Rainbow House, Kenya: Sponsor A Child

An education is every child's dream in Kenya. All of the 38 children living at Rainbow have come from orphaned and destitute backgrounds but it has been proved time and again that these children have the ability to excel if they are given the chance to do so. There are no government senior schools in Kenya. All senior schools are fee payable. if you wish to make a difference please contact us through this site or click the links to Just Giving. We can arrange all fees to be paid, all books and uniforms. We liaise directly with the schools.You will receive progress updates and photo's of your sponsored child.Thank you.
Compiled by Lynda Ferrin, Rainbow House founder and Education Director.
lynda@rainbowhousekenya.co.uk

Baraka Tabu. Aged 18 years. Baraka has been resident at Rainbow since the home opened in 2007. He has completed his primary school and passed out with exceptionally high grades.If your grades are high you can choose a good school. Baraka now attends a boarding school that is situated between Mombasa and Nairobi at a place called Taita Tavita. Baraka is in form 3. Next year he will start his final year. Baraka's dream has always been to study medicine. He is a bright intelligent young man who speaks perfect English. If he is given the chance he will make medical school and one day practice. Baraka's fees are higher than than primary school. It currently costs GBP 650 a year. He will then start medical college for which we do not yet have fee details.

David Ngala is 11 years old. He attends Rainbow Nursery school and is ready to attend St. Francis primary school. David came to Rainbow with his elder brother Emanuel (who is sponsored) and younger sister Patience after their house caught fire. All children suffered burns but have totally recovered. David is good friend with Heho. He is bright and willing to learn. David has a living mother who is illiterate and destitute.

Linda Hare is aged 6 years. Lynda, our founder was the first person to hold her after delivery (Hence her name!). Her mother was a victim of rape and as there is no sympathy for rape victims in Kenya so she was admitted her rainbow. Linda is a bright child willing to learn. She is currently in Rainbow Nursery but will be ready to start standard one primary school in January. Linda has a living mother but she is disabled and cannot work.

Patience Neema is 6 years old and the sister to Emanuel and David. Patience is bright talkative and ever smiling. She has confidence over and above her age. She attends Rainbow nursery and will be ready to attend Primary school in January.

Ronnie Macary is 3 years old and has just started at Rainbow nursery. It will be two years before he can attend primary school but a sponsor could help him now with finance to maintain his life. Ronnie was born to a 14 year old who was unable to support him properly.

Mwangi Wanjiru Aged 16 years. He has lived at Rainbow since 2007. Mwangi is the brother of Heho and Murandi (who has a sponsor) Mwangi came to Rainbow from a prison cell after he was caught stealing food for himself and two brothers. From a child who had never received care or any discipline Mwangi has grown into a fine young man. He is lively and very talkative. He currently attends government school and is in standard 5.

Rama Kitsao. Rama is aged 15 years. He arrived with his brother Hamisi (who has a sponsor) in 2010. Rama is a quiet studious boy with plenty of potential to go far if given the opportunity. Rama attends government school but desperately needs a sponsor if he is to benefit from education. He is very bright and willing to work hard to achieve high marks.

Mahenzo Tabu. Mahenzo has lived at rainbow since she was two years old. She is now 11 years and attending government school. She has a living mother. However her mother is physically and mentally challenged and cannot look after her or help with Mahenzo's education. Mahenzo is a quiet girl but very willing to learn.