Toilets Reduce Absentees for 200 Kenyan Students

Unfortunately, due to Covid19, schools in Kenya have been closed for almost 7 months now. Most schools' buildings and facilities have been left completely unused during this time. On top of this, for a good majority of that time, most movement and construction was halted in an effort to minimize the spread of the virus. These factors combined, have made it impossible for us to build our second toilet during this time period. However, as stated in our last report, this pandemic didn't stop the work that needed to be done. We have now successfully held three monthly food distributions and have transitioned from offering relief to the families and Orphans and Vulnerable Children(OVCs) that we work with, to now empowering them to be able to take care of themselves by supporting them with seeds for planting. With harvest season soon approaching, we are excited to see how these families have done for theemselves!

That being said, the Cabinet Secretary of Education has made several announcements lately that would seem to suggest the opening of schools by early next month. As we eagerly await the re-opening of schools, would you pray for the children of these schools as they are thrown into their new normal, for the teachers who are trying to ensure these children receive the best education possible despite new challenges, and for Kenya's leaders as they grapple with making the best decisions for their country?