Happy Mashujaa (Heroes) Day! The boys are excited to have a day off from classes as we remember all those who fought for Kenya's independence.
Home At Last
James* was one of our first rescues of 2020, in January. At the time he came to Shelter, he had been living on and off the streets for years, but was ready to go home and back to school. We began working with his family to move toward reunification, and both he and the family were ready to repair their relationship and bring him home.
When the coronavirus pandemic started, we were unable to do home visits for a period of time, but our staff and James remained in contact with his family, as they continued to prepare for his return home. Though his family was struggling with the economic fallout from the pandemic, they were ready to provide for him. Once we were able to resume visits and reunifications, James was welcomed excitedly by his family.
James is just one of the more than 20 boys we have reunited with their families since the beginning of the year. We are grateful to be able to continue this important work even in these difficult circumstances.
*At Naivasha Children's Shelter, we respect children's right to privacy. So while their stories are true, client names and images may have been changed to protect their privacy. Thank you for understanding.
Back To School
The government announced earlier this month that students in certain classes (Class 4, Class 8, and Form 4 - levels with significant benchmark testing) would resume classes on October 12th. So now, in addition to our ongoing programs at Shelter, we have two Class 8 students who are attending a local school. They were very happy to see their friends, but adjusting to their new schedule after a 7-month holiday has been a little challenging.
The tomatoes in our greenhouse are starting to ripen and we are so excited!
How You Can Help
If you'd like to support our COVID-19 efforts and/or our ongoing family reunification work, you can submit a one-time or recurring monthly gift.
Thank you!