My story

My name is Peris, and I am 16 years old. I come from a single parent family of 4 brothers and 2 sisters. I am the 3rd born in our family and stay with my father who is physically challenged. He cannot do any work. We all depend our elder brother who is a school drop out and does casual work in the village. My parents separated and my mother was remarried after seeing my physically challenged father was a burden to her. I could go with my brother to work and get food for our father and siblings. I am so happy that am the first one in our family who has reached class 8.

Peris is supported by impact partner Blessed Generation

Blessed Generation is a Kenya-based Non Governmental Organization (NGO) registered as a Charitable Children's Institution. From Kenya she gives children in need a chance for a good future. Education plays an important role in our help. It is the key to the future. Blessed Generation offers children primary and further education and, where possible, supports vocational or university education. We consciously choose not to stop supporting after primary school. Further education and thorough social emotional guidance by our qualified social workers significantly increases the possibilities of a vulnerable child and reduces risks such as crime, radicalisation and teenage pregnancies.