Maurice Murithi (Child No. MC120)

Maurice is an orphan who was brought to Mercy Child Foundation in Koma, Kenya by his local church.

He was born in 1997 in Meru, Kenya and has two brothers and two sisters living elsewhere.

Maurice’s favorite color is green and he enjoys playing football (American soccer).

His favorite subject is CRE (Christian Religious Education) because he “understands it the best.”  His least favorite subject is Math because he doesn’t get it.

Maurice helps at the orphanage by fetching water, sweeping, mopping and helping mum with any errands.  When his chores are finished he likes playing.

Alex is among several children who are ready for sponsorship.  To choose a child to sponsor, please visit our Sponsorship Gallery.

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Mercy Kaari (Child No. MC110)

Mercy’s mother has died and her father is alive but it is unknown where he is.  Her grandmother brought her to live at Mercy Child Foundation in Koma, Kenya.

She was born in 1998 in Kambu, Kenya and has one brother and one sister.

Her favorite color is pink and she enjoys playing netball (basketball).

Mercy’s favorite subject is Science because it’s easy.  Her least favorite subject is Social Studies because it’s hard.

Her chores include washing clothes and cleaning the dorms.  When her chores are finished she likes playing.

Mercy is among several children who are ready for sponsorship.  To choose a child to sponsor, please visit our Sponsorship Gallery.

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Mary Nyambura (Child No. MC133)

Mary’s mother has died and her father is alive but it is unknown where he is.

Her grandmother brought her to live at Mercy Child Foundation in Koma, Kenya.

She was born in 1998 in Kambu, Kenya and has one brother and one sister.

Her favorite color is pink and she enjoys playing netball (basketball).

Mary’s favorite subject is Science because it’s easy.  Her least favorite subject is Social Studies because it’s hard.

Her chores include washing clothes and cleaning the dorms.  When her chores are finished she likes playing.

Mary is among several children who are ready for sponsorship.  To choose a child to sponsor, please visit our Sponsorship Gallery.

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Madina Kathomi (Child No. MC112)

Madina’s mother is in prison and her father has died.  She was living with her older sister until she gave permission for Madina to live at Mercy Child Foundation in Koma, Kenya.  Since living here her older sister has never visited.  

Madina has four brothers and three sisters.  None of them live here. 

Her favorite color is blue and she likes playing netball (basketball). 

Madina’s favorite class is English because she understands it.  Her least favorite subject is Social Studies because “it’s hard”. 

Her chores here include washing utensils and mopping.  When her chores are finished she likes reading. 

Madina has been  diagnosed with Lymphedema and is undergoing treatment as of August 2009.  

Madina is among several children who are ready for sponsorship.  To choose a child to sponsor, please visit our Sponsorship Gallery.

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Lucy Wambui (Child No. MC114)

Lucy’s mother is alive, but she was living with her grandmother.  It is unknown where her father is. 

Her grandmother brought her to Mercy Child Foundation in Koma, Kenya.  Her mother has never visited her and her grandmother has visited once. 

Lucy has three brothers who live elsewhere and three sisters who live here with her.  

Her favorite color is pink and she likes playing football (American soccer). 

Lucy’s favorite class is math; she says “it’s very good.”  When she grows up she would like to be a singer. 

Her least favorite subject is Kiswahili because she’s not understanding it. 

Lucy helps by washing clothes and washing the dorms.  When her chores are finished she likes playing.

Lucy is among several children who are ready for sponsorship.  To choose a child to sponsor, please visit our Sponsorship Gallery.

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