Faith Nachiro from Galanema village Chonyi – Her journey from Hardship to Hope

“The kindness that rebuilt my home also gave me the courage to keep writing my story.” — Faith Nachiro Ndune

Some stories remind us that lasting change is not created through a single act of generosity, but through walking alongside someone until they are able to rise, believe again, and take charge of their future.

This is my story.

My name is Faith Nachiro Ndune, and I am a 19-year-old from Galanema Village in Chonyi, Kilifi South Sub-County. I am courageously writing my own success story, one step at a time.

I am the firstborn in a family of three, raised by my grandmother and my single mother, who survives through casual jobs. Despite the many challenges my family has faced, I have always remained determined to succeed in school because I believe education is my pathway to a better future.

In 2024, I completed my KCSE examinations at Bura Girls’ High School, earning an impressive B-. However, my joy was short-lived. An outstanding school fee balance of KSh 33,000 meant I could not collect my examination certificate, temporarily putting my dream of joining college on hold.

As months passed, I refused to give up on my future.

Screenshot of the  facebook story shared, picture of the former house destroyed by heavy rains  and the small kitchen structure Faith and her grandmother sought shelter in. 

Then, another tragedy struck.

During the heavy rains of 2025, the modest house I shared with my grandmother collapsed. With nowhere else to go, we moved into the small structure that had previously served as our kitchen before eventually finding temporary shelter with a relative.

It was one of the most difficult seasons of our lives, but even then, I continued holding on to hope.

Everything began to change when a well-wisher shared my story on Facebook.

The story reached Farina Foundation, whose volunteers visited my family, assessed our situation, and launched a community fundraising campaign. Thanks to the generosity of well-wishers, my grandmother and I were able to move into a newly constructed two-bedroom semi-permanent house with an iron-sheet roof—a safe and dignified home we could finally call our own.

For me, the new house was more than shelter.

Construction of the new house: Through the generosity of well-wishers, a new home began to take shape. Faith grandmother outside their completed home – “A safe home restored hope and stability.”

It was a turning point in my journey and a reminder that my future mattered.

But they were not done with helping me rewrite my story.

In February 2026, Farina Foundation once again walked alongside me by helping me apply for higher education through KUCCPS. My determination paid off when I was successfully admitted to the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), Port Reitz Campus, to pursue a Diploma in Physiotherapy.

Recognising that admission alone would not be enough, Farina Foundation mobilised additional support from generous well-wishers to help pay my initial college fees and purchase the essential items I needed to report to college.

In April 2026, I proudly began the next chapter of my journey toward becoming a physiotherapist.

Today, I continue to pursue my dream with determination, gratitude, and resilience.

Donation of college items – “Community support helped Faith begin her journey to KMTC.

Although I still face financial challenges—including the need for essential physiotherapy training equipment—I remain focused on completing my education and building the future I have always envisioned.

“I am deeply grateful to everyone who believed in me. Their support has given me hope and the opportunity to pursue my dreams. I am determined to complete my training and one day use my skills to restore movement, dignity, and hope to patients, just as others restored hope to me.” — Faith Nachiro Ndune.

My story reminds us that when a young person is given a chance, they can begin to shape their own future with courage and purpose.

A community helped rebuild my home.

Supporters helped me access higher education.

And I am now taking the steps to build a life of service, hope, and impact for myself and for others.

Faith in her KMTC uniform: Today, Faith is pursuing a Diploma in Physiotherapy, determined to one day restore hope and mobility to others

Be Part of the Next Success Story

My journey is a powerful reminder that potential is everywhere, but opportunity is not.

There are many more young people across Kilifi County whose dreams are waiting for someone to believe in them and help them take the next step.

By supporting Farina Foundation, you help provide educational opportunities, emergency assistance, and sustainable support to vulnerable learners and families, enabling them not only to overcome hardship but also to write their own success stories and become future change makers in their communities.

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Together, we can transform lives—one student, one family, and one future at a time.