The Final Day - Shoe, Home Visits, and the Future ABC Center

Nakupenda!

It‘s hard to believe that we will be leaving for the airport in nearly 3 hours! We’ve all had an awesome time in Kenya and are so grateful for the opportunity to come here. We wrapped up our time today visiting another school and handing out shoes, bracelets, and candy. It was a bit chaotic at first since there were SO many children but once we got the hang of things, everything went well. The teachers were so grateful and the children were smiling and excited for their new kicks. Kenyan children are so happy despite their circumstances.

Later in the afternoon, we visited some homes of families living with HIV/AIDS. FTC has a community outreach program where staff are committed to visiting the families twice a month to bring them food and medicine and to check on their progress in taking their ARV’s (HIV meds). The living conditions were very harsh and sad to see again. We were in another part of Kenya today, which brought to light that poverty does exist everywhere here. We then drove to see the new property of the ABC center and were wowed by the size and location. Dr. Jones said he was very lucky to find this property and looks forward to renovating the building there and expanding so a school can be built and they can begin to store food in the warehouse on the property. There is so much ahead for Kenya and it’s wonderful to look forward to the future and be a part of the help that’s taking place here.

I think most of us would agree that it doesn’t take much to help another person. Imagine what could be done here if everyone was a part of eradicating the poverty. With the help of people around the world, relief can be brought to the people here and by educating them about healthcare, nutrition, money management, job coaching, etc. a positive change will surely take place. FTC has a vision that starts with providing food to hungry children so that their medicines will work and they will be healthy to learn. We look forward expectantly to what is to come for Kenya and remain hopeful that people will be willing to serve here to help the people in need.

FTC is committed to bringing relief to people in need. If you know anyone willing to donate food, medical or school supplies, clothing, money, etc then please let us know and we will contact the right people for you.

Thank you! We are so appreciative of your support and care for those in desperate need.

Gratefully,
The FTC Team

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