently in Form 4 and preparing for his national exams in November. His journey has been one of immense change and resilience.
Before Baskets and Beads Kenya, Aloise lived on the streets, begging and stealing to survive. He had run away from home seeking safety after experiencing a traumatic event, but life on the streets was harsh, filled with hunger and cold. His path changed when Eldonna from Baskets and Beads Kenya found him. The organization took him in, providing him with a safe home, food, and the chance to go back to school.
Since joining the sponsorship program in 2020, Aloise has been a dedicated and disciplined student. He has rediscovered hope and is determined to work hard and excel in his studies. His dream is to become a Robotic Engineer and, once successful, to use his position to help other children who are still on the streets, giving them the same chance he received.
Alvin
- SCHOOL: College
- STUDY: Information Technology
- My name is Alvin, I am 20 years old.
- I grew up in Kipsongo slum.
- I am Joining University in September 2025.
- Baskets and Beads Kenya has sponsored my education since 2021.
- My dream is to be an Engineer.
- Before Baskets and Beads Kenya I was on the streets, and the dumpster to try and get food.
- Since Baskets and Beads I have been able to stop going to the streets and now I live with my mother, I have been able to go back to school and finish my High school Diploma.
Alvin is a 20-year-old from the Kipsongo slum, on the cusp of a major life change. As the eldest of five siblings, he is the first in his family to attend school, and he is now set to join a university in September 2025.
His journey has been a challenging one. With an absent father and a sick mother unable to afford his school fees, Alvin dropped out and found himself on the streets, begging and searching for food in dumpsters. The extreme hunger he faced led him to sniff glue as a way to cope with the pain and cold. Yet, even in this difficult situation, he never lost hope. When he met the Baskets and Beads Kenya team, he expressed his deep desire to return to school, knowing it was the only way to change his and his family's future.
Since Baskets and Beads Kenya began sponsoring his education in 2021, Alvin has left the streets behind and now lives with his mother. He has blossomed from a scared and hopeless boy into a confident and determined young man. After successfully completing his high school diploma, he is now preparing to pursue his dream of becoming an Engineer. His life's transformation is a testament to his hard work and resilience, and everyone at Baskets and Beads is immensely proud of his achievements.
Bobby Johnson
- SCHOOL: St. Anthony Boys
- CLASS: Form 2
- My name is Bobby Johnson, am 16 years old.
- I grew up in Kipsongo slum.
- Baskets and Beads Kenya has sponsored my education since 2024 when I joined High School.
- My dream is to be a Pilot.
- Before Baskets and Beads Kenya I was at home taking care of my siblings and my sick mother.
- Since Baskets and Beads Kenya I have been able to go back to school and to play football which I love.
Bobby was on and o the streets, whenever the mother was too sick to look for food Bobby would go to the streets and the dumpster to look for food. Bobby had dropped out of school due to lack of finances , when we met him he told us how much he wants to go to school, he wants to be a pilot to prove to himself that he can make something good of himself. His dream is also to be a professional football player. His desire is to help other vulnerable kids get out of the streets and get good education. The sponsorship program has given him the opportunity to achieve his dreams and fulfill his desire. Bobby is very hardworking and disciplined.
Clevenger
- SCHOOL: High School
- CLASS: Form 2
- My name is Clevenger, I am 16 years old.
- I grew up in Kipsongo Slum.
- Baskets and Beads Kenya has sponsored my education since 2024, when I joined High school.
- Before Baskets and Beads Kenya I was just at home not knowing what my future will be, I was depressed and bitter.
- Since Baskets and Beads Kenya I have been able to go back to school and interact with my peers and now I have a dream.
Clevenger is a determined 16-year-old girl whose family faced immense hardship after her father's long battle with tuberculosis. His illness consumed all of the family's resources, leaving them with nothing after he passed away. To provide for her children, Clevenger's mother had to find work on the streets. She managed to pay for Clevenger’s primary school education, but the high cost of fees made high school impossible.
Fortunately, through the sponsorship program of a local baskets and beads group, Clevenger was able to continue her education. She is now in the tenth grade, and her dream of becoming a doctor is within reach. Clevenger is a lively and joyful girl with a smile that calms those around her. Hardworking and dedicated, she is determined to overcome her circumstances and become one of the first people from her slum to attend university
Daisy Mukonyi
- SCHOOL: College
- STUDYING: Information Technology
- My name is Daisy, I am 20 years old.
- I grew up in Your paragraph Kipsongo slum.
- I am in College, Studying Information Technology.
- Baskets and Beads Kenya has sponsored my education since 2020.
- My dream is to an Information Technology specialist, also Nursing.
- Before Baskets and Beads Kenya i was not going to school i used to help my mother go clean people houses and washing people's clothes so that we would be able to buy food and pay rent.
- Since Baskets and Beads Kenya i have been able to stop working and also been able to go to school and finished my High school diploma and now am in my Second year in College.
Daisy is a 20-year-old student from the Kipsongo slum in Kenya. Her journey to college was made possible by the Baskets and Beads Kenya sponsorship program, which she joined when she was 15. Before this opportunity, Daisy's days were spent helping her mother, Rael—a single mother of four who earned a meager wage cleaning houses and washing clothes—just to afford food and rent. Rael is now a part of the BnB group, and the program's support allowed Daisy to stop working and focus entirely on her education.
Through her hard work and determination, Daisy completed high school with a mean grade of C. She is now in her second year of a certificate program in Information Communication Technology at Fulbright Universal College, a new chapter made possible with additional sponsorship. Overjoyed by her progress, Daisy feels her dreams are coming true. She has two big aspirations: to become a skilled Information Technology specialist and to also pursue a career in nursing. Her mother, who never had the chance to attend school herself, is overjoyed to see her daughter get the opportunity for a fair chance in life.
Fostinoh
- SCHOOL: Mary Immaculate Boys School
- CLASS: Form 2
- My name is Fostinoh, i am 16 years old.
- I grew up in Kipsongo slum.
- Baskets and Beads Kenya has sponsored my education since 2024 when i joined High school.
- My dream is to be a Pilot.
- Before Baskets and Beads Kenya i was on the streets during the day to look for food and money.
- Since Baskets and Beads Kenya I have been able to leave the street life and be able to go to school and be an example to other kids in the slum.
Fostinoh is a 16-year-old from the Kipsongo slum who is currently in Form 2. His dream is to become a Pilot.
Growing up, Fostinoh witnessed his mother being abused by his father and experienced abuse himself. With no food at home, he was forced to spend his days on the streets, scraping for food in dumpsters. Though his mother tried to keep him in school, the high costs of school fees and other requirements made it impossible, and he eventually dropped out, losing all hope of continuing his education.
Everything changed in 2024 when Baskets and Beads Kenya met him and offered to sponsor his education. Fostinoh, who is now in his first year of high school, has left the streets behind and is a determined student. His biggest dream is to succeed in his studies and become a pilot, so he can one day remove his mother and siblings from the toxic environment of the slum and build a better life for them. He wants to be an example to other children in the slum that it's possible to dream and succeed.
Fridah
- SCHOOL: St. Michael High School
- CLASS: Form 4
- My name is Fridah, I am 18 years old.
- I grew up in Cherangany.
- Baskets and Beads Kenya has sponsored my education since 2024.
- My dream is to be a Doctor.
- Before Baskets and Beads Kenya my education had come to a stop for my Aunt who was paying for me refused to pay.
- Since Baskets and Beads Kenya I have been able to go back to school and pursue my dreams, I know that I will achieve all I put my mind to.
In December 2023, we met Fridah, an 18-year-old girl facing immense stress. Her aunt, who had been her guardian and was paying her school fees, had suddenly told her to leave their home and had withdrawn her financial support. Fridah's mother, a single parent with five children and no work, was unable to provide for her or even feed her.
Fridah explained that her aunt had become jealous because she was performing exceptionally well in school, often outperforming the aunt's own children. As a result, the aunt hid all of Fridah's academic transcripts, making it difficult for her to enroll elsewhere.
Despite these challenges, we were able to enroll her in our sponsorship program. Through God's grace, we found a school willing to accept her without the transcripts. Fridah began her new term in January 2024 and is now preparing to sit for her national exams in November. Her dream is to become a doctor.
June Nekesa
- SCHOOL: University
- STUDYING: Criminology and Special Security
- My name June, I am 20 years old.
- I grew up in Namanjalala settlement.
- I am waiting to join University.
- Baskets and Beads Kenya has sponsored my education since 2021.
- My dream is to be Medical lecturer.
- Before Baskets and Beads Kenya I was I had no dreams and hope of going to the university.
- Since Baskets and Beads Kenya I have been able to finish my High school diploma and now I have been accepted into the University to study Bachelors of Science in Criminology and Security Studies.
In 2023, we met June, a resilient 20-year-old girl whose family had lost everything in a devastating flood. Her father had abandoned the family, leaving her mother to care for three children with no home and no food. To survive, June's mother was forced to beg for food.
Due to a lack of funds for school fees and supplies, June could not attend school. She was at an age where many girls in her community face a difficult choice, often lured by men who offer basic necessities like food and sanitary pads in exchange for sex. These relationships often lead to teenage pregnancy.
However, June held onto the belief that one day she would return to school, pursue her education, and become a medical officer.
After meeting her in 2023, we enrolled June in a sponsorship program. Last year, she successfully completed her high school diploma with excellent grades. To further her skills, she also finished a course in computer applications earlier this year.
Now, June is preparing to join the university this September to continue her studies. A hardworking and dedicated young woman, her greatest dream is to help her mother rise out of poverty and build a house they can call their own.
Melody
- My name is Melody, I am 14 years old.
- I grew up in Kipsongo slum.
- I am in Grade 9.
- Baskets and Beads Kenya has sponsored my education since January 2025.
- My dream is to be a Doctor.
- Before Baskets and Beads Kenya my late Mother was paying for my education.
- Since Baskets and Beads Kenya i have been able to continue with my education after the passing of my Mom.
Oliver
- My name is Oliver, I am 8 years old.
- I grew up in the Kipsongo slum.
- I am in Grade 3.
- Baskets and Beads Kenya has sponsored my education since January 2025.
- My dream is to be Police Officer.
- Before Baskets and Beads Kenya my Mom was paying for my education, before she passed away in January.
- Since Baskets and Beads Kenya I have been able to continue with my education without interruptions.
Melody and Oliver, our newest sponsorship additions, have already shown incredible strength and resilience. In January, their mother, a member of our BnB program, tragically passed away due to complications from diabetes.
For three years, she struggled to manage her illness. The high cost of medical treatment and medication meant she often had to miss insulin injections. She also faced the daily challenge of traveling to the hospital for her shots because she lacked electricity at home and couldn’t store the insulin in a cool place.
After their mother's passing, Melody and Oliver had nowhere to live and moved in with their aunt. Through our sponsorship program, they are now able to attend school and receive daily meals and other necessities.
Melody, who is in Grade 9, and Oliver, in Grade 3, are full of courage and determination. Despite the hardships they’ve faced, we are committed to helping them achieve their dreams.
Rebecca
- SCHOOL: St. Columban School
- CLASS: Form 3
- My name is Rebecca, I am 17 years old.
- I grew up in the Kipsongo slum.
- Baskets and Beads Kenya has sponsored my education 2023.
- My dream is to be a Doctor.
- Before Baskets and Beads Kenya I was not going to school, I was just at home taking care of my baby sister.
- Since Baskets and Beads Kenya I have been able to go to school, and to dream again.
A Story of Determination: Rebecca's Journey
Rebecca, a 17-year-old student at St. Columban School, is a young woman of remarkable resilience. As the eldest of five children, her childhood has been marked by significant challenges. With a father battling alcoholism, her mother has worked tirelessly to provide for the family, but the financial strain made it impossible to afford Rebecca's education.
After excelling in her Class 8 examinations, Rebecca faced a heartbreaking reality: she could not join high school. The high costs of school fees and other requirements forced her to stay home for an entire term. Undeterred, she spent this time working alongside her mother, cleaning houses to help put food on the table.
In May 2023, we were fortunate to meet Rebecca. Despite having missed a full term of school, she was not discouraged. Her burning desire to continue her education remained, a testament to her strength of character. We are incredibly proud of her, as many girls her age in similar situations are forced into early marriage or teen pregnancy. Rebecca, however, was resolute in her belief that education was the key to a better future.
Thanks to the support she has received, Rebecca is now in Form 3, diligently working to catch up with her peers. She dreams of becoming a doctor, and we have no doubt that her hard work and determination will help her achieve this goal. We are immensely proud of the young woman she has become.
Thank you for your invaluable support, which has made all the difference in her life.
Shalyne
- My name is Shalyne, I am 17 years old.
- I grew up in Kitale Town.
- I am in Form 3. Attending Wiyeta Girls High School.
- Baskets and Beads Kenya has sponsored my education since the beginning of this year.
- My dream is to be a Lawyer.
- Before Baskets and Beads Kenya I was on the streets hawking food and trying to make money.
- Since Baskets and Beads Kenya I have been able to go back to school and be a girl again, now am able to dream and I know my dream will come true with hard work.
Winnie
- My name is Winnie, I am 16 years old.
- I grew up in Ktale Town.
- I am in Form 2. Attending Wiyeta Girls High School.
- Baskets and Beads Kenya has sponsored my education since the beginning of this year.
- My dream is to be a Teacher.
- Before Baskets and Beads Kenya I was on the streets hawking boiled eggs to be able to make some money for food.
- Since Baskets and Beads Kenya I have been able to go back to school and I know I will become anything I put my mind to it if I work hard.
Meet Sharlene and Winnie, two sisters whose lives have been transformed through sponsorship. We learned about them during a women's conference in December and were moved by their story of courage and determination.
Before being sponsored, the girls faced immense hardship. Their father, who struggled with alcoholism, was abusive toward their mother. When they were sent home from school because their mother couldn't afford the fees, they had to drop out. To help their family, they joined their mother on the streets, selling boiled eggs and tea. This was an incredibly difficult and dangerous time for them, as they sometimes faced physical abuse and the constant risk of falling victim to early marriage, unwanted pregnancy, or exploitation.
Despite these challenges, the sisters remained hopeful. With encouragement from their mother, they were determined to get back to school and build a better life for themselves and their family.
We are so grateful that they are now safe and back in the classroom, where they belong. Sharlene is in Form 3, and Winnie is in Form 2. Their dream is to get a good education so they can lift their family out of poverty and one day serve as role models, helping other vulnerable girls in their community.
They are incredibly happy and grateful for the support that has made this new beginning possible.
MISSION
Create sustainable social enterprises/employment mentorship to build self sustaining families through entrepreneurship or employment one woman at a time.
VISION/PURPOSE STATEMENT
Until every Kenyan woman in poverty is fully supporting by their own contributions through sustainable businesses or employment. Eradicating poverty - we bring innovation, safety and service to those suffering from extreme poverty and hopelessness.