About Amason: Amason is the youngest in a large family and shares a close bond with his siblings. The most important person in his life is his mother, Milka, who works hard to provide for her children despite the financial challenges their family faces. Amason describes his family as loving and enjoys spending time and playing with his siblings. Growing up, Amason and his family have faced significant financial hardship. Providing school fees, healthcare, food, and other basic necessities for a large family can be difficult for his mother. There have been times when these financial challenges have affected the children's ability to consistently attend school and access the resources they need. As the youngest sibling, Amason looks up to his older brothers and sisters and enjoys being part of their close-knit family. With access to a consistent education and the support he needs, Amason has the opportunity to grow, discover his interests, and begin dreaming about what his future could hold. About Amason’s Community: Amason lives in Oyuma, a rural village in Migori County. Typical houses are built with dirt floors, mud walls, and iron sheet roofs, and the primary language spoken is Dholuo. The local diet mainly consists of corn, kales, and omena (small fish from Lake Victoria). Common health challenges include malaria, typhoid, HIV/AIDS, and malnutrition. Most adults in Oyuma Village are unemployed or peasant farmers, with some working as day laborers earning an average of $2 per day. With half of the community under the age of 15 and half of those children out of school, they face significant challenges in education. With Your Help: Your sponsorship can help Amason receive a consistent education and give him opportunities for a brighter future. Your support helps cover his school fees and provides uniforms, books, and essential school supplies. It also contributes to monthly food donations that help his family meet their nutritional needs, along with access to healthcare services to help him stay healthy and thriving. Sponsorship is $42/month or $504/year.

Beryl’s Story Beryl is the second born in her family, following her sister Annet—another Take Heart student. Later that same year, Beryl’s father passed away from acute malaria, leaving her and her siblings under the care of their mother, Judith, a widow whom Take Heart has supported for many years. Judith worked tirelessly to provide for her daughters, but after her husband’s death, his family refused to support her because she only had girls. To survive, Judith began selling bananas, walking long distances from their village to Migori town with heavy loads on her head. “She had to struggle by carrying bananas from the village on her head to Migori so she could sell them in order to earn a living.” – Beryl Even with her mother’s efforts, Beryl remembers days without food, proper clothing, or basic needs. In 2009, tragedy struck again—Judith was hit by a motorcycle on her way home from selling bananas. She suffered severe injuries to her back and legs, spending eight months in the hospital. During this time, Beryl had to pause her education to help care for her mother and support their family. A New Chapter with Take Heart Africa Despite these challenges, Beryl’s determination and perseverance never wavered. She worked hard in primary school, even when she was sent home for unpaid school fees or missing uniforms. Her resilience paid off when she scored well on her eighth-grade exams, earning a place at Kadika Girls High School, where she completed her 12th grade. Through the support of Take Heart Africa, Beryl was able to stay in school and focus on her future. Take Heart provided not only financial assistance but also the encouragement and mentorship she needed to keep believing in her dreams. Her Dream & Why She Needs Your Support Beryl graduated from high school and is now a second year student enrolled at Zetech University studying Information and Communication Technology (ICT). She dreams of becoming an ICT specialist, using her education to create innovative solutions, empower young women in technology, and support her family. She knows that her journey would not have been possible without Take Heart’s support and the kindness of sponsors who believed in her potential. “I know I couldn’t have achieved my dream without Take Heart.” How You Can Help 💡 Sponsor Beryl Today!Your support will help Beryl complete her ICT degree, gain valuable skills, and transform her future through technology. Sponsorship covers tuition, learning materials, and essential living expenses. 📌 Donation Details:Full Sponsorship: $3000 yearly/$250 monthly

About Brighton: Brighton is the son of Elizabeth, who has experienced significant hardship throughout her life. After losing both of her parents and growing up in severe poverty, Elizabeth often went without food and struggled to consistently attend school. Despite these challenges, she worked hard to create a better future, eventually completing vocational school and becoming a hairdresser. Today, Elizabeth wants Brighton to have opportunities she did not have growing up. For Brighton, access to a consistent education can give him the chance to learn, discover his potential, and dream about his future without the same financial barriers his mother faced. About Brighton’s Community: Brighton lives in Oyuma, a rural village in Migori County. Typical houses are built with dirt floors, mud walls, and iron sheet roofs, and the primary language spoken is Dholuo. The local diet mainly consists of corn, kales, and omena (small fish from Lake Victoria). Common health challenges include malaria, typhoid, HIV/AIDS, and malnutrition. Most adults in Oyuma Village are unemployed or peasant farmers, with some working as day laborers earning an average of $2 per day. With half of the community under the age of 15 and half of those children out of school, they face significant challenges in education. With Your Help: Your sponsorship can help Brighton receive a consistent education and give him opportunities for a brighter future. Your support helps cover his school fees, uniforms, books, and essential school supplies. It also contributes to monthly food donations that help his family meet their nutritional needs, along with access to healthcare services to help him stay healthy and thriving. Sponsorship is $42/month or $504/year.