Sponsor a LEAP Preschooler

Abigael is eager to discover the unknown and learn about anything put in front of her. Her inquisitive nature explains why she has not just one, but three favorite foods: beef, rice, and ugali (a Kenyan staple often served with cabbage). Abigael lives with her parents and three siblings.

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Abigael’s light-hearted personality brings people together. Her friends are always eager to join her outside to play with dolls. She is playful and talkative, which makes this time with her friends rich and memorable when they gather together. Abigael lives with her father and three siblings. 

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Alliceton is very creative, working to build with blocks and leading his peers to bring ideas to life. He is hardworking both at school and at home, always helping around the house. Alliceton lives with both his parents and two siblings.

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Angel is driven by curiosity. She is always searching for new things, excited to meet new people, and ready to learn at school. Angel lives with both her parents and three siblings.

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Angel loves to model and walk the catwalk, which she is constantly working to perfect. Not only in modeling is her smile infectious, but also while she is running about with her classmates at school. Angel lives with her grandmother.

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Ann is quite spunky. She is talkative, confident, and silly at just the right times. Her friends are drawn to her boldness and enjoy laughing together as they play. Ann lives with both her parents and one sister.

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Ann is thoughtful, kind, and giving. She dreams of becoming a teacher, and with her gentle and patient spirit, she will have a deep impact on the students she teaches. She lives with both her parents and seven older siblings.

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Beatrice has a bright smile and big personality. She is described as a firecracker, singing everywhere she goes and always chatting. Beatrice lives with both her parents and one sister.

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Beryl loves to play outside, especially swinging on the playground at school. She carries a cheerfulness and is excited for each new day. Beryl lives with both of her parents and one sister.

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Brandon is very gentle, curious, and kind toward everyone he meets. He loves to play on the playground at school, especially on the slides. Brandon lives with his mother and one sister.

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Brian’s beaming smile is a wonderful sight to all at the beginning of each school day. His joy and excitement to learn are leading him along this new journey at LEAP. Brian lives with both of his parents and two siblings: Jesse Mwangi who attends LEAP and Dorcas Wanjiru Kibe who attends Cornerstone.

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Charles is patient, gentle, and friendly. One of his strengths is his ability to comfort anyone when they need it, especially through a gentle and subtle hand squeeze. Charles lives with both his parents and five siblings. His older brother, Abel Wangaru, attends Cornerstone.

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Clare is a bright and friendly girl with a big, outgoing personality. She loves to make new friends and play soccer with her classmates at school. Clare lives with her aunt.

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Cynthia has a warm, inviting smile and a welcoming kindness. Her warmth extends throughout her neighborhood where she loves spending time with her friends and family and exploring together. Cynthia lives with her grandmother, father, and one brother.

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Earnest loves to learn about animals, especially frogs. He enjoys talking with his friends and building Legos together. Earnest lives with his mother and four siblings. His older sister, Regina Wanjiru, attends Cornerstone.

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Edner comes running to share a hug or high five when she sees you from near or far. Her favorite things to do are identify colors in nature and cook with her mom at home. Edner lives with her mother and two siblings.

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Erastus is very thoughtful and curious. His peers observe quickly how kind he is to others. He dreams of becoming a musician when he grows up. Erastus lives with both his parents and one sister.

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Esther loves the color yellow, elephants, and jumping rope with friends. She is gentle, kind, and confident in herself. Esther lives with her grandmother and one sister.

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Faith carries kindness with a beautiful tenderness. She is gentle towards her peers and always puts their needs before her own. Faith lives with both her parents and two siblings.

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Flavia is outgoing and quick to make friends. Her sweetness and joy make even the most shy people feel comfortable. She loves playing soccer and the color yellow. Flavia lives with both her parents and one brother.

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Francis is a gifted storyteller and uses his imagination to bring life to what most would never consider giving the slightest importance in a story. He will make even the most minute of details valuable. Francis lives with both of his parents.

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Frankline has a very playful attitude. His love for soccer, light-hearted demeanor, and being an overall respectful child make him a wonderful player to coach. Frankline lives with his grandmother.

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Fridah is the kind of person that you find yourself gravitating toward. She is extremely outgoing and lives with magnetic positivity. Both qualities inspire her friends to play more and search for light in their lives. Fridah lives with her parents and sister.

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Geoffrey is quite ambitious in his studies. He jumps onto the bus each day, eager to learn something new at school that he didn’t know the day before. Geoffrey also dreams of becoming a doctor, and with how he loves to learn, we are confident he will accomplish this goal. Geoffrey lives with his grandmother and sister. 

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Geofrey has a big smile and joy that radiates from him as if it can be felt. His favorite activity at school is to learn Bible stories. Geofrey lives with his mother and two siblings.

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Geofrey is the social butterfly of his class at school. He is a magnificent storyteller that can convince anyone that blue is the greatest color, cows are the most wonderful animal, and exploring new places is how everyone should spend their days. Geofrey lives with his parents and two siblings. 

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George has two favorite activities: running and playing soccer. Both are quite fitting, as he is the most energetic child in the room, no matter what room you’re in. One day, we think we may see George running track for Kenya in the Olympics. George lives with his parents and two siblings. 

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Gifton is an adventurous child who will never turn down an opportunity to explore. He is passionate about animals, with a particular love for giraffes. Gifton’s ability to find joy in any situation is his greatest strength. Gifton lives with his mother.

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Grace carries captivating confidence with her. She is bold, charming, and inclusive, but most of all, she loves those around her with a pure and forgiving heart. Her charisma makes her unforgettable to anyone she encounters. Grace lives with her parents and four siblings. 

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Guymaverick is full of personality. His teacher even described him as spunky. He is fiercely independent yet a friend to all. Guymaverick lives with his mother.

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Gyan is such a highly engaged student that he encourages his classmates to do the same. His warm and inviting personality makes those around him enjoy any task at hand, even the most difficult ones. Gyan lives with his mother and brother.

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Isaac is fearless in the face of a difficult situation. He is brave in new territory and always exuberant. We believe Isaac will grow up to become a strong leader in Kenya. Isaac lives with his mom and two siblings. 

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Jane has an extraordinary imagination. When paired with her creativity, she can do anything from building a spaceship on the playground to making an old story read as if it were the first time you’ve heard it. Jane lives with her mother and two siblings. 

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Jayden is very friendly and greets everyone with a fist bump. His favorite activity at school is playing on the playground with his friends, especially when they get to swing on the tire swings. Jayden lives with his mother.

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Jemimah has a big, bright smile and the sweetest laugh. Her curiosity for new topics makes her a great student. Jemimah lives with her grandmother and one brother.

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Jemimah immediately proved herself to have the best rhythm among her classmates. She loves to dance and at music time she quickly claps to the beat or jumps to the guitar strum. Jemimah lives with her parents and two siblings. 

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John is a wonderful student who is highly engaged and quick to answer questions in class. Outside of his star student status, John has a sweet tooth! His favorite food is cake and is often paired with tea, both with heaps of sugar, of course. John lives with his parents.

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John has a big, bright smile and will meet you with his joyful personality. He enjoys playing with building blocks and stacking towers as tall as him. John lives with both of his parents and four siblings. His sisters, Mary Nyambura and Mary Wanjiku, attend Cornerstone.

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John is always on the move. He enjoys being outside and playing with his friends, especially when he gets to play soccer. John lives with his mother and three siblings.

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Jonah’s favorite activities at school are coloring bright drawings of his favorite animal, a lion, and playing soccer with his classmates. He is very responsible, so when it is time to clean up, his teachers know they can rely on him to return all of his items exactly where he found them. Jonah lives with his parents and four siblings.

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Joseph is an affectionate child. He enjoys being led by a gentle hand from the bus to the classroom to find his classmates and finds comfort in a farewell hug at the end of each school day. Joseph lives with his grandmother.

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At first glance, Joseph may seem shy and reserved, but once you get to know him, you will see his personality shine through. He is very attentive and observant, always soaking in his surroundings and new information. He jumps at the opportunity to try new things. Joseph lives with his parents and three siblings. 

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Joy is full of creativity, bringing new perspectives everywhere she goes. She loves the color pink and swinging for as long as she can at school. Joy lives with her mother and two siblings.

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Joy enjoys playing and is simultaneously a very hard worker. She gives her best effort to school work and helping out at home, always with a smile on her face. Joy lives with her parents and two sisters. 

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Joy is quick to make a friend, playing and talking with them the entire time they are together. She is very cheerful and giggly, filling every room with her laughter. Joy lives with her grandmother and older brother, Harrison Chege, who attends Cornerstone.

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Joyjoyce is very friendly and talkative, making anyone feel at ease as she chats effortlessly. She also loves to sing, especially while drawing. Joyjoyce lives with both her parents and five siblings. Her brother, John Ngugi, and sister, Faith Muthoni, both attend Cornerstone.

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Lawrence is a fantastic listener. This is an attribute his teachers love, but also one that will serve him well in his interest of becoming a musician. He sits quietly, absorbing the sights and sounds around him during music time at school, as he prepares to learn himself. Lawrence lives with his mother and brother. 

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Liam is a wonderful listener with a creative eye, making him a student every teacher wants in their classroom. He is gentle, calm, and sweet, allowing his friendly personality to be well received by all. Liam lives with his mother, grandmother, and one sister.

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Loise wears her heart on her sleeve. She is considerate of others and is beautifully empathetic. One day, she dreams of becoming a teacher. With her nurturing heart, she will make a phenomenal addition to schools in Kenya. Loise lives with her parents and brother. 

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Lucy is confident, brave, and one of the first to try new things at school. She is a quick learner and dreams of becoming a musician when she’s older. Lucy lives with her grandmother and her aunt, Naomi Njeri, who attends school at Cornerstone.

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Makiel is independent, quiet, and hardworking. He is a quick learner, so at home he loves to play soccer with his big brothers and build his skillset from watching them play. Makiel lives with both his parents and three older brothers. One of his brothers, Dennis Mwenda, attends Cornerstone.

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Mary is a wonderful student at school and a kind friend to those around her. She is an attentive listener, seeks opportunities to share her toys, and loves to learn new songs at school. Mary lives with both of her parents and three siblings.

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Mary’s calm demeanor is made of her quiet, sweet, and patient personality. She has a strength in listening, making her a great student who is always attentive to her teacher and peers. Mary lives with both her parents and two siblings.

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Maryanne is a kind friend who is quick to share her toys with others. She enjoys racing toy cars and building tall block towers. Maryanne lives with both her parents and one sister.

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Melvina is making a new friend every day and inviting them to play with her. She fills her time outside of school playing in her toy kitchen or playing with dolls. Melvina lives with both of her parents.

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Mercy will draw you in with her infectious smile, but she will win you over as you witness how caring and loving she is to everyone she encounters. She is the person in your life who stops the car and gets out to help a turtle cross the road. Mercy lives with her mother and two sisters. 

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Michael is a wonderful student who is very smart and shares well with his classmates. He dreams of one day becoming a teacher and his kindness towards both friends and strangers suggests he will excel in such a career path. Michael lives with his mother and three siblings.

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Moses demonstrates sincere integrity at a very young age. He is reliable, honest, responsible, hard-working, and diligent to help anyone. Moses lives with his grandmother, mother, and four siblings.

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Nancy is calm, considerate, and very respectful toward her classmates. She will win you over quickly with her sweet and gentle demeanor. Nancy lives with her parents and two siblings.

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Naomi is the first person to give a hug and the last to let go. She is quiet, kind, and always cheerful in the presence of the people she loves. Naomi lives with her mother and five siblings. Her brother, Geofrey Blessing Kimani, attends Cornerstone.

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Nelvin is easygoing, patient, and a great listener. He dreams of becoming a doctor and the qualities he is growing into will become great strengths as he works toward this goal. Nelvin lives with his mother, who was in our MTOTO Program. Nelvin is the first baby to attend LEAP from MTOTO.

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Pascal loves to play outside. At school, he loves to play with blocks alongside his classmates and at home he enjoys playing soccer with friends. When he’s not playing, Pascal can be found chatting with new friends in the neighborhood. Pascal lives with both parents and one brother.

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Paul is a great friend who is quick to listen and is very kind. He enjoys playing soccer with his classmates and using building blocks to create towers. Paul lives with his mother and two siblings. His older sister, Everlyn Lokwom, attends Cornerstone Preparatory Academy.

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Peter is enthusiastic about nearly everything in his life. He loves sliding on the playground at school, playing soccer with his friends, the color blue, and meeting a cat on the street. Peter lives with his parents and brother.

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Peter loves toy cars, especially when they are his favorite color, which is blue. He invites his friends to join him as he races cars down the sidewalk, around a racetrack, and over blocks. Peter lives with his parents and sister.

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Peterson has a very warm personality. He is gentle and filled with peace, kindly sharing toys with his friends at any opportunity. Peterson lives with both his parents and three siblings.

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Precious is shy at first, but once she feels comfortable she has so much to share. She is cheerful and dreams of one day becoming a teacher so she can impact the next generation. Precious lives with her mother.

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Precious has been described by all who know her as just that, precious. She is kind, warm, gentle, and encouraging to everyone she meets. Precious lives with her parents and five siblings. 

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Prince takes quickly to new concepts in school and life. He is an expansive thinker and challenges himself to think far beyond what is in front of him. This leads him to ask logical and leading questions that not only help him but assist his classmates in understanding new topics as well. Prince lives with both of his parents. 

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Prince is extremely empathetic, caring deeply for the people around him. He is filled with joy and loves to laugh, especially while he is playing with his friends. Prince lives with his mother and sister.

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Raymond has a go-with-the-flow attitude and is very patient with his peers. He enjoys exploring nature and playing hide and seek at home with his friends. Raymond lives with his grandmother and one brother.

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Reuben will always be thrilled to see you. His smile beams from afar, and he comes running with arms wide to greet you with the biggest hug his arms can manage. Reuben lives with his mother and brother. 

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Shalyne is gentle, tender-hearted, and affectionate, greeting everyone she loves with a hug. She hopes to become a teacher one day, eager to educate children with dreams of changing the world. Shalyne lives with both of her parents and three siblings. Her brother, Sammy Kiama Mbugua, and sister, Shanice Wanjiku, both attend Cornerstone.

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Stephen is very outgoing. With his love for talking, Stephen has never met a stranger. He is very curious and is eager to learn at any given opportunity, making him a wonderful student. Stephen lives with his mother, grandmother, and cousin, Pauline, who attends Cornerstone.

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Stephen is a fast learner, laying strong foundations to build upon and taking minimal time to learn new topics. He is patient, curious, and independent. Stephen lives with both of his parents and one sister.

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Susan is very gracious to her peers. She never needs a reason to lend a hand or be kind to another. Susan shows this specifically as she lets everyone on and off the bus before her and when she gets home after school and immediately sweeps the floor so her mother never has to. Susan lives with her mother and brother. 

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Taila has a big imagination. He is intrigued by new inventions and likes to create and build things himself. Using these together, Taila is going to become unstoppable in his life. Taila lives with his parents and one brother. 

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Teresiah has a captivating smile, joy she effortlessly shares with others, and laughter that carries through conversations. She enjoys swinging on the playground and helping her mom cook meals at home. Teresiah lives with both her parents and two siblings.

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Timothy’s teacher describes him as a brilliant child, but his intelligence is not the only remarkable quality to note. He is very intuitive, and his instincts are incredible for a child his age. Timothy lives with his grandmother.

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Veronica possesses a quick wit and does not hesitate when it comes to telling new jokes. Her personality is well-rounded with the addition of her bright and lively attitude toward any new obstacle. Veronica lives with her parents and three siblings. 

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Veronicah is very sweet and attentive to the needs of others. Her curiosity drives her learning, as she lingers after a new lesson to ask the teacher questions to learn more. Veronicah lives with both her parents and two siblings.

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Vivian has the brightest smile in the room, and she loves to make everyone around her smile, too. Her spunky personality helps her achieve this goal as she tells jokes, dances around the room, and sings proudly the new songs she learns at school. Vivian lives with her parents and three siblings.

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Wilson is outgoing and friendly, saying hi to everyone he sees. He enjoys playing soccer and swinging on the playground at school. Wilson lives with his mother and sister.

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