Narupu is a 16 year old girl in Grade 11.  She grew up in the village of Chumvi, a remote Masai community where families depend on livestock for their survival.  Narupu’s father died before she was born and her mother has 5 other children.  Narupu’s mother has no official job but does casual work where she may be paid 200ksh a day (about $2.50 CDN).

Being able to meet with Narupu’s mother and then visiting Narupu at Saint Francis Girls School was a real pleasure. Narupu is not only a high achiever in her school but in our meeting with her we were awe struck with her humbleness, her dedication to her schooling and her gentle nature.   Narupu’s vice prinicipal stopped us during our visit just to let us know how well Narupu was doing.  Narupu has hopes of going to University when she is finished high school.   Narupu’s community favours educating boys over girls and many girls Narupu’s age are married off after primary school instead of having the chance to go to high school. Narupu hopes to be able to continue her education and become a doctor who can come back to her community and encourage young girls to work hard for their education and future.   She is very thankful to a school in Haliburton, Ontario who is working hard fundraising for her school fees.