Meet Agnes

Name: Agnes Wangui Maina
Age: 13
Birthplace: Nyeri
Class: STD 7
Siblings: Alice, Antony, Jackson
Favorite color: Pink, Blue, Violet
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite activity: Drums and Singing
Favorite animal: Goat, Buffalo
Occupation: Accountant
Fav Bible Verse: Psalm 23; 1 John 4:7

Both of Agnes’ parents died of HIV/AIDS and left a family of six. Agnes was brought to HOREC in 2006 with her sister and two brothers by her uncle. He had a friend who knew about HOREC. Her oldest sister is married and her other brother is at home.

Agnes helps with gardening and cooking at HOREC. She especially likes to make chapatti, a pancake-like treat made on special occasions. Agnes also plays the drums. Agnes helps to take care of Linet, a 1-year old girl who came to HOREC in 2011.