The torrential rains that destroyed the crops in North Pokot a few months ago now threaten to wash out the original orphanage we helped to build in 2009.
If you remember the story, we helped rescue 45 orphans from a slum near Eldoret who were living in their sewage. Thanks to your generosity, we built an orphanage and a petrol station so the profits from the petrol station would sustain the orphanage. That worked well until the last storm three weeks ago when an adjacent culvert was washed out. Now, the buildings are threatening to slide down the hillside. Here is an inspection report they received just yesterday:
HEALTH INSPECTION REPORT FOR LIVING LOVED CARE CENTRE
REPUBLIC OF KENYADuring our inspection, we discovered that many structures at The Living Loved Care Centre were in bad condition, making it a high risk for children to use. The damage was caused by heavy rain, which is taking place across the country. During our assessment, we found that the drainage overflows and runs towards the building, weakening the structure and causing some to develop big cracks
To create a better and safer environment for children and the community, we have given the work three weeks from 25 August 2024 to be completed.
We shall continue doing our routine inspection on weekly basis for more advice and directive.Note: Failure to our recommendation the Centre will be closed down, operational permit withdrawn, and the law wil take its course for risking the life of the children and the community.
This is the request we have received from Michael and Thomas who oversee the orphanage:
It has been 15 years since we started this orphanage, and we have never experienced what is happening in Kenya due to climate change. The damage has affected hundreds of families, and many buildings have been damaged. Some have collapsed, leaving the family in great distress. However, the engineer who built the Living Loved Care Centre says we must put strong protection, concrete culverts, pavement, and floors inside the buildings.This is not renovation because we do that yearly using profit from the grain enterprise.
So we appeal to you to help us once again to rescue this situation. The estimated budget to repair the damage, secure the hillside, and clean the septic system will cost $42,930.oo. We have collected $1500.00 and are trusting God for $41,430.00.
If the Living Loved Care Centre closes, it will affect the future of these children. I believe these children and those in the Forkland community now understand what it means to be loved when they didn’t feel they deserved it. They are worried and stressed to see that the Centre is in danger of closing and wonder where they will live. Please continue praying for us.
As we contemplated this request yesterday, a check for $10,000 came in for our “Kenya Mission” when I had yet to tell anyone about this need. So, the need is already down to $32,420.00. I would appreciate it if you could help us reach our goal with large or small contributions. As always, every dollar you send goes directly to Kenya. We do not take out any administration or transfer fees for Lifestream.
If you can help us raise the remaining $31,430.00, please see our Donation Page at Lifestream. Just designate “Kenya” in the options or email us and let us know your gift is for Kenya. You can also Venmo contributions to “@LifestreamMinistries” or mail a check to Lifestream Ministries • 1560 Newbury Rd Ste 1 • Newbury Park, CA 91320. Or, if you prefer, we can take your donation over the phone at (805) 498-7774.
Thank you for considering this desperate request. We only have a week or so to make a difference.
One of the condemned buildings
Children help in clearing debris
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Heavy rains everywhere it seems, I can’t imagine what it would be like if we didn’t have the infrastructure to withstand it. I feel bad for them.
The authorities can write a report and condemn the buildings and express concern for the welfare of the children. But it makes me wonder what is the government of Kenya going to do to help them? Afterall there are children involved. I just wonder about this.
Yes, it is most troubling that the Kenyan government takes no interest in the children themselves. I think it is their way of getting funds from the west to do what they can’t do. The devastation over all of Kenya is humongous at this point. They do not have the funds to repair the damage, so they put pressure on Kenyans to get it from outside. It is a well-known tactic, surely. But the need in genuine. The children are real and without help they will just be turned out on the streets to survive on their own. There is just too much of this across Kenya for the government to do anything, even though they waste tons of money in corrupt dealings with their cronies. It is injustice but it is the children who pay the price.