Education

Education is essential to the future of the children. In order to achieve this they must have the mandatory uniforms, books and supplies. It is our goal to see that every child and teacher at the Masara Primary School have these necessary items.

Beatrice's story: as told by Dr. Sandy Deveny

Beatrice Awinoh Odembah in her new school uniform with Dr. Sandy Deveny, left, and Beth Roth

"I was mesmerized at the dedication ceremony by a play that was being presented to us. All female actors were depicting the HIV/AIDS cycle which was spoken in Luo, their tribal language.

A beautiful 13 year old girl sat down next to me and began translating. It was evident she was quite intelligent. I told her that her parents must be so proud of her. She informed me that they had both died and she was living with an elderly woman she called her grandmother. I asked if I could meet her and was told that she was home sick. I asked her to bring her to the clinic the following day to be treated. 

I later found our that if this woman were to die then Beatrice would have to leave the village and go to an orphanage, unless she received support. Beth Roth and I obtained a list of school books/supplies and uniform sizes and went to town to collect it all. We also obtained essential toiletry items.

For what amounts to less than a dollar a day, she will now be able to stay in school and in the village if her current caretaker should die.

Our goal is to support all kids in the village in this way.

Letter to Care Kenya from Hezborn Sanda, student atending Masara Primary School