Dzidudu Darkey-Mensah, Ho Volta Region, Ghana
Dzidudu Darkey-Mensah, sponsored in 2007, is studying for her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Ghana. Upon her graduation, she hopes to work as a prominent radio or TV presenter in Ghana. Once in this industry, she plans to organize and produce documentaries on deprived areas in her community as a means of drawing government attention and concern to those areas. Dzidudu is being sponsored by cooperation between Binghamton Students for Students International and Kapadia Education Foundation.

Emilia Akortia, Ho Volta Region, Ghana
Emilia Akortia, sponsored in 2007, is studying at the University of Ghana for a dual degree in Political Science and the Theatrical Arts, and she hopes to graduate with these degrees by May of 2008. Emilia has been working during academic holidays to cover costs which will not be covered by her sponsorship. After her undergraduate studies, Emilia hopes to become a lawyer, especially working with women in her community to prosecute and prevent domestic violence. She also plans to help raise funds for people who cannot afford their own legal fees, and spread awareness about domestic violence. Emilia is being sponsored by cooperation between Binghamton Students for Students International and Kapadia Education Foundation, and she is being mentored by Phuong Nguyen, a student at Binghamton University.

Mercy Makafui Tsorme, Accra, Ghana
Mercy Makafui Tsorme, sponsored in 2007, is studying for her Higher National Degree in Accountancy at Koforidua Polytechnic University in Ghana. She hopes to graduate with her degree by October of 2008 and either pursue another degree or begin a successful career. As her community is a deprived area, she hopes someday to be able to assist intelligent children who may not be of financial means so that they may attend school. Mercy is being sponsored through cooperation between Binghamton Students for Students International and Kapadia Education Foundation, and she is being mentored by Kseniya Lifanova, a student at Binghamton University.

Sebastian Fredua Bonsu, Accra, Ghana
Sebastian Fredua Bonsu is a studying for a diploma in Computer Network Administration in Accra, Ghana. Sebastian was referred to the Foundation by Isaac Kofi Fletcher, a recently Sponsored Student himself. Mr. Bonsu is hopeful that when he graduates in late 2007, he will have the necessary education to help himself in his new career and to generate opportunities for his community in the emerging information technology business.

Isaac Kofi Fletcher, Adum, Ghana
Isaac Kofi Fletcher is a student in Ghana, studying for a professional diploma in software engineering. The course, offered by NIIT Education and Training Centre in Adum, Ghana, is a four semester course, and Isaac completed the first semester in August, 2004, scoring a 79% cumulative weighted average. The annual cost for Isaac’s education is roughly $705. Because this exceeds the maximum $500 per year contribution from Isaac’s Sponsor, Isaac has asked his two uncles, Mr. Akwesi Brobbey, and Mr. Kojo Bequin, to pay for the balance of the annual fees, and both of his uncles have agreed in writing to do so.

Like Moon, Qui Nhon, Vietnam
Nguyen Hoang Nhu Nguyet, whose name means "Like Moon," is presently a Student Candidate. She was accepted in September, 2003 to the Law University in Ho Chi Minh City for a 4.5 year program. Upon successful completion of her studies, she will graduate by the end of the year 2007 with the Bachelor of Law.
Read Like Moon's recent message to her sponsor.

Cynthia Alariba Bayelimah, Accra, Ghana
Cynthia Alariba Bayelimah, sponsored in 2007, is studying for her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Ghana. She strives to support herself past what she receives from sponsorship by taking jobs on each academic vacation. After her undergraduate schooling, she plans to pursue a Master’s degree. Cynthia is being sponsored by cooperation between Binghamton Students for Students International and Kapadia Education Foundation. Her mentor is Lonnie Kaplan, a current student at Binghamton University.

Gloria Baltazari, Arusha, Tanzania
Gloria Baltazari is studying at the Mzumbe University for her Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree. She has been studying at Mzumbe University since September, 2004 and hopes to graduate in November, 2007.  Gloria comes from a farming family. She has one sister and two brothers. In Gloria’s words, after graduation, she hopes to ‘work as a court magistrate, whereby I will execute my duties according to government laws, and also execute justice and fight corruption’. She hopes that her education will someday help ‘support poverty reduction strategies which ultimately will help to improve communities’ economy and result in establishing stable and peaceful society’.

Upendo Josephat Kaaya, Arusha, Tanzania
Ms. Upendo Josephat Kaaya is a young woman who has enrolled at the Imbaseni Vocational Training Centre where she will be studying secretarial and commercial courses to qualify her for the National Business Examination. In addition to courses in secretarial, communication, book keeping, accounts and storekeeping, Upendo will take courses in advanced computer training. Upendo was sponsored by Richard Fuller, who is also on the Board of Kapadia Education Foundation.

Martha Wanjuki, Nairobi, Kenya
Martha is a post-graduate student at the University of Nairobi, in her second and final year of a Masters of Arts degree in Development Studies. One of her initial objectives once she starts earning money after graduation is to provide financial assistance to another student in Kenya. Her goal is to use her knowledge in Development Studies to help her community by working with a government or non-government organization to help eradicate poverty and achieve sustained development. She also plans to invest in farming and the stock exchange once she has enough capital.