Pascal Mwanchoka
The article “Africa’s Children Struggle for Education” of the USA Today was written by Elizabeth A. Kennedy on July 21, 2007. Kennedy writes to inform the U.S. of what is occurring in Africa regarding education and what efforts have been made. She writes to show what a difference the efforts that were made make in a child’s life. 13 year-old Pascal Mwanchoka never thought school possible after the circumstances he was in. “My mother wasn't feeding us, she wasn't taking us to school," said Pascal, who came here from the coastal city of Mombasa looking for work but ended up living in the gutters of Nairobi. "She was a drunk." Since Pascal and his 10 year-old brother have moved off the streets and now go to a free programs for child who live in poverty. They boys entire situation changed when a group called the Undugu Society of Kenya, and advocacy group for poor street kids, told them of a free school. The Undugu Society of Kenya has their own school where there are no tuition fees and food is provided. The boys now attend the Undugu’s school. It may not be the highest quality of a school but the boys have their basics necessities taken care of. Because of the services given by Undugu, Pascal said “I can really look after my brother.”