2010 ChildrenUP Student 2010 Meeting Kinyera Simon Kinyera Simon did hard labor to pay for his own primary school fees. He had been in charge of his five siblings. Now at St. Joseph Layibi College he is meeting new friends and working to perform well in the end of term examination. 2011 Update Kinyera Simon
The transition from village life to dormitory living has been a challenge for Kinyera this past year. He had a few challenges dealing with life at boarding school. At first he stayed very close to Ronaldo, another ChildrenUP sponsored boy. We are ple We are pleased to report that academically he doing very well. With a big smile on his face, he was able to list all the 13 subjects he has had the past year. He loves physics, biology and chemistry. After the first year of secondary school at St. Joseph Layibi, he is ranked #38 out of a class of 201 students. |
 |
|
||
This January 2011, we visited Kinyera Simon at his home. Kinyera's life is not easy either at home or at school. At home his parents are poor, not owning any farmland, which is essential for survival in northern Uganda. They must use someone else's land whom they must reimburse with some of the crops. His father and mother are very gracious people, who welcomed us into their home. 