Meet Josephine Mwende

Name: Josephine Mwende Karanja
Age: 13
Birthplace: Mombasa
Class: STD 6
Siblings at HOREC: Boniface, Joseph, Thomas
Favorite color: Pink
Favorite subject: Science
Favorite activity: Soccer, Singing
Favorite animal: Giraffe
Occupation: Doctor
Fav Bible Verse: Ephesians 3:13

Josephine was the only girl in a family of four. She was the head of the household, taking care of three younger brothers who were sick, two of which are HIV+. Her mother died of HIV/AIDS in 2006 and she and her brothers joined HOREC in 2008 after their father died. Josephine lived with her aunt in Muranga before coming to HOREC. Her brothers came to HOREC first and then Josephine joined them later in 2008.

Josephine is very shy and loves to smile. She likes Barbie dolls and singing. She helps out at HOREC by cleaning the dorms and bathrooms.