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Name: Ikaru

Country: Kenya

Birthday: 10/21/2015

Everlyn is a charming young girl who comes from the northern part of Kenya, Turkana. She lives with her mother and father and two sisters and two brothers. They live in palm thatched mud hut in a communal land. the family fetch their water from a community hand pump whose water is saline and in scarce. However, the water is not enough for domestic use since it is depended on by many households in the community The family depends on basket weaving as the main economic activity. They also engage in  as a livelihood supplementation activity. However, the annual income derived from this economic activity is below 360 US dollars which is not enough to support family basic needs. For this reason, her parents decided to approach the office seeking for further assistance. Everlyn is enrolled in a nearby primary school. She enjoys drawing and debate activities at school. Everlyn would like to be a doctor when she grows up and built a big house for her parents. At home, Everlyn helps her parents in cleaning the compound and washing dishes. Your support will bring a lasting  change to her life.

Ending child poverty begins with Ikaru. It’s easy. It’s impactful.

$39/month

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