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One semester away: help Irene graduate from the Gulu Institute of Technology

Irene has worked and saved for five years to study a degree in social work; a $500 gap now stands between her and graduation.

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Mercy Njeri Kiptoo
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Gulu
Irene is the first person in the family to go to university. She is studying a degree in social work at the Gulu Institute of Technology, and is two terms away from graduating. She has worked as a shop assistant to pay the way, but this term the hours were cut and there's an unpaid balance of $500. The registrar has said Irene can't enroll for the next term until the balance is cleared. Irene has a 3.9 average, and an academic advisor has written in support. Graduating means a stable job and the chance to support the younger siblings. Without enrolling this term Irene would lose her place and scholarship eligibility. Irene isn't asking for a handout - She wants to finish what She started and help the next student. Everything raised goes to the university's accounts office toward the outstanding balance and the final term's fees. Where the $500 goes: • Textbooks and materials: $20 • Final term tuition: $220 • Outstanding tuition balance: $260 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-03-29
bill type
University tuition
#tuition#first-generation#graduation#education

Updates from Mercy

  1. Small update. $154 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. We're at 17% thanks to 1 of you. I made the first payment toward textbooks and materials. More news soon.

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  • Ines Lina MetwallyID verified

    So sorry you're going through this, Mercy. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Gqeberha but we're thinking of you. God bless

    • Reagan G. Austin

      Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. After 15 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

      • Luciana Isabela Peixoto

        Good luck, Mercy. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Medellín but we're thinking of you.

        • Courtney P. Berry

          hang in there, Mercy. As a teacher I love seeing someone work this hard to learn. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Gulu.

          • Sebastião SouzaPhoto verified

            Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Gulu

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