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Friday’s Child: A Chance to Support an Impoverished Child in Kenya

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Moreen Nzilani (Child No. 177)

Moreen lives with her mother, Agnes, and her father, Phillip.  Her father does not work and her mother sells fruits in Nairobi.  Her mother stays in Nairobi for the week and visits the family on the weekend.

She was born in Kitunduni, Kenya in 2000.  She has two sisters and two brothers.

Moreen’s favorite color is red and she enjoys playing “off me” (tag).

Her favorite class is English because she says one day she will “talk always in English”.

She enjoys all her classes.

Moreen helps at home by washing utensils and mopping the house.

After her chores are finished she enjoys doing her homework.

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

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Mukaria Bariu (Child No. MC121)

Mukaria was living with his mother until she remarried and moved away.  At that time he lived with his grandmother until she was unable to take care of him.  His uncle brought him to Mercy Child Foundation.

He was born in 1998 in  Nairobi, Kenya and has one brother, Ben and one sister, Mwikali, both living here with him.

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

His favorite subject is Science because he understands it.  He would like to be a pilot when he grows up.

His least favorite subject is Math, he says he “doesn’t get it.”

His chores include fetching water and mopping.  When his chores are finished he likes reading.

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

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Brian Kilonzo (Child No. 155)

Brian was born on May 5, 2002 in Nguluni, Kenya.

His mother doesn’t work and his father has died.

Brian has one sister and two brothers.

His favorite color is blue and he enjoys playing football (American soccer).

He likes everything about school but especially likes reading and writing.

At home he helps his mother by washing utensils and sweeping.  After his chores are done he likes to study or write.

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

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Moses Muriki (Child No. MC130)

Moses was living with his mother when she gave the local church permission to bring him to Mercy Child Foundation in Koma, Kenya.  His father has died.

He was born August 9, 1994 in Meru, Kenya and has three brothers and two sisters.

His favorite color is green and he enjoys dancing.

Moses’ favorite subject is Kiswahili because it’s the easiest for him.  He would like to be a doctor when he grows up.

His least favorite subject is Social Studies because he doesn’t understand it.

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

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Mtunga Mutinda (Child No. 138)

Mtunga is an orphan (mother and father have both died) who lives with his grandmother.

He is a student at Nice View Academy in Tala, Kenya and was born in Segani, Kenya.  He thinks he was born in 1998.

Mtunga’s grandmother does not work and relies on the generosity of others to survive.  He has a sister, Ndunge, who also attends Nice View Academy.

His favorite color is blue and he loves to play football (American Soccer).

His favorite class is math because “it is good for him”.  The class he likes the least is English because it is hard and he does not understand it.

Mtunga helps at home by fetching water.

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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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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Alex Mwololo (Child No. 133)

Alex is an orphan (mother and father have both died) and is a border at Nice View Academy in Tala, Kenya.  A well wisher brought him in after his parents died.

He was born in Mwea, Kenya in 1999 and has one brother and one sister.

His favorite color is white and he enjoys playing football (American soccer).

Alex’s favorite class is math because he just likes it.  He does not dislike any of his classes.

His duties at the Academy include washing his clothes and he enjoys reading.

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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AntonyKariuki (Child No. 131)

Antony is an orphan (mother and father have both died) and is a border at Nice View Academy in Tala, Kenya.

He was born in Uamani, Kenya on 7-7-1996.  His grandmother is alive but does not work.

Antony has one sister living with his grandmother.

His favorite color is white and he enjoys playing football (American soccer).

He says math is good for him and there are no classes that he does not like.

His duties at the Academy include mopping and after his chores he enjoys playing with his friends.

Antony 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.