Abandoned & Orphaned but Loved

Monday I visited "New Life Homes" in Kilimani, Nairobi. They care for abandoned and orphaned babies. Many of the babies test positive for HIV/AIDS.  The babies are kept until they are 3 years old.  If they have not been adopted by the age of 3 they then go into a foster home. 

www.newlifehometrust.org

 

I also went to Kibera slums.  I am told Kibera is the largest slum in Africa.  It used to be the 2^nd largest but that is no longer the case.  We walk to  "Tunza Children Center". Diminah, a woman who has not attended school, cares for 235 children. She has a beautiful heart full of love for abandoned, orphaned and children who have been sold for labor. Her challenges are many.  Each day she trusts God to supply; food, clothes, medical care, volunteers and more space.

 

The children are loved, fed, clothed and given an education. They have a safe place to sleep.  They stay with her until they are old enough to step out on their own. No child is turned away.

 

It is hard to comprehend how someone can throw a baby in the trash or the toilet.  It is a big problem her in Africa.

 

I heard about a dog who found an abandoned baby.  He carried the baby back to his master.  The baby was taken to the hospital. She is doing good. They have given her the name of "Angel". The dog is well cared for now because of his kindness to this child.

 

While in Kibera we watch the sky.  Floods of water roll down into Kibera when it rains.  I'm told I might have to spend the night if I'm caught here in the rain.

 

Late afternoon brings open blue skis & sunshine. We walk the tracks out.