A 13-year-old Kenyan school-girl, who was photographed hanging dangerously on a motorbike carrying has received help from a Nairobi-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).
Faith Jepchirchir went viral on the internet after her photo was shared on social media.
According
to the Standard, the young girl had reportedly walked for seven
kilometers to help her grandmother gather firewood which she sells for
their up-keep. A boda boda rider offered to help ferry the firewood with
the girl balancing atop the bike.
A social media user quickly snapped the photos which later made rounds on social media as jokes and memes.
The NGO, Soles for African Child, traced the girl to her grandmother’s home in Elgeyo Marakwet and gave her several pair of shoes. She has also received dozen of offers from well-wishers who are willing to support and finance her education.
A social media user quickly snapped the photos which later made rounds on social media as jokes and memes.
The NGO, Soles for African Child, traced the girl to her grandmother’s home in Elgeyo Marakwet and gave her several pair of shoes. She has also received dozen of offers from well-wishers who are willing to support and finance her education.
Faith, who aspires to be a medical doctor told the NGO thats she plans to buy her first pair of shoes with her first salary. Her teachers describe her as hardworking and disciplined.
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