The impact of Land & Life Foundation’s WWP program has on its scholars is profound. We had an opportunity to connect with WWP scholar Vallery Namunyak Kirapash, who was supported by the Land & Life Foundation in the WWP program in the Mara North Conservancy for 7 years during primary school and through high school. We spoke about her experience in the program and how it’s continued to provide support in her academic journey.

How did the WWP program support you and your family?

The scholarship was of great help to me. The WWP program paid 75% of the costs which really helped my parents, making it easier for them to be able to pay for my elder brother who was also in high school at the time.

How did it help you to go on to university?

With the help of WWP program, I was able to study full time in school without being sent home to collect school fees. I had time available to study and that's how I got good grades and secured a place at Kenyatta University. The government placed me at Kenyatta University to pursue a Bachelor of Education, Special Needs and Bachelor of Arts.

What was the experience like volunteering this summer at your old school?

The experience of volunteering at my former primary school was great. By teaching those pupils, I was able to gain teaching skills, courage and I also got a chance to interact with the pupils and I learned a lot from them.

What would you like to do in the future after university?

I am hoping to be employed by the government to teach in one of the best government secondary schools and do a masters afterwards.

Is there anything else you’d like to share?

I would like to thank Land & Life Foundation for the scholarship and the exposure that they gave us around some places in Kenya. If it were not for the help from the WWP program, it would have not been easy for me to be where I am today. I would like to urge them to continue with the same spirit and sponsor more students.