Christmas message from Maintain Hope

I am busy visiting our families in Ngong in the run up to Christmas, writes Gerry O'Donoghue of Maintain Hope. Accompanied by Julius, whom readers may remember from his visit to Kilcullen, we are distributing food and medicine.

The new school year commences here in January, so we are busy finding secondary and third level places for our students who have completed their current phase.

Unseasonal rains have made life difficult for many, with flooding and poor sanitation leading to sporadic outbreaks of typhoid fever. Thankfully, all of our children who were affected have recovered. Reaching some of our families over flooded and eroded roads is quite an adventure.

Thanks to our generous supporters and volunteers, we are still able to engage respectfully with our families in Ngong and we are making tangible and lasting improvements to their lives. Everyone here sends best wishes to everyone at home. Julius and some of the older children regularly read the Diary and are very familiar with Kilcullen.

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