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Nelly is a cheerful girl who lives in Turkana County in the northern part of Kenya. She lives together with her parents, brother and two sisters. They live in a communal land in a grass thatched house. They get their water from a nearby river which will expose them to waterborne disease. The mother is the bread winner who depends on making and selling charcoal. The family’s annual income is less than $360 which hardly meets their basic needs. This challenge has forced the family to struggle hard to get food, medical care, school supply, house supply and other necessities Nelly goes to a nearby school in the village, she does well in mathematics. Nelly likes singing with her friends during her free time. Community leaders referred the parents to seek help from child fund project to assist Nelly achieve her dreams. According to her parents, Nelly would like to be a journalist in future. Your support will bring a lasting change to Nelly’s life.