VeeKenya
Nancy Karankwa 
Nancy is in Grade One at Osiligi VEE Primary School, where her curiosity and love for learning shine through each day. She is the youngest in her family and looks up to her elder sibling, who is currently in Form Two at Mataparasha Secondary School.
Nancy’s father, Mr. Karankwa Olishoki, had been unwell for many years, bravely battling cancer since 2008. Despite ongoing treatment at Selian Hospital in Tanzania, his health declined due to complications, with diabetes as an underlying condition, and he peacefully passed away on 2nd July 2025. He has since been laid to rest.
Illness is a heavy burden for a family that barely earns a living and does not have a permanent home. For years, Nancy’s family faced the struggle of traveling long distances without even a small health clinic nearby to ease the pain of his illness.
At home, Nancy now lives with her mother, Emily Karankwa, a hardworking woman who does everything possible to provide for her children. Emily currently earns about 3,500 Kshs per month from selling milk in the community. While this helps cover the very basics, it falls far short of meeting the growing needs of her children’s education and daily living.
Yet Nancy’s world is still filled with dreams—dreams of continuing her education, excelling in school, and one day giving back to her community. To make these dreams possible, we are walking alongside Nancy’s family to bring stability and hope. Plans are underway to support her mother in establishing a small retail shop business, which will create a more secure source of income. This step will not only stabilize the family but also empower Emily to better care for Nancy and her sibling while sustaining their education.
Nancy’s journey is a story of resilience, hope, and potential. With the right support, she can continue to thrive in school and grow into a young leader in her community. By standing with Nancy and her family, we are helping to build a foundation for lasting change.
