M A K I N G A D I F F E R E N C E F O R O N E
THE EDUCATION AWARDS CYCLE
The Education Awards Cycle is named after Sam and Hannah Obura, both Mudhiero Alumni, located in Siaya county, Kenya. This annual effort was initiated in 2015 in recognition of Sam Obura's belated graduation from the University of Cincinnati.
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We recognize students at Mudhiero Primary with a monetary award. This award not only acknowledges success but also recognizes many other qualities: ability, struggle, effort and excellence.
Starting with 22,500 Kenyan shillings awarded to three students, it has since grown to awarding 46 students with 176,500 Kenyan shillings in total.
Marita D. Pinkel Award
This award is in honor of Marita Pinkel, who is not only a mother of nine children and grandmother to sixteen, but has also been a tireless advocate and volunteer throughout her life. Pinkel advocated for children first, as a teacher, then supporting her husband as he directed the founding of a children's cancer hospital. She was also involved in helping new mothers with breastfeeding and spend time helping women in prisons. Later she worked extensively on behalf of the mentally ill.
Marita Pinkel has been a support to numerous people, it is to her honor that his award is gifted.