Food support for Kibera's after school Program

Dear Friends 

Since our last update, we're excited to report substantial improvements in the overall health and welfare of our students, as well as some new challenges.

Thanks to your support, the nutritious meals provided at our center have not only increased their energy levels but have also improved their focus and physical performance during our activities. However, despite this progress, some of the children within our programme still face difficulties accessing evening meals at home. This is mainly because their parents are either absent or unable to provide for them, which forces many children to take on responsibilities typically reserved for adults. This includes tasks like doing domestic work for pay and collecting scrap metal and plastic for resale  to meet their basic needs during school holidays.

This gap hinders their overall development. To address this issue, we have been encouraging the children to take food packs from the centre for their evening meals at home, which are often shared with their siblings.

We firmly believe that a child's well-being should not be compromised due to the lack of parental care and involvement. When a child is forced by circumstances to a  position of heading their household, they are burdened with responsibilities that surpass their developmental stage, robbing them of the comfort and joys of childhood. This challenges results in significant emotional, social, and psychological setbacks, including low self-esteem, early marriages, exposure to child labor, vulnerability to human trafficking, and social exclusion. These difficulties highlight the pressing need for an ongoing support and intervention to ensure that these vulnerable children can lead healthier and more promising lives.

Links:

• Lunch break Poridge time Video