Everlyne with her family.
Imagine you were born in Africa…
Walking through Nyaoga village, one dark, starry night…I was inspired by Everlyne’s story…
She made me believe…she made me realize…
Grace and light can be present in poverty and red sand…
Everlyne is someone I have come to know through my last two trips to Africa; she is one of the most passionate, positive, grateful human beings I have ever met in my life. Growing up in a small village in Kenya Everlyne was grateful to have completed her education through her Junior level, in High School. She was fortunate because so many women do not get to finish primary (elementary) school.
Imagine you wanted to expand your knowledge, more than anything…
When we met Everlyne 10 years ago, she told us that the women in her group did not need business or farming training; they needed to continue their education and graduate high school – to help their kids have a better future. She was certain of the way forward, Give Us Wings listened and has since helped the women in her group continue pursuing their education goals.
Educate a woman and you educate an entire community…
Everlyne is a natural leader, she has now completed her secondary education – she has been a teacher at a nearby school for the last year. She has been earning a better living, but she continues to reach higher…she is starting to fly! Everlyne earned a government scholarship to go to University – she is the first woman in this area to have such an honor. Her story is already being told, providing hope to many – when she completes her education, she will help others realize that dreams can come true.
You can make a difference, Haba Na Haba…
At Everlyne’s request, I committed to help her find funds to feed her family while she is away at school, she also needs a computer to complete her degree. I am reaching out to anyone who can help, to please do so. I rarely make personal appeals such as this…but I am so struck by the resolve and determination of this woman, that I have to do all that I can to help her.
$1, $10, $20, $50, $100, $1,000,000: any amount is accepted – please if you want to help, give what you can.
My goal is to raise $1000 – any additional funds will be given to her family for other expenses.
To assist Everlyne:
If you are able to give any amount to help fund Everlyne’s education goals, please click here and specify that your donation be used, as follows:
Please listen to Everlyne tell her story in her own words.
