Abigael is an outgoing and sweet child, with a great sense of humor. She is the youngest of three girls. She lives with her mom and siblings. Her parents are separated. Abigael’s older sister Dalfa also attends Cornerstone, and her mom works at Cornerstone as a janitor.

Amos has dreams of becoming a policeman when he grows up. His favorite animals are goats, and his best subject in school is English. Amos loves to play soccer and helps at home by washing the dishes.

He lives with his mom and is the 4th of 6 children. His mom is a manual laborer. Amos’s sister Deborah Wambui attends LEAP Academy.

Sponsor

Angeline lives with her single mother and is the youngest of three children. 

She’s an outgoing, carefree spirit who dances to the beat of her own drum. Her favorite animal is a lion, and she’s happiest when she’s jumping rope at recess. Angeline wants to be a teacher someday. 

Her older brother Samuel Njuguna also attends Cornerstone. 

Sponsor

Antonio’s parents are separated. He lives with his mother and 2 siblings. Antonio is the middle child. He loves playing soccer, and running. He’s a very sociable and friendly child.

Sponsor

Benson lives with his mother and is the last born of eight children. He enjoys running and soccer. His older twin sisters, Naomi and Tabitha, and older brother Joseph also attend Cornerstone.

Sponsor

Benson lives with his father and mother. He's the sixth of seven children in the family. He loves soccer, running and singing.

Sponsor

Brandon lives with both parents. His mom is a housewife and his father drives a bus. Brandon’s twin sister Sheila also attends Cornerstone.

Brandon is a social and active boy, and loves playing soccer with his siblings. His teacher describes him as being goal-oriented, creative, and having the character of a leader. 

Sponsor

Brian loves playing games, including soccer with his friends. Brian lives with his parents and is the second born of the four children in his family. His sister Christine also attends Cornerstone. Brian’s mother works as a farmer, and his dad as a manual laborer, taking odd jobs as they are available.

Celline loves reading and playing. She lives with her parents and two sisters. Her parents both work as farmers. Her older sister Rina also attends Cornerstone.

Sponsor

Christine lives with her parents, and is the first born of four children. Her brother Brian also attends Cornerstone. Christine enjoys playing, despite an old injury to her left knee which sometimes causes her pain. She helps at home with household chores. Christine’s mother works as a farmer, and her dad as a manual laborer, taking odd jobs as they are available.

Dalfa lives with her father and mother and has 2 siblings. She loves playing with her friends, singing and soccer. She is outgoing, funny and expressive. She works hard and is an above average student.

Sponsor

Daniel’s favorite things are: the color red, cows, and eating chapati, a delicious Kenyan flatbread. Daniel lives with both parents and three siblings. His older brother Samuel Kahato also attends Cornerstone. His parents are farmers.

Sponsor

Daniel is a highly motivated student whose best subjects are English and reading. He wants to be a teacher someday. His idea of happiness is playing with toy cars. 

Daniel is the 6th of 8 children. He lives with his mother, who is sometimes employed as a manual laborer. 

Sponsor

David lives with his mother and is the youngest of four children. His favorite thing to do is play soccer with his friends. David's teachers describe him as a very good student.

Sponsor

David lives with his father, mother and 5 siblings. He enjoys playing group games, jumping rope, and soccer. David’s older brother Macharia also attends Cornerstone.

Sponsor

Dennis loves playing with toy cars, and playing soccer with his friends. Dennis lives with both parents and his two older brothers. His dad is a sand harvester, and his mother is a farmer.

Sponsor

Dorcas lives with her mother and is the youngest of seven children. Her niece (and best friend), Elizabeth Nyakio, also attends Cornerstone. Another niece, Esther Wanjiru, attends LEAP Academy.

Dorcas’ teacher describes her as outspoken and inquisitive. She excels at science, and has aspirations of becoming a doctor.

Sponsor

Eddy lives with both parents. His father sells water from a donkey cart and his mom operates a small roadside grocery shop. Eddy is the 4th of 6 children. 

He’s a hardworking student, who loves English and reading. Eddy wants to become a bus driver. 

Sponsor

Elizabeth is an affectionate girl, who loves to sing and dance. She dreams of becoming a doctor, and her favorite subject is English.

Her aunt (Dorcas Njeri) also attends Cornerstone. Elizabeth and Dorcas are inseparable. Elizabeth’s younger sister Esther Wanjiru attends LEAP Academy.

Elizabeth lives with her mother and her grandmother.

Sponsor

Esther’s household chores include sweeping the house and doing the dishes. She lives with her mom and is the 3rd of 4 children. Her mom works as a manual laborer.

Esther’s favorite color is red, and her favorite animal is a giraffe. In school, she loves studying English, and aspires to grow up to be a teacher.

Sponsor

Esther lives with her parents and four siblings. Esther helps at home by cooking and caring for the family's animals. She enjoys playing with dolls, jumping rope and singing. Esther is a good student who loves to learn.

Sponsor

Francis lives with his parents and 5 siblings. His father has been crippled for 35 years. Francis is one of the best students in the class; curious and highly intelligent. His younger sister Judy also attends Cornerstone.

Geoffrey lives with his father, mother and 4 younger siblings. He enjoys soccer, running, and singing/music. Geoffrey is shy but gaining confidence.

Sponsor

George is a playful, active boy who enjoys soccer. He wants to be a bus driver when he grows up. If George could be any animal, he would want to be a lion.

George helps his mom at home by running errands. His parents separated in 2012. His mom is a farmer and also washes clothes to help make ends meet. George has 4 older siblings.

Sponsor

Godfrey lives with his parents and 5 siblings. His household responsibilities include running errands and gathering firewood. He enjoys singing, soccer, jumping rope, and running.

Sponsor

Grace wants to become a doctor so she can help people. Her best subjects are English and Math. Grace lives with her mother, older brother, and younger sister. She is the middle child. Her mother is a farmer.

Grace lives with her mother, two younger siblings, grandmother and her grandmother's young children. Grace enjoys playing with her friends, jump rope and singing.

Sponsor

Grace lives with both parents. Her mother is a community health worker. Her father is disabled after a work-related accident, which might be why Grace aspires to become a doctor.

Grace is the sixth of seven children in the family. Her older sister, Mercy Mwihaki, also attends Cornerstone. Grace’s favorite play time activity is jump rope.

Sponsor

Hannah is an only child, and lives with her grandmother. Her grandmother keeps chickens for a living.

Hannah is very intelligent, and enjoys babies and younger children. At school, she loves English and reading.

Sponsor

Hellen lives with both parents. She is the 4th of 5 children. 

Her hobbies include reading, playing, and she also enjoys helping with household chores like sweeping the house. Her teacher describes Hellen as quiet and reserved but always smiling.

Sponsor

Hope is a talkative child, who enjoys dancing. She’s struggling to catch up in school, but her teacher is optimistic. Hope’s parents are separated. She lives with her mom, one older sister, grandmother, and other extended family members. Hope’s mother is employed as a house keeper.

Sponsor

Hopeson lives with his mother and two siblings. For fun he enjoys soccer and running. He helps at home with laundry and by carrying water. His teachers describe him as a good student.

Sponsor

Jackline’s favorite subject is math. She’s outgoing, and enjoys group games. Her biological dad was killed in a road accident when her mother was 2 months pregnant. Her mother recently remarried. Jackline lives with her mother, step-father, and two siblings.

Sponsor

James is a laid back, social kid who is good at reading. He enjoys playing soccer with his friends. He lives with his mother and has 5 siblings. His mother supports the family with her sewing skills, and by selling second-hand clothes.

Sponsor

James is gregarious and outgoing. You’ll rarely see him without a huge smile on his face. He enjoys reading and playing soccer. He lives with both parents and three siblings.

Jane’s parents are separated, and her mother works as a manual laborer. Jane’s older sister, Veronicah, also attends Cornerstone.

Her teacher describes Jane as a very bright girl. Her favorite subject is English and she wants to be a teacher when she grows up. Jane enjoys jumping rope and hopscotch. Cats are her favorite animal. 

Sponsor

Jane lives with her parents, who are farmers, and four siblings. She helps at home with the cleaning and laundry. She enjoys playing jump rope with her friends. Her older sister Esther also attends Cornerstone.

Sponsor

Jane is an outgoing and playful child. She lives with both parents and two older brothers. Her parents are employed selling wood, and working in a small grocery shop.

Jane lives with her father, mother and two siblings. She helps her family around the house by cleaning, and she enjoys singing and music. Jane's older brother, Geoffrey also attends Cornerstone.

Sponsor

Jason dreams of joining the army someday. His favorite subject is Swahili. He is also fascinated by cars, and engines. Jason is the youngest of 4 children. He lives with both parents. Jason’s father is a farmer and his mother is a manual laborer (washing, digging).

Sponsor

Joel is a laid back child, with a talent for drawing and soccer. Joel lives with his mom and three of his five siblings. His two oldest siblings are married. His sister Susan also attends Cornerstone. Joel’s father died in 2012. Her mom is a daily manual laborer and farmer.

Sponsor

Macharia lives with his father, mother and 5 siblings. He loves to sing, run, and play soccer. His teachers have noticed his strong leadership qualities. His younger brother David also attends Cornerstone.

Sponsor

John enjoys running and playing soccer. He lives with both parents and has two older brothers and a younger sister. Both his parents are farmers, and his father also harvests sand.

Sponsor

Jonah lives with his father, mother and 4 siblings. His favorite things to do include playing soccer, running, and singing/music. Jonah's younger siblings, Peter and Monicah, also attend Cornerstone.

Joseph lives with his father, mother and three siblings. For fun, Joseph enjoys soccer, and playing other group games with friends.

Sponsor

Joseph lives with his grandparents.  He’s the oldest of two children.

Joseph likes soccer, and helping with the house cleaning.

His teacher describes him as a quiet and soft-spoken child. Joseph’s best subject is math, and he has dreams of being a pilot someday. His favorite animal is the elephant.

Sponsor

Joseph has dreams of becoming an engineer and is an avid soccer player. He lives with both parents and his younger brother, Thomas, who also attends Cornerstone. His father is a farmer and his mother runs a small roadside shop.

Sponsor

Joseph lives with his mother and is the fifth born of eight children. He loves singing, running and playing soccer. His younger siblings Naomi, Tabitha and Benson also attend Cornerstone.

Sponsor

Otiso lives with his mother and two siblings. His father is deceased. He enjoys group games with friends and singing. Otiso helps his mom by caring for the family's donkey and chickens.

Sponsor

Ichumari lives with his father and mother and is the 7th of 8 children. His household chores include gathering firewood and caring for the family's chickens. He loves running, soccer and playing with friends.

Sponsor

Joy lives with her single mother. She loves writing and playing soccer. Her teacher describes her as being organized and neat. 

Her older sister Ruth works as a janitor at Cornerstone. 

Sponsor

Joyce lives with her parents. There are 14 children in her family, four of whom are young enough to still live at home. Joyce enjoys music, singing and playing with friends. Her younger brother, Martin, also attends Cornerstone.

Judy lives with her parents. There are 5 children in her family. Her father has been crippled for 35 years. Judy's teachers say that she is very driven to succeed and works hard. Her older brother Francis also attends Cornerstone.

Justin is absolutely charming. He loves science, and wants to become a pilot. He’s intrigued by electricity. Justin is the second born of three children. They live with their single mother, who is employed as a daily manual laborer.

Kelvin lives with his father and mother and has 4 siblings. He enjoys soccer, running and singing. Kelvin's younger brother Stephen also attenders Cornerstone.

Sponsor

Kelvin likes playing soccer and helps at home by washing dishes. Kelvin’s teacher describes him as creative and playful.

He lives with both parents, and is the oldest of two kids. Kelvin’s mother is a farmer and his father is a mason, who also does odd jobs to support the family.

Sponsor

Magdaline is a social, outgoing girl who enjoys reading. She has two older siblings. Her parents separated when Magdaline was a year old. Her mother supports the family doing daily manual labor.

Sponsor

Margaret is absolutely delightful. She likes to help with household chores. She lives with both parents and 3 siblings. Margaret’s dad is a sand harvester, and her mother takes odd jobs where they can be found, such as washing clothes.

Margaret’s best subjects are Swahili and Math. She wants to become a doctor. She loves singing and playing with her friends. She lives with both parents and is the youngest of 10 children. Her dad works as a guard and her mother as a farmer. Her sister Mary also attends Cornerstone.

Martin lives with his father and mother. There are 14 children in the family, four of whom still live at home. For fun, he enjoys playing soccer and playing with friends. Martin's older sister Joyce also attends Cornerstone.

Sponsor

Mary has big dreams of becoming President. Her favorite subject is Swahili. She enjoys singing and playing with friends. Her younger sister Margaret also attends Cornerstone. She lives with both parents and is the 9th of 10 children. Her dad works as a guard and her mother is a farmer.

Mary dreams of becoming a teacher, and her favorite subject is math. She has an impressive talent for gymnastics. Her sister Peninah also attends Cornerstone. Mary lives with her parents and two siblings. Her father is employed as a tractor driver, ploughing fields, and her mother is a farmer.

Sponsor

Mary lives with both parents. Mother is a farmer and father is a casual laborer. Mary helps at home by sweeping and washing dishes. She’s the youngest of 4 children.

Mary’s favorite color is green. Her idea of happiness is playing hide-and-seek and eating sandwiches. Mary aspires to become a pilot.

Sponsor

Mary is a highly musical child- her teacher says that Mary often hums and sings quietly to herself in class. Mary lives with her grandmother, her mother, and her two sisters. Her parents are separated due to domestic violence. Her mother is currently unemployed.

Mary lives with her older sister and her sister's two children. She enjoys soccer, singing and playing games with friends. Mary's teachers describe her as jovial and outspoken. She is confident and expresses herself well.

Mary lives with both parents, and is the second born of four children in her family. Mary loves singing and playing group games with her friends.

Both of Mary’s parents work hard running small businesses; her dad sells fish, and her mother is a tailor, but they still don’t earn enough to meet their family’s basic needs.

Sponsor

Mary is a talkative child who works hard in school. Her teacher describes her as having a lot of persistence. She loves to dance. Mary’s dad is a farmer and her mother is a casual laborer. Mary lives with both parents and four siblings.

Sponsor

Mary lives with both parents. Her parents are sometimes employed as manual laborers. Her sister, Rahab Kyalo, also attends Cornerstone.

She is a quiet, reserved girl, but she asks lots of good questions. She also loves soccer. Her favorite animal is the giraffe because of its beautiful skin. Math is her best subject, and she dreams of one day becoming a doctor. 

Sponsor

Maryanne loves singing and playing. Maryanne lives with her mom and her 4 siblings. Her mother does daily manual labor, like digging, to support her family.

Sponsor

Mercy aspires to become a doctor. She loves to sing. At home she helps with simple chores. Her father is a sand harvester, and her mom is a farmer and voluntary community health worker. Mercy has 4 older brothers and one younger sister.

Sponsor

Meshack is an outgoing, talkative and playful child. His hobbies include singing and rapping. His favorite subject is math, and he thinks he might want to be a banker someday.

He is the 5th of 8 children, and lives with his mom. His mother is a manual laborer.

Michael is an only child. His favorite thing to do is play soccer. He lives with his grandmother and aunts and uncles. His mother lives in another town, two hours to the north, working at a hotel.

Sponsor

Monicah lives with her parents and 4 siblings. She enjoys playing with dolls, jumping rope, running and singing. Two of her older brothers, Peter and Jonah, also attend Cornerstone.

Moses is an extrovert. His favorite activity is reading time, and he’s always the first one to the reading mat. Moses lives with his widowed mother, and is the youngest of four children. His father was killed in a road accident.

Naomi lives with her mother and seven siblings. She loves to sing, jump rope and run. Naomi's twin sister Tabitha, older brother Joseph and younger brother Benson also attend Cornerstone.

Sponsor

Naomi’s teacher describes her as social and outgoing. She is a motivated student, and excels at reading and writing. Naomi and her younger sister are living with their grandparents, while their mother works in a neighboring town.

Nicholas lives with his parents, who are both blind. He is the youngest of 4 children.

He’s a quiet and reserved child. Nicholas would love to be a teacher or a farmer when he grows up. His favorite subject is English. If Nicolas could be any animal, he would choose to be an elephant.

Sponsor

Paul is the youngest of three boys. He lives with both parents. He loves to play group games with his friends, especially soccer, and gets along well with his peers. He is healthy, other than an allergy to certain proteins. Paul’s dad works as a mason, and his mother runs a small shop.

Paul is a quiet and reserved child, but he dreams of becoming a salesman someday. His favorite color is red, and his favorite animal is a zebra. 

He’s an only child, and lives with his father and his grandparents.

Sponsor

Pauline’s teacher describes her as obedient and helpful. She likes to help with household chores. Pauline lives with her grandmother, three older siblings, and other extended family members. Pauline’s grandmother works as a farmer.

Sponsor

Peninah is a shy girl, who enjoys dancing. Peninah lives with her parents and two siblings. Her sister Mary also attends Cornerstone. Her father is employed as a tractor driver, ploughing fields, and her mother is a farmer.

Peter lives with his father, mother and four siblings. For fun, he loves singing, running, soccer, and playing with friends. Peter's older brother, Jonah, and younger sister, Monicah, also attend Cornerstone.

Sponsor

Peter’s teacher describes him as a born storyteller. He has a great sense of humor, and loves running and playing soccer. Peter is the youngest of 6 children. He lives with his mother, siblings, and extended family. Peter’s mother works as a farmer.

Rehab lives with both parents, who work as manual laborers. She loves helping at home by sweeping, and also enjoys playing soccer and jumping rope with her sister, Mary Wanjira, who also attends Cornerstone. 

Rahab is a shy, good-natured and introverted student. Her favorite subjects are English and reading.

Sponsor

Wamaitha lives with her mother and siblings. She is the second born of five children. She enjoys playing with friends, running and singing. Wamaitha's younger brother Titus also attends Cornerstone.

Sponsor

Rose’s father passed away from skin cancer in 2015. She lives with her mother, and is the 3rd of 4 children, and the only girl in the family. She hates dirt, and loves to clean.

Rose is a bright child, and new languages come easily to her. She loves reading, and wants to be a teacher someday. She is a shy, smiley girl and you’ll often find her jumping rope, which her favorite playtime activity.

Sponsor

Ruth excels in English at school. She wants to be a farmer when she grows up. Ruth lives with a friend of the family, while her mother works in another town.

Sponsor

Samuel is a playful and obedient boy. For fun, he enjoys singing, and playing games, including soccer. Samuel lives with both parents and three siblings. His parents are farmers.

Sponsor

Samuel is the 7th of 9 children. He lives with both parents. His father is a night watchman and his mom does manual labor.  

If Samuel could be an animal, he’d chose to be a rabbit. Playing soccer and eating mandazi (a Kenyan doughnut) are his favorite activities. When he grows up, he wants to be a chef.

Sponsor

Samuel lives with both parents. His mother is a housewife and his father is a pastor who also does manual labor to support the family. Samuel is the 3rd of 5 children in the family. 

He loves playing soccer with his friends. If Samuel could be an animal, he would be a lion, because they are so strong. His best subject in school is Kiswahili and he wants to be a teacher when he grows up.

Samuel lives with both parents. His mother is a teacher and his father sells second-hand clothing. Samuel is the oldest of two children.

Samuel’s a shy, smily boy who loves soccer. His favorite animal is a chicken, because he loves to eat eggs. He enjoys math and has dreams of becoming a pilot someday. 

Sponsor

Samuel lives with his mother and two siblings. An above average student, he enjoys learning and playing soccer. Samuel's teachers describe him as well-behaved and fun-loving.

Sponsor

Samuel likes playing soccer and helping at home by washing dishes. He thinks he might want to be a truck driver someday. His favorite subject is math, and his favorite animal is a horse.

He lives with both parents, and is the oldest of two kids. His mother is a teacher and his father is a mason.

Sponsor

Samuel lives with his mother and grandmother. He enjoys soccer, running, playing with friends and volleyball. Samuel's teacher describes him as a gentle and well-mannered child.

Sponsor

Sarah’s teacher describes her as kind and helpful. At home, she helps her single mom with household chores. She has two older siblings. Her mom works as a cleaner in a small hotel, earning less than $2/day.

Shaine lives with her single mother and is the oldest of two children. Her mom is employed as a manual laborer.

Shaine is a hardworking student with a can-do attitude. She dreams of becoming a police officer. Her favorite game is jump rope, and her favorite animal is a giraffe.

Sponsor

Sheila loves to play soccer with her siblings. Her favorite animals are monkeys. At recess, you’ll find her jumping rope. Sheila wants to be a teacher someday.

Sheila lives with both parents. Her mom is a housewife and her father is a bus driver.

Sheila’s twin brother Brandon also attends Cornerstone.

Sponsor

Sherleen is a confident girl, who loves to dance. Her teacher describes her as brave. Sherleen is the first born of four children. Sherleen helps at home with small chores, and loves playing with her friends. Her dad abandoned the family when Sherleen’s mom refused to terminate her fourth pregnancy. Sherleen’s sister, Winny, also attends Cornerstone.

Sponsor

Shernine lives with mother and two siblings. She has an older sister and a younger brother. Shernine gets along well with her peers, and is a very kind child.
Shernine’s parents separated 3 years ago. Her mom has a job washing bedding for a local guest house.

Stella was abandoned by her mother and now lives with her grandparents. She enjoys singing and running. She also loves to play group games with her friends.

Stephen lives with his father and mother. There are five children in the family.
His favorite activity is soccer. Stephen's older brother Kelvin also attends Cornerstone.

Sponsor

Stephen is a friendly child who enjoys running. His teacher says he is behind academically, but she is optimistic that he will be able to catch up. Stephen is the youngest of five children. He lives with both parents, who are both daily manual laborers.

Sponsor

Susan is the youngest of seven children. Her older brother Benson Mwema also attends Cornerstone. Susan’s favorite color is blue, and she loves chickens.

Susan is shy and respectful. She enjoys reading. Susan lives with her mom and three of her five siblings. Her two oldest siblings are married. Her brother Joel also attends Cornerstone. Susan’s father died in 2012. Her mom is a daily manual laborer and farmer.

Sponsor

Susan is a delightful girl with a great sense of humor. Susan’s mother abandoned her and her older sister. She now lives with her grandparents, who are both too old to work.

Sponsor

Tabitha lives with her mother and seven siblings. She loves to sing, jump rope and run. Tabitha's twin sister Naomi, older brother Joseph and younger brother Benson also attend Cornerstone.

Sponsor

Thomas is a reserved child. His teacher says he can count better than anyone in his class. He’s also good at English and soccer. He lives with both parents and his brother. His older brother Joseph also attends Cornerstone. His dad is a farmer and his mother runs a small roadside shop.

Sponsor

Titus lives with his mother and four siblings. For fun he loves playing with friends and soccer. His older sister Wamaitha also attends Cornerstone.

Tyra lives with her mother and younger brother. Her mom works as a security guard at Cornerstone.

Tyra loves to run long distances. Maybe it helps that her favorite foods are rice and spaghetti. She helps at home by washing the dishes. Tyra is talkative and smiles a lot. Her favorite subject is math, and her favorite animal is a zebra. 

Sponsor

Veronicah’s best subject is Swahili. She aspires to become a teacher. Her teacher says she is a respectful and attentive student who especially loves reading time. Veronicah has one younger sister. Her parents are separated, and her mother works as a daily manual laborer.

Sponsor

Victor’s teacher describes him as a respectful and sociable child. Victor loves playing soccer. Victor is orphaned, and lives with his aunt and one older sibling. He is captivated by artwork and photographs, and also happens to be very photogenic.

Sponsor

Vivian lives with her mother and four siblings. She enjoys playing with friends, soccer, running and singing. Vivian's teachers admire her bravery and confidence. Her younger brother, Wycliffe, also attends Cornerstone.

Winny is the second born of four children. Winny helps her mom at home with small chores, and loves playing with her friends. Her dad abandoned the family when Winny’s mom refused to terminate her fourth pregnancy. Winny’s older sister, Sherleen, also attends Cornerstone.

Sponsor

Wycliffe lives with his mother. There are five children in the family. For fun he enjoys soccer, running and playing group games. Wycliffe's older sister Vivian also attends Cornerstone.

Yvonne lives with her mother and four siblings.  Her older brother Wycliffe and older sister Vivian both attend Cornerstone. Yvonne’s easy going personality means she gets along well with others. She loves the color green.

Sponsor

Yvonne is a delightful girl, and well liked by everyone in her class. Yvonne lives with her parents and three older siblings. Her dad is a sand harvester, and her mother is a farmer and manual laborer.

Sponsor