Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:2 NIV
When I first started at Daystar I had absolutely no idea how much my life would be forever be altered by the people I was going to meet. I've heard a few individuals say that Africa captures you and I can attest from my time here, even though short, that this is indeed true.
The stories that come out of Daystar are nothing short of amazing. Each and every day students that come from humble, and even dangerous beginnings continue to be transformed into servant-leaders. These leaders are changing Kenya, and Africa for the better, all because of the support and opportunities that you have provided for them.
James's father passed away when he was just eight, leaving his mother a widow. Due to the financial challenges his father's death brought, none of his siblings were able to continue with their education.
His education has been dependent on donations as he cannot afford school fee payments on his own.
James is studying Actuarial Science with the goal of touching lives for the better after graduation.
Angelina is the fourth born daughter to a family of seven children. Her mother was widowed when she was young.
Coming from a humble background, it was always difficult for her mother to support her financially since it has been a struggle to even find food at times.
She applied for the financial aid scholarship so that she may pursue academics to one day support her mother and family.
Carren's father went to be with the Lord just before she graduated primary school. This loss made supporting and even finding food for their family difficult for her mother.
With no money to afford her school fees, she applied to the financial aid office and was awarded a scholarship.
She is currently studying Environmental Health in hopes to help her community prevent disease and sickness.