About Me
My name is Shany Onyango. I'm an 8-year-old boy.
Birthday

My birthday is
November 30, 2016.
Geography
Village

Nalwire

School

Nalwire Primary School

Education Level

Primary

Village Partner

Redeemer - Redwood City, CA

My Story

My Home Life:  I live in Nalwire Village with my parents. My mother is Anyango Moreen, and my father is Maloba Godfrey. I have three siblings—two sisters and one brother—and I am the fourth-born in our family.

At home, I help with several responsibilities, including fetching firewood, collecting water from the borehole, washing utensils, and cleaning the house and compound.

My parents are peasant farmers who earn very little from the crops they grow. Most of their income is spent on meeting our family’s basic and social needs.

They also spend a lot on my eye treatment, which makes it difficult to save enough for my school fees. That is why I am seeking support—to continue my education and work toward achieving my dream.