This is a detailed report on the scholarships award by FICCS in Kenya.

1. FICCS (Foundation for International Cardiac & Children’s Services) 2013
Scholarships
FICCS has provided 18 full
scholarships for poor and
disadvantaged young women
and girls in Kenya since 2011
Kenya Medical Training College
Rebecca Maundu, 22
I began 3-1/2 year training as a registered Community Health Nurse at
Kenya Medical Training College in March 2012. I reported to school with
full year school fees, uniform and textbooks and I was introduced to nursing.
All my classes (see side bar) were examined and we are registered to the
Nursing Council of Kenya. I managed to get a mean grade of “A” in class.
During the holiday I got involved with Hawkers Market Girls Center and
joined Dr. Patel and his team as I witnessed cardiac procedures by installing
pacemakers into the patients at Karen Hospital and Kenyatta Hospital.
After the holiday, I (pictured above with Dr. Patel) spent the second
semester on clinical rotation in the Medical ward, surgical ward, in Mother
and Child Health clinic and the Maternity unit. The clinical rotation was
affected by a nationwide strike for nurses for 2 months (Dec-Jan). We were
unable to go to the clinical area without professional supervision.
Rebecca Minoo Maundu (FICCS Scholarship)
“I really appreciate FICCS for giving me an opportunity to be in school. They have
played a major role in my academics and I have began achieving my goal to be a
nurse and to be in a better place in society.” (Rebecca pictured left with family)
Rebecca’s Score Card
Grade Subject
C
C
A
A
C
A
B
C
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
Anatomy and Physiology
Trauma and Emergency
Microbiology
Basin Nursing Skills (BSN)
Nursing Process
Professionalism
Midwifery
Sexually Transmitted Disease
KEPI (Kenya Standards)
Psychology
Socio-Anthropology
Community Health
Environmental Sanitation
Community Skills
Pharmacology
www.ficc.net
Rebecca is an “A” student in her second year of college

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Nursing Scholarships
1
It is with great pleasure that I
(pictured above) have the
opportunity to convey my gratitude
to FICCs for giving me a chance to
be a nurse at Kenya Medical
Training College for 3 ½ years of
training.
Our training began in September
2012 for the first semester and we
then started the second semester
after the elections (March 2013).
Everyone was sent home for the
elections due to the possibility of
violence in Kenya.
Naomi Wayua Musila, Hawkers Market Girls Center
2
In addition, there is a general
shortage of lecturer’s in the school
and most of the times we depend on
external lecturer’s who sometimes
cannot be reliable, but the head of
the department is trying his best to
make sure that we complete all the
required units to be covered.
Fortunately the election was
peaceful, but it set our studies back
and we are in the process of making
up classes.
Naomi Musila (Scholarship)
3
“I promise on my honor
that I will work hard to
make you (FICCS)
proud and make sure
that you (FICCS) will
never regret that you
gave me this great
opportunity.”
Naomi Musila
4
I (pictured right) am writing this
with much pleasure and
appreciation. Since I joined Kenya
Medical Training College
everything has been well thanks to
FICCS for providing all my needs.
My village in Loita is very proud of
what Iam doing and they support
me 100% because we do not have
any doctors or nurses where I live.
5
When FICCS told me I had been
accepted it took me 3 days to travel from
the village to Nairobi, but everything was
worth it. I am so happy to be in school.
Our first hospital practical begins in 2013
and continues through out the year. We
had to have a break due to the elections
but everything was fine and we are back
in school. Angela Namunkuk
6
“I would like
to thank FICCS for making my
dream come true. I promise I
will do my best and make the
Loita Hills Community proud
of me.” Angela Namunkuk
Angela Namunkuk, Loita Hills Maasai

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Caroline is #1 in her Class
Caroline will graduate in 2014 with a
Diploma in Early Childhood
Education. She is looking forward to
pursuing a career of working with
young children. She has been
consistently the top student since
enrollment. Caroline, along with
Rebecca, were the top two candidates
when FICCS began the program in
2012.
“Thanks for helping me make my
dream come true.”
Caroline Akinyi
23
Teaching Scholarships
Premese Montessori Teaching College
Nairobi, Kenya
Diploma: Early Childhood Education
Caroline Akinyi (right)
Hawkers Market Girls Center
Victoria Ayuko (left)
Box Girls Kenya
Victoria Ayuko
with her mother at
their home in
Nairobi. My son
looks for his
Daddy.
“Caroline is the best student we have
had in several years. She works
extremely hard and has proven
herself to be top of the class. We
expect her to be very successful in the
future.”
Director of Premese Montessori Teaching College
Caroline was also the top scorer at the
Hawkers Market Girls Center Health
Training Class sponsored by FICCS in 2010.

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10 Primary Boarding School Scholarships for Maasai Girls
Health Training for Female Boxers is a Success
Jennifer Souipi Teto Mosiany
Teyiaa Lempanya Maluika Nkoitiko
Nkoisa Makooi Nosptua Moisany
Seryian Mainka Mereina Oseiti
Nasha Maunka Sitat Penoni
2013 Health Training Class at Box Girls
Kenya included Professional Boxer Sarah
Achieng and Olympic Boxer Elizabeth Andiego.
“Without the scholarship, my girl
would be home taking care of the
animals and the children. You
have given my girl a chance.”
Mother of Scholarship Recipient
FICCS Health
Trainer (l) gets
a Medical
Exam from
Dr. Patel. The
class is how
we find our
nursing
scholarship
candidates.

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High School Scholarships
Esther (pictured with
her mother) was the
top 8th
grader in 2012
Esther John
Ramah Care Center
Faith (pictured with
check) was the top 8th
grader in 2011
Faith Muene
Ramah Care Center
Esther and her
mother and sister
at their home
(below) in the
slums of Nairobi.
Trash and raw
sewage literally
are right outside
their front door.
This is the main
cause for
illnesses.
For the past two years, FICCS has provided a four-year boarding
scholarship for the top 8th
Grader at Ramah Care Center in the slums of
Nairobi. Typically, these students perform well but do not have the funds
to attend High School and end up becoming another statistic.
Pictured above, Ramah student with uniforms donated by FICCS in 2010.
“My Dream
is to be a
Doctor and
Help Others.”
Faith Muene

6. 1010 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
www.ficcs.net
Nairobi, Kenya
Stacy@ficcs.net
To make a donation visit our website at www.ficcs.net or contact us
at info@ficcs.net
FICCS (Foundation for International Cardiac & Children’s Services) www.ficcs.net
How Scholarships Change Lives
Scholarships not only help the individual recipient,
but they also help the entire family. Many times
mothers have to choose between feeding your
children and paying school fees. Yearly school fees,
which can be as little as $200 USD is simply out of
reach for those making $1-2 per day.
As a result, scholarships enable mothers to utilize
their monies for other vital needs but most of all; a
scholarship gives a child a chance to pursue her
dreams. No longer do they have to worry about daily
food, where they will sleep or all the violence and
abuse, which occur regularly in the slums.
Thank you for your continued support!
Changing Lives in Kenya
FICCS
Stacy Harris, Managing Director
MAKE A DONATION TODAY AND CHANGE A GIRLS LIFE IN KENYA
Make a donation to help support these girls’ dreams of becoming successful in life!
$500 School fees for one girl for one year at boarding High School
$150 School fees for one Maasai girl for one year in boarding primary school
$ 75 School fees for one year for a girl at Ramah Care Centre in slums of Nairobi
$ 25 Buys books and school supplies for one girl