Paloma Makonjio
Birthday: December 24, 2011
Clean Water Well: YES!!! Well 29 Completed
June 2021
DECEMBER, 2022 CHRISTMAS PARTY DISTRIBUTION
Christmas came early to our brothers and sisters in Kenya and once again everything was done to tradition just like the pre pandemic years. Every child received new clothes, shoes as well as extra food and toiletries supplies. Among other special gifts were a cow, goat and chicken for select families.
To top it all off, everyone was treated to an end year feast with distinguished Kenyan delicacies served including masala rice, chapatti, deep fried chicken, corn bread and so much more. Further the congregation was filled with joy of getting together in celebration of the end of an eventful yet successful year.
Christmas means so much to many children and adults alike across the globe and as witnessed, Santa managed once again to put a smile on every child's face courtesy of your generous thoughtful giving. It is a season of neighborliness and indeed you all set the bar so high. Happy Christmas!
September 9, 2022
APRIL 23, 2022 DISTRIBUTION
It’s back to school for Students in Kenya and our sponsored children are well equipped with the necessities to face the learning period ahead of them. Each student received the required stationery and text books as well as their regular supply of food and toiletries.
With all their school fees paid fully up front, all our sponsored children will have all the time to focus on their studies without distractions. Through Education we seek to harness our children’s chances at a better tomorrow as well as achieve a ripple effect of change throughout the community through these precious ambassadors.
We wish them all the best in their pursuit of education.
CHRISTMAS 2021 PORTRAITS IN NEW CLOTHES
Joy and abundance filled the air this Christmas season at our resource center in Kenya as Give Amore spread love through gifts, teaching and celebration of the eminent birth of our savior Jesus Christ. Our children had the time of their life, some indulging in their favorite meals and beverages, something that isn’t as common in their homes and daily routines. Topping the list of gifts this time and every other year was new clothes for all our sponsored children, a tradition so popular in the African culture, as well as extra food and toiletries.
June 2021 distribution
February 2021 distribution
2021 JANUARY BACK TO SCHOOL GIFTS
With the dawn of the New Year, it is back to school for all learners in Kenya and despite the raging pandemic world over, the government has carefully crafted a return to school plan to help protect the students against Covid 19 both while at home and school.
Our sponsored children are excited to resume learning after months of staying home due to the global pandemic that led to all schools closing indefinitely. Also given that Kenya has no homeschooling plan in its education system, there is no way she could have kept up with her syllabus.
Armed with books, stationery, full school uniform, and more, students are ecstatic and eager to go back to school and see their peers.
December 2020 Distribution
December 2020 Letters to sponsors
OCTOBER 2020 DISTRIBUTION PORTRAITS
july 2020 distribution
June 2020 Distribution
april 2020
Due to Corona virus related restrictions, our usual congregation at the Give Amore center was replaced with our team transporting supplies to the homes of the beneficiaries for our April Distribution.
In addition to the food and toiletries we typically issue, this time there was an augmentation of hand washing stations, extra food and soap to supplement their provisions during these lean moments and help curb the spread of the virus in case of an outbreak in the remote rural areas.
february 2020 distribution
DECEMBER 20, 2019 DISTRIBUTION
General Health: Healthy
Nails: Short
Teeth: Clean
Hair: Combed
OCTOBER 26, 2019 DISTRIBUTION
2020 School Grade: Move up to 2nd grade
Health:
Nails: Clean
Teeth: Brushed
Hair: Short
General: Healthy
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM PARTY!
We loved learning more about Paloma during Christa & Heather’s trip!
Paloma received a small gift from our sponsors.
september 7, 2019 distribution
School Position: 3 out of 12
Hygiene
Nails: Short
Teeth: Clean
Hair: Short
Overall: Healthy
July 12, 2019
We are happy to report that Paloma has made a full recovery from malaria.
July 1, 2019
We visited Paloma's home to check her new house. She had not reported to school since she wasn't feeling well. We took photos of her new house and then took her to. hospital.
She was sick during the distribution and got some medication but had not improved. Paloma was treated at the hospital for severe malaria today.
July 1, 2019
Paloma's house is complete!
The first phase of mud plastering is done and it's left to dry to hold. This will take some time for the two scheduled rapid plasterings to follow. All are done by bare hands. After the latter activities, they can then move in.
Her grandmother thanks Give Amore so much!
JUNE 29, 2019 DISTRIBUTION
Teeth: Brushed
Hair: Short
Nails: Short
Overall health: Sick. Paloma was taken to the hospital and treated for severe malaria.
Favorite part of church: Praying
Favorite Bible verse: The Lord’s Prayer - Matthew 6:9-13
“This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
june 14, 2019
The work on the house of Paloma is progressing well and is almost complete. The door and windows have been fixed and now it remains to do the mudding on the walls. After mudding it will take one week to dry before they settle in.
May 28, 2019
Our team learned that Paloma’s current home is in very poor shape, however we have received funding to build her family a new home! Construction on this new blessing began today!
MAY 28, 2019
2nd semester school supply distribution
APRIL 27, 2019 DISTRIBUTION
School Performance: 5 out of 23
Favorite Subject: Swahili
Favorite Sport: Skipping
When I grow up I want to be a: Teaching
General Health: Fine
Nails: Clean
Teeth: Brushed
Hair: Short
FEBRUARY 2019 DISTRIBUTION
Hair: Short
Nails: Short
Teeth: Brushed
General: Healthier
JANUARY 16, 2019 DISTRIBUTION
2019 Grade: 1st
School: Cornerstone
Shoe Size: 2
General: Doing well, no jiggers
DECEMBER 2018 CHRISTMAS DISTRIBUTION!
This Christmas was such a blessing for our Give Amore children! Paloma received:
New clothes
A new Bible
A goat
A chicken
OCTOBER 25, 2018 DISTRIBUTION
Age: 7
2019 Grade: 1st
Hair: Short
Nails: Short
Teeth: Clean
General: Healthy, no jiggers
september 26, 2018 school visit
We visited Paloma, Asman, Noel, Ben, Merceline, and Yvonne at Conerstone Academy and Shirleen Khabetsa at Ebuchinga primary school.
We began with Paloma Makonjio who is in pre-school at Conerstone Academy. She is healthy and has a very close relationship with her teacher. This is to show that she is disciplined. Her ever smiling face really motivates her teacher to love her most. Her last academic performance is average but her teacher has hopes in her.
AUGUST 25, 2018 DISTRIBUTION
Nails: Clean
Ears: Clean
Hair: Short
Teeth Good
General Health: Good, treated for scalp infection and still fighting infection from jiggers.
JUNE 23, 2018 DISTRIBUTION
Nails: Short
Hair: Short
Ears: Clean
Teeth: Clean
General: Healthy but jigger infected. Received treatment.
PHOTO 1: Paloma, Dancan and Shalyne receive a new lantern with their Welcome Pack!
may 2018 distribution
Photo 1: Jayden, Ian, Polette, Paloma, Michelle and Arnold
Photo 2: Paloma, Michael, Michelle, Jayden, Polette, Ian and Arnold
Photo 3: Polette, Michelle and Paloma
APRIL 2018 DISTRIBUTION
Hair: Short
Nails: Short
Ears: Clean
Teeth: Clean
General: Healthy looking
MARCH 2018 DISTRIBUTION OF STARTUP SUPPLIES
Paloma received a brand new school uniform, a new dress and a plethora of supplies including new bedding. Look at all the joy in her face. Welcome to the family, Paloma!
february 2018
Paloma received a sponsor and will be added to our program! She will begin school in April. Praise God!!
june 22, 2017
The American team met Paloma as a potential candidate for sponsorship. Paloma is almost 5 years old and lives with her grandmother who cares for her 5 grandchildren. She used to brew alcohol to earn a living, but she in an accident that broke her leg, so she can no longer work. Paloma’s grandfather is mentally disturbed so is unable to earn a living either. Her mother had to have an operation and died.
Paloma is in preschool at Cornerstone Primary. She lives in the village of Emusanda very close to the Give Amore headquarters.