Olmoti Clinic supporter Nancy Oliver Hutchinson cried on learning that her family and friends would establish the Nancy Oliver Hutchinson Fund in her memory, and that it would help Maasai youth achieve their educational dreams. That would be “like sending a light into the world” Nancy said.
Elizabeth Jonas, a committed young Maasai, is now carrying that light into the world. Elizabeth is the first recipient of the Nancy Oliver Hutchinson scholarship. She will use the award to earn her teaching degree at Moshi Teachers College.
Orphaned at age 3, Elizabeth was raised by extended family of our Olmoti Clinic medical director, Dr. Richard Kambi. She excelled in school, including in physics, chemistry and biology, but, like most Maasai young people, lacked resources for higher education. Fluent in English, Swahili and Maa, she entered community service as a high school chemistry and biology volunteer teacher. She is dedicated to serving her community by helping young people transform their futures through education.
Now 26, Elizabeth was selected for the scholarship on the basis of her academic qualifications, dedication to the field of education and determination to succeed. Nancy Oliver Hutchinson would be proud of this young woman and delighted to help her realize her dream.
Donations to the Nancy Oliver Hutchinson Fund will enable us to support more wonderful young people like Elizabeth. Every contribution counts.