Oh, so much to say. Where to start!
Ok, so I just got back from Kenya. I spent 9 days co-leading the Eat So They Can Distribution with an amazing group of people. We visited schools, orphanages,and camps, distributing funds and resources. As usual, there were many highs and lows (Kenya has them in abundance!) but I have come home feeling hopeful and excited about the potential to create meaningful change.
When I first arrived at the camp I immediately felt a wonderful sense of peace and familiarity. Seeing the committee members, the kids, and the families involved in the Rebuilding Lives project was really exciting. We received a lovely welcome and I felt such happiness. However it did not take long for a few little frustrations to trickle in. Some of the roofs of the houses were not finished which was pretty disappointing for me as I expected them all to
be done. But, things are done differently in Africa, in Kenya, and especially in IDP camps! Lauren, relax!The palaver that occurred with the iron sheets that the government promised to provide was just one of the bumps in the road. I found out that the IDP’s even held a protest to try and get them to deliver – unsuccessfully. I found this clip on You Tube - see below.
Awwww, I love these people so much...
The good news is all of the houses will be finished by the end of this month and we can move on to the next group of houses for the next group of families! We are going to purchase wood/metal houses this time in case the IDP’s are given land and they relocate in the future. This way they can simply take down the house and take it with them! Pretty cool hey!
The second piece of good news is that GVN Foundation has adopted the project and funds raised through the global campaign Eat So They Can will benefit the Rebuilding Lives project!!!! Yay! People around the world who sign up the campaign will be able to donate directly! It’s pretty awesome!
The second piece of good news is that GVN Foundation has adopted the project and funds raised through the global campaign Eat So They Can will benefit the Rebuilding Lives project!!!! Yay! People around the world who sign up the campaign will be able to donate directly! It’s pretty awesome!
Ok, I will post some more photos over the next few weeks and continue to write updates.
Until then, kwaheri and hugs,
Lauren xo
Lauren xo
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