11 September 2012

Haron forwarded me some photos!

I talked to Haron on the phone a few days ago for about an hour.  He just finished up the final exams for his second semester at Chuka University College and has a short break before returning in September.  Per normal, Haron studied vigorously and his tests seemed to go well.  With the extra time that break has afforded him, he shot a few pictures for us. 



The first set is of him doing karate at university.  He started doing Taekwondo when I was teaching at Athiru Gaiti Secondary school, but from the looks of it has evolved quite a bit in his practice (Haron's the one in the middle with the intense expression and really high foot!). 




The photos of Haron by himself were shot in front of the Chuka University College's main entrance - I remember passing that particular backdrop when I was traveling between Nairobi and Meru. 



The third set is him with fellow Christian Union (CU) members.  The CU is probably the largest Christian fellowship organization in Kenyan schools.  He's always enjoyed being an active leader in the group and after finishing his exams went on a week-long regional retreat with other CU members.



The last photo, of him with three younger boys is, I believe, from when he volunteered with other CU members to help a group of orphans.  Haron really does stay busy, especially considering that Kenyan students study far more than their American counterparts.

I'm really encouraged by the contributions the Kenya Education Fund has received on Haron's behalf.  We're close to raising the money for this year, but aren't quite there yet.  If anyone has been thinking about contributing but hasn't, this would be a super time to do so.  If a few of you take up the cause, you could be the ones to top off Haron's educational needs for the upcoming year.  And remember, if more than a few of you take up the cause now, the extra money will rollover to next year, reducing the number of times I send out future entreaties.

Details on how to donate:
Checks should be made out to the "Kenya Education Fund" and in the note section write "referred by Thomas Mosier."  All money with a referral from me (Thomas Mosier) will go to Haron.  Brad was really good last year about sending me periodic updates regarding received donations.  Of course, it helps if you send me a quick email at the time you send a check, simply stating that you are donating, which helps me ensure all donations are properly accounted for.

The Kenya Education Fund's donation address is:

    Kenya Education Fund
    360 East 72nd Street #C3405
    New York, NY 10021