Individual Child Support: The Boy Child

Benard is the oldest young man in the Joseph Waweru Home School. 2010 is his last year of high school. He lost both his parents when he was young and was at first living with his brother. But the elder brother became a drunkard so he left to fend on his own. He was sleeping in churches, friends, or any place he could find. As he was a top student he would attend school and the teachers would help him with school fees and a little bit of food.
The principal of the school alerted us to his status. After seeing how hard he was struggling to stay in school and on the top of his class, we accepted him into the JWHS. Having been born with an eye deformity, a wonderful woman in Nairobi assisted him to obtain surgery so his eyes were opened.
He is currently attending boarding school. He needs just a bit more than $760.00 for his last year of high school. As a top student, it is hoped he will receive a scholarship for college.
We also seek college sponsorship for Benard.

Sami is a young man entering his last of high school. He and his siblings were raised by his father. When Sami became difficult to manage, he was sent to relatives Mangu. As he was constantly in the house with our boys, we came to love him and accepted him

Though he is not a registered child in the Joseph Waweru Home School, we are supporting him in ROHI Boarding High School. A bright, fast learner, he is catching up on his studies after relocating to Boarding School. We expect him to be near the top of his class and do exceptionally well on his national examination in 2010. He hopes to attend college in engineering.

It costs approximately $760.00 for his expenses.

If you would like to sponsor or partially sponsor Samuel Waithaka, please click on the button under his image. We are also seeking college sponsorship for Sami.

Kiplangat was born in Kericho, Kenya. He was a rejected child of a mother and stepfather. Severely beaten, he turned to the streets at a very young age. Totally addicted to glue and never having finished a year of primary school, Kiplangat was one of the first five boys at the Joseph Waweru Home School. When told he would not be able to sniff glue at the Home, he took and threw his bottle into the park and climbed into the car. He has not looked back. Though it was a struggle to withdraw, he suffered through it. Now he is a quiet, hardworking young member of the Joseph Waweru Home School Family.

He is currently enrolled in ROHI High School.

Kiplangat has lost his sponsor. If you would like to sponsor Kiplangat, please email info@expandingopportunities.org and we will respond to you immediately.

David Maina is a young man who has been at the Joseph Waweru Home School since the clashes in early 2008. He has just completed his National Examination and is at the Home waiting for a sponsor so he can attend High School.
He is a responsible and caring young man.

Maina needs a sponsor for high school. It is approximately $760.00 per year.
The holiday sponsorship while at the JWHS is approximately $320.00

Samwel is originally from Njoro, Kenya. He is a studious young man. He is first in his class! After the parents' divorced, his mother took her eight children to live with her parents. Samwel’s mother died of stomach cancer soon after, leaving the grandparents to raise the children. The grandfather has severe diabetes and can no longer walk or see. With no income, Samwel and the other children were not able to eat properly or go to school.

Samwel joined us at the Joseph Waweru Home School. Samwel has just completed his national examination. He is at the Home waiting for a sponsoer so he can attend High School.

Samwel has a partial sponsor. Join hands with his sponsor to fully sponsor Samwel.

It is approximately $760.00 per year.
The holiday sponsorship while at the JWHS is approximately $320.00

John is a happy young man with an infectious giggle. He is currently entering his third year of high school. He hopes to do very well. When his single parent mother died he was passed between relatives. His education was inconsistent and his home life was disruptive. John has been very happy at the Joseph Waweru Home School.

He is currently enrolled in ROHI high school.

John has a sponsor.

Mbogwa joined us as a guest in our home in 2009. While at the primary school the principal called us aside to tell us of this this boy. He had lost his single mother earlier in the year and they have been watching his grades and attitude slip. They asked if we could take him especially while he completes his National Exam, providing him with a quiet place to study.
He has been a wonderful addition to the Home. He has completed his examinations and is waiting for a sponsor so he can attend high school

Mbogwa needs a sponsor for high school. It is approximately $760.00 per year.
The holiday sponsorship while at the JWHS is approximately $320.00

Emam is 6 years old. He joined us in 2009. He was taken to the streets to join his brother, a toughened street boy. His language and attitude when he first arrived told us where he was headed, but soon he responded to the steady meals, warm friendships and routine at the Joseph Waweru Home School. Now he greets us with a ready smile and huge hug.

Emam needs a sponsor.

Joshua and Michael are brothers. Joshua is twelve years old. Their dad died in 1999 and their mom died in 2005. They had been passed between the relatives who were unable to care for them. We found them very hungry and living in a single room with their aunt, her husband, four children and a grandchild - 9 people in a small single room. They are now very happy and performing well in school.

Joshua needs a sponsor.

It costs $1080.00 per year to fully sponsor a child in the Joseph Waweru Home School

Michael and Joshua are brothers. Michael is seven years old and in the 3nd grade. Their dad died in 1999 and their mom died in 2005. They had been passed between the relatives who were unable to care for them. We found them very hungry and living in a single room with their aunt, her husband, four children and a grandchild - 9 people in a small single room. They are now very happy and performing well in school.

Michael HAS a sponsor.

Enok and Amos are brothers. They were with us at the Joseph Waweru Home School in 2007. They were called home by their relatives for Christmas of 2007 and did not return to us until 2009!
But they are back in the family at the Joseph Waweru Home School and we are glad.
Not academically inclined, Enok tries hard in school and works even harder at the Home.
Enok needs a sponsor
It costs $1080.00 per year to fully sponsor a child in the Joseph Waweru Home School

Enok and Amos are brothers. Amos is a young boy with a quick bright smile and lots of energy. His many hours alone at grandfather's home, have made him cherish alone time. Occasionally we find him sitting alone and watching the activities around him with intensity. Not academically inclined, he will repeat his first year of school again. A volunteer comes to the home to tutor him.
Amos needs a sponsor.
It costs $1080.00 per year to fully sponsor a child in the Joseph Waweru Home School

David is a a teen. He lived with his loving single mother until her death when he went to live with a sick aunt. The aunt kept him home from school to care for her so his education had ended. When another aunt who could not take in the boy herself saw his situation, she approached the Joseph Waweru Home School. We accepted David in the Spring of 2007. He is now enrolled in school and is happy to study and perform his light chores. He is in his last year of Primary school and will face his National Examination in the fall of 2010. This will determine if and where he will attend High School.

It costs $1080.00 per year to fully sponsor a child in the Joseph Waweru Home School

Otieno is 8 years old. He is the last survivor of his family. His parents contracted HIV shortly after his birth. Though he is HIV- , all his siblings were HIV+. Slowly one by one they each died. The school alerted the Joseph Waweru Home School about this child. He came to school with no breakfast or lunch in a ragged worn out uniform and no shoes. After hearing of his plight, he was accepted in the Joseph Waweru Home School.

Otieno is sponsored by a church.

Gideon is the brother of a Nakuru street boy. The Joseph Waweru Home School had first accepted his brother. The call of the street was too strong and soon he returned to the streets of Nakuru. After locating him, he requested that we accept his brother in his place so he would not become like him. Please pray for John Karanja as he struggles with life on the streets. Please also support his brother Gideon, so he will not be forced to choose the streets.

It costs $1080.00 per year to fully sponsor a child in the Joseph Waweru Home School

Job is a 12 year old HIV+ orphan. With proper nutrition and medication, Job has doubled his weight, attends school, is able to learn. He is quick witted, respectful and very bright. He takes his medical care seriously and takes personal responsibility for himself. He can look forward to a long healthy life.

It costs $1080.00 per year to fully sponsor a child in the Joseph Waweru Home School

Ndegwa is the newest boy at the Joseph Waweru Home School. He was brought to us by the District Children's Officer. Malnutritioned and abused, he was a bit shy at first but now he is a grateful happy young boy always willing, ready and able to lend his hand to help.

Ndegwa needs a sponsor.
It costs $1080.00 per year to fully sponsor a child in the Joseph Waweru Home School

Joshua David is still an infant. He was left on the side of the road, only approximately three pounds at birth. He is received excellent care at the New Day Home in Kiamunyi, Kenya. He is being moved to another home. If you are interested in sponsoring JD, we will transfer his support to that home.

If you would like to help sponsor him, please email info@expandingopportunities.org . We will respond as quickly as possible.

Brandon is a young toddler with a spirited personality. Bright and active, he was found wandering the streets in a nearby town. He is approximately 2 years old.

He is currently in a new home in Nakuru, Kenya. Sponsorship funds will be transferred to that Home.

If you would like to fully or partially sponsor Brandon please email info@expandingopportunities.org and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

There are over 1 million orphans in Kenya. Expanding Opportunities has space for 16 children and room to increase to 32. Will you sponsor a child?

It costs $1080.00 per year to fully sponsor a child in the Joseph Waweru Home School and approximately $2,400.00 per year to support and HIV+ orphan in their own home.