Lawrence Maina, now 23, raised himself on the streets, after he was forced to leave home to support the family in his early teens. His mother died young in extreme poverty, struggling to look after his younger sisters. He has never met his father.
About five years ago volunteers with Harambee Schools Kenya (HSK) began sponsoring Lawrence through school, where he did fantastically well. He has just started to study Computer Science at Nairobi University, making him to our knowledge the first Kenyan street boy of his background to reach university. To get where he is now, from where he began, is an incredible achievement.
We need £9800 to support Lawrence through his four-year course (he receives no family support or government sponsorship). By supporting Lawrence through university you will help transform his life. At the same time you will help raise the aspirations of dozens of street children in Gilgil who would otherwise think education out of their reach. Please give generously.
Raised:
34%
Raised so far: £3,397.00
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Donation by joshua waterhouse on 26/03/10 |
£50.00 |
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brilliant!!! keep going...xx Donation by Harriet Robins on 24/03/10 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Maina, it's lovely to hear you're doing so well and to see the pic of you! Kindest wishes xx Donation by Claire & Jon Hammond on 25/02/10 |
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Good Luck !!!! Donation by Leibenfrost Family on 23/02/10 |
£25.00 |
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Well done!!! soooooo proud .... Donation by Sita Leibenfrost on 23/02/10 |
£25.00 |
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we hope student life is treating you well and you are enjoying your course Donation by mike and ginny on 11/02/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck! Donation by Alastair Keatley on 31/12/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good work! Donation by Mum and Dad on 30/12/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Rhiannon on 28/12/09 |
£20.00 |
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Donation by Holly Maguire on 26/12/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Becky on 24/12/09 |
£10.00 |
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Maina - you'd better get a first class degree or I'm coming to get you! Well done, old friend. Donation by PK on 21/12/09 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Well done Maina and good luck this term! Will Donation by Will Snell on 20/12/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £610.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £2,787.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £3,397.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £135.38 |
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