Magina

Magina & Kisumu are in western Kenya situated near Lake Victoria. Malaria is a big problem in the area as is high unemployment. AIDS is rife here, 33% are HIV positive, the highest in Kenya. Millicent and Eric Ojuki are a couple that have cared for about 20-30 orphans for a number of years now. Eric comes across parents who are dying of AIDS and helps the children once the parents are gone, some of the orphans are just living on their own. They wanted somewhere to house the orphans, so in March 2004, Pamoja bought a 2.1 acre plot of land in Magina for a building that could accommodate 26 children and house parents, with a kitchen, dining room and wash rooms. The plot is even big enough for the orphans to grow their own food. Pamoja also helps Millicent run a Micro Finance Scheme.

The Future

In Sept 2004, a group of 5 supporters from the UK went out to start on the orphanage with local builders. The building work is now complete. In time, the local Christian community want to look after these orphans and Pamoja's input will be reduced. We are looking for education and living sponsors for some of the orphans to help pay for expenses. Please contact us now if you specifically want to support these children.

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