1. The Tent of Refuge Nairobi, Kenya, Africa
A place to play in safety

2. Edward’s mother still works on the dumpsite
She scavenges for recyclables among the rubbish because she can find no other work
It is very dirty and dangerous!
Maribou storks and pigs also find what food they can

3. But, at least Edward is in school
Edward is still able to go to school thanks to gifts like yours to the Tent of Refuge
His mother is very happy because it means he has hope for a job in the future

4. Toys taken last May
We were able to take a whole suitcase of toys for the project last year

5. Mama Nesh & her 5 children
Nesh, Dedan, Sila, Mama Nesh, Mercy (Anthony missing)

6. The family’s plight
The father abused the children and was addicted to alcohol & drugs so she left him
She has diabetes and the medicine is expensive
She has no qualifications and cannot find work except taking in washing

7. The family’s accommodation
They only have one room for sleeping & living
There is no electricity or running water
The roof leaks
They keep being made homeless because they can’t pay the rent
Typical housing in Dandora

8. The children’s toys Home-made toys like wire & tape car A rubik’s cube
A dinky car
No radio
No TV
No internet
No phone

9. How the Tent of Refuge has helped
Paying for the children’s school dinners
Setting Mama Nesh up in a small business selling clothes and shoes
Help to recover & not be scarred for life from early experiences

10. Saturday food
She has been helping to prepare the food at the Tent of Refuge on a Saturday
They all get a good meal on Saturdays!
Typical meal of ugali (maize meal), cabbage with onions & tomatoes and a little beef

11. Prayer & counselling
Children pray and God hears at the Tent of Refuge

12. God is giving them hope & a future
Children learn that God loves them at the Tent of Refuge
They also get practical help
They are motivated to work hard & succeed
For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, …. plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29 v 11

13. Thanks from Sila aged 8

14. Mercy & Anthony will be needed to support the family
As soon as Mercy & Anthony finish school, they will be needed to support the family
It is a big responsibility for ones so young – currently 17 & 16

15. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR GIFT