By Theresa Heasman | Project Leader
Dear Supporters,
We hope that this report finds you well. We are writing to let you know that this micoproject has been upgraded to a new Global Giving project where those of you who wish to continue supporting our university students can donate: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/university-expenses-for-former-streetchildren/.
We are about half way through the academic year in Kenya. Abel and Jacob, the two young men who are currently supported through this project, are continuing to work hard at university. Jacob in particular managed to complete the first year of a computer forensics course using the limited shared facilities at his university, but now that he is in his second year it is getting more and more difficult to complete the assignments and seminars without his own laptop. We are therefore appealing to our supporters to help us to buy one that he can use for the course. Laptops are generally seen as a requirement for university in general, but especially so given the nature of Jacob's course. Abel in now in his third year and adapting to the increasing course work requirements of studying when you you are getting closer to the finish line. We are very proud of both young men.
Meeting the costs of university attendance is an increasing burden for young people wanting qualifications to compete for positions in today's labour markets. After the first year, they must move out of campus accomodation and find more expensive private lodgings. This means that Abel and Jacob must pay more rent and potentially extra transport costs. In addition, recent lecturer strikes means that the semester has been extended to make up the work missed and their leave time, which they usually spend at home with family, has been shortened - the time they usually spend working at home, to earn money for their expenses is also less.
We are however looking forward to seeing them when they come home for the short respite from classes in August and will update everyone who has donated through the new project (https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/university-expenses-for-former-streetchildren/) on their progress after their visit.
Thank you again for all your support of CRK's work!
Best Wishes,
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