From Cradle to University – Winston’s story

The very first sound I made upon arriving in this world was not a cry of distress but anannouncement—a bold declaration that I was alive and here to shake things up. It was a sound that sent my mother into relief, affirming that her months of endurance had paid off....

Michael’s story

Michael left Mundeku Primary School in western Kenya in 2013 with 372 points, an A- grade and was looking forward to secondary school.  However, like many families locally, the school fees would present an impossible challenge to his family. The Red Rubber Ball...

James

James joined Sigalame High School in Busia, near to the border of Kenya with Uganda, having scored 369 in his primary school exams (the equivalent of a B+).  A Red Rubber Ball Foundation scholarship allowed him to complete the four years at secondary school and James...

John L’s story

The story of John L is intrinsically linked with the story of The Red Rubber Ball Foundation. It was during a visit to Mundeku Primary School in 2010 that Neil became aware of the challenges faced by families trying to pay for their children to attend secondary...

Julius’s story

Julius comes from a small village called Emarenyo, in Butere near to our farming project. He began his schooling at Emarenyo Primary School in the nursery and in 2012 he scored 292 out of 500 in the KCPE primary school exams.  Unfortunately he wasn’t able to move on...

John’s story

John is the first born of nine children living in the village of Ebuyonga near Yala in western Kenya. He attended primary school and in 2006 scored 242 points.  Unable to progress to secondary school as his family could not afford the fees, he returned to primary...