Help A Child Get Back to School

Warm greetings from all of us at the NGAO Foundation. We remain deeply grateful for your ongoing support of our Education and Skills Development Program. Your commitment continues to give young people in marginalized communities the opportunity to learn, grow, and transform their lives through education and vocational training.

Today, we are honored to share with you an inspiring story — “The Second Chance” — a story of courage, resilience, and hope embodied in one of our students, Moris (not his real name).

The Second Chance

There are things in life we do not choose — our names, our parents, or where we are born. Moris did not choose to be born in the Kangemi informal settlement, nor to live with a speech and hearing disability. At the age of 16, he faced yet another challenge: persistent wounds on both legs that refused to heal. Despite these struggles, Moris never gave up.

Without access to formal education, Moris earned a living by carrying water for residents in his neighborhood. Even in hardship, he was known for his discipline, hard work, and warm spirit.

Our team first met Moris during the NGAO Feeding Program, where he volunteered enthusiastically — fetching water, splitting firewood, and serving meals to other children. It was during this time that his curiosity and interest in electrical work became evident.

Thanks to the support of generous donors like you, Moris was enrolled in our Electrical Skills Training Program. Despite his hearing challenges, he adapted quickly, learning from his classmates, impressing his instructor, and inspiring visiting volunteers. His story became a living reminder that disability is not inability.

Health Challenges and Medical Intervention

A few weeks into his training, our staff discovered that Moris’s leg wounds required urgent medical attention, and his hearing difficulties needed professional evaluation. Through the Foundation’s partnerships with local health providers, Moris received the medical care he needed.

Hearing Assessment and Recovery

• Examined at Audibel Hearing Center, where an audiologist confirmed his hearing impairment.
• Initially fitted with standard hearing aids, which temporarily improved his condition.
• Non-customized devices caused ear bleeding due to compression, prompting corrective action.
• Customized hearing aids were then designed and fitted, resulting in significant improvement.
  Today, Moris communicates better and participates confidently in class.

Chronic Leg Wound Management

• First evaluated at Amart Hospital, where he received medication and dressings.
• Referred to Mbagathi Hospital and later to the German Medical Center for advanced imaging.
• A CT arteriogram showed normal vascular flow but confirmed chronic ulcers.
• Referred to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) for vascular surgery consultation scheduled for January 14, 2026.
  Meanwhile, he continues receiving regular wound care and follow-up to ensure comfort and prevent infection.

Looking Ahead

Today, Moris is 20 years old and pursuing his Grade III Electrical Skills Certification. He attends his lessons faithfully, enjoys learning, and dreams of becoming an independent electrician — ready to serve his community and support his mother.

His journey reminds us why your support matters. Because of you, Moris — once excluded, unheard, and in pain — is now living his second chance at life, learning, and dignity.

In Gratitude

To all our donors and partners, thank you. Your generosity is shaping real lives. Moris’s story is just one among many — a testament that your support truly makes transformation possible.

Together, we are proving that every young person deserves a second chance.