Project Report
| Aug 26, 2014
Final Project before Graduation!
By Emily Obiti | Field Worker
Sylvester is currently in the thick of writing his final project and providing all goes well, he will graduate with a Bachelors of Commerce in December this year. What an incredibly exciting thought! Sylvester will be the first young person to come from the streets, through the Turning Point programme, and go on to earn a degree. We are incredibly proud of his hard work, as are his family.
This final project or dissertation is hard work but its the only remaining hurdle between Sylvester and his degree, then he will launch into the world of work. We hope that his time in university has put him in good stead to take on the next challenge of hunting for an internship or job to start off his career.
This project is now fully funded which means all the funds needed for Sylvester to finish off have been provided. Sylvester is grateful to all those who have supported him in his studies and wishes to pass his heartfelt thanks. We at Turning Point are also so thankful for Sylvesters supporters as it is a great encouragement to all of the staff and the children remaining in the programmes to see Sylvester do so well. His success will certainly inspire others so thank you for making this possible.
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May 7, 2014
Leaders are readers
By Emily Obiti | Field Worker
During the recent school holidays Sylvester stopped by the Turning Point library for a visit. He seemed very well and his growing love for books was evident as he explored the library and got sucked into Salmon Rushdie's Midnight children. Certainly, the experience of going to university is really broadening Sylvesters experiences and perspectives and he is hungry to learn more and more.
In the last report, I noted that sylvester has been looking for part-time work. As yet he has not found any, this is so often the case in Kenya where jobs are few and applicants are many. He is considering changing to finish off his degree in evening classes to give him more opportunities to find work during the week. This is something that social worker Gladys and other staff can sit and talk through with Sylvester to help him make the best decision.
It was wonderful to have Sylvester visit the library where many younger primary school pupils are studying hard and working on their homework. For them to meet Sylvester who shares their community and background and for them to see him studying and prospering in university is a real inspiration to many of them.
Thank you everyone who is supporting Sylvester, certainly your giving is not only impcting Sylvester but his family and those younger ones who look up to him in the community. Thank you.
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Jan 8, 2014
Brain-busting subjects
By Emily Obiti | Field Worker
Micro and macro economic theory, investment analysis and portfolio management, accounting, auditing, marketing, business law... these are just a few of the many courses Sylvester is studying this year at the University of Nairobi. They may be tough subjects but they will set him up well for his dream job to work in a bank.
Sylvester has been trying to find some part-time work to give him a little extra pocket money and to help support his family though as yet he has not been able to find anything that will fit in with his study schedule. The job market in Kenya is very competitive but Sylvester is hopeful that when he does eventually graduate he will be in a much stronger position to apply for jobs.
Sylvester heads back to class this week after he Christmas break and continues to be incredibly grateful for the opportunity to study, so on his behalf, thank you to all those who have been so faithfully supporting him.
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