Restoring Lost Hope

Today another twenty displaced children joined the group now living at the Eastleigh Community Centre. We had the joy of leading some activities with the kids and helping out with health care needs. Tristan and Emma were a big help as they were part of a game time with the kids. The children enjoy football, making up their own songs and dances and listening to stories. We played some traditional school yard type games: ship was a favorite.

The Centre's social workers and pastors of the local church are providing trauma counselling for the children, as well as support for their parents who are struggling to rebuild their homes and lives.

Today Erica and her mother, Mary (a nurse from New Brunswick), held a clinic for the kids staying at the Eastleigh Community Centre. Coughs and colds, along with numerous skin infections and stomach worms, were among the most common ailments. Kids who were identified as needing further medical attention will now be taken to hospital by the centre.

"Whistle Pops" are one of the fun things that we've discovered to be a big hit with kids all over Kenya. It is an amazing feeling to hear dozens of children laughing and tooting their whistles as they enjoy a sweet treat.