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Education SponsorshipsStephanie's Story

Nothing Is
Impossible

Stephanie is a high-achieving student in Nakuru, Kenya, with a burning dream to become one of the country's first female neurosurgeons. Raised by her mother Lucy — a single mum of four — Stephanie has defied every obstacle placed in her path.

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Nakuru, Kenya

Secondary Education Support

Stephanie in her school uniform, smiling with peace signs in Nakuru, Kenya

A Family Forged in Resilience

Lucy Muthoni Wanjiru endured years of domestic abuse before making the courageous decision to leave with her four children. With no income and no safety net, she rebuilt her family's life from the ground up in Nakuru.

Despite overwhelming hardship, Lucy instilled in her children one unshakeable belief: hard work and faith can move mountains. That belief became the foundation Stephanie stands on today.

Straight A's Against All Odds

In one of Kenya's most competitive academic environments, Stephanie has maintained outstanding grades while juggling responsibilities that most adults would find overwhelming. During school holidays, she runs a small food preparation business — waking before dawn to cook and sell meals that help cover her family's basic needs.

Recently diagnosed with a hernia requiring ongoing medical treatment, Stephanie has not let even her health challenges slow her down. She continues to excel academically while managing her condition with quiet strength.

Three Generations of Hope

When P61 first connected with this family, they discovered that Lucy's elderly mother had been living in desperate conditions — abused and neglected. The P61 family stepped in to provide care, dignity, and a safe environment.

At 85 years old, she discovered new hope and purpose — living proof that transformation has no age limit. Grandmother, mother, and daughter: three generations of women, each discovering their worth and rewriting their story.

"Nothing is impossible to achieve. Your background does not determine your destiny."

Total Support Needed

AUD $1,050

School fees and family stability for Stephanie's final year

School Fees

Term 1 (Jan–Apr)KES 23,500
Term 2 (May–Aug)KES 23,500
Term 3 (Sep–Nov)KES 23,500
Total School FeesKES 70,500

Family Living Support

Monthly RentKES 7,000/mo
Annual Rent TotalKES 84,000

Stable housing is the foundation that allows Stephanie to focus on her studies and Lucy to build her livelihood.

BankANZ
BSB013288
Account Number193006221
Account NameProject61 Int
ReferenceP61 Steph Education

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