Story Category: Educational Support

Melisa and Christine shared a heartfelt video testimonial, expressing profound gratitude towards Dream of a Child and acknowledging the pivotal role of Nelly, the organization’s founder, in their lives. In their heartfelt testimonial, both girls highlighted how the organization’s support has positively impacted their lives, providing them with spiritual guidance, essential resources, educational opportunities, and emotional encouragement. Their testimonial underscored the significance of faith and mentorship in navigating life’s challenges and achieving personal growth. Through their words, they conveyed the profound impact of Dream of a Child’s holistic approach, which not only provides practical assistance but also nurtures spiritual and emotional well-being.

You can listen to their full testimonial by watching the videos below.

Part 1: Christine

Part 2: Melisa

Maureen Adhiambo, a beneficiary of Dream of a Child Foundation, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity provided by the organization. Despite challenges during her high school education, she received invaluable support that helped her overcome obstacles. Now employed as a professional teacher in Tana River County, Maureen acknowledges her previous limitations, the help and guidance she received from Dream of a Child, and remains hopeful that, with time, she can extend assistance to others in need.

Watch her video below

Hello and Praise God,

My name is Joan Kerubo, and I am immensely grateful for the Dream of a Child organization’s program. Through this program, I successfully completed my high school education. I had been struggling with school fees and was frequently being sent home due to a lack of funds. I came to know about Dream of a Child from my mother, who was one of the widows benefiting from Dream of a Child’s tailoring project.

Dream of a Child provided me with an opportunity I had never imagined. They covered my school fees, provided educational support such as school uniforms, transportation, books, as well as medical care when I was unwell. With their assistance, I completed my Form Four education and enrolled in college. I pursued a diploma in hospitality management and graduated. Now, I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management.

Thanks to this wonderful program, I am filled with gratitude for the opportunities it has provided me.

I am honored to be one of the recipients of the Dream of a Child Foundation Scholarship. I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to the foundation for their kind support in financing my studies, especially to Madam Nelly, who has been a great blessing to me. I met Madam Nelly through a mutual friend who is also a beneficiary of the foundation. I had been invited to a youth seminar at her church, where we discussed issues affecting us as youths and how to cope with challenges. It was a difficult time in my life because I had just finished secondary education and lost hope of pursuing higher education due to financial constraints.

Growing up in a less privileged community not only posed financial and academic challenges but also highlighted the value of college education. I wanted to be an example to my community that education is key to success. I talked to Nelly about my situation, and she promised to call back. When she offered to help, it felt like a dream come true, as it was just a day before the university registration deadline. She cleared my high school fee balance, university entry fee, and supported me throughout my university education. Now, I am a graduate of Kenyatta University with a degree in Information Science.

Receiving help from this foundation was life-changing; it changed my perspective and encouraged me to have faith and hope regardless of circumstances. It helped me realize my self-worth and taught me to hold myself in high regard. Without Dream of a Child’s involvement and generosity, I wouldn’t have been able to aim high and reach my potential. The best memory is when we got together for Christmas, receiving presents from the foundation, representing good and caring people attentive to others’ plight.

My prayer for Dream of a Child is that it continues to grow and transform many other children’s lives. Thank you for the life-changing gift and equipping me for a lifetime of success. You have inspired me and taught me that giving back to the community is vital, especially through scholarships.

Mercy’s Video Testimonial