The Children
Thanks to generous contributions of Jirani donors and sponsors, we are able to provide education and care for the following children:
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| Alex | Celestine | Diana | Doris | Elshadaye |
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| Eric | Franco | Gladys | Grace | Irene |
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| Jackson | Japeth | Joseph | Lucy | Rosi |
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| Silverias | Snaida | Susan | Zubarjed |
Lucy's Story
Lucy was a 10 year-old girl living in Kenya. She was orphaned when both of her parents died of AIDS and tuberculosis. She is not alone. According to the UN, "Eight out of every 10 children in the world whose parents have died of AIDS live in sub-Saharan Africa." There are over 1,200,000 AIDS orphans in Kenya alone. (UN and UNAIDS)
Lucy was living in the slums of Nairobi with relatives who could not make ends meet. She almost died of starvation in her grandmother's care. Many children live on the streets, begging or scavenging for food, exposed to drug use, and susceptible to disease and physical abuse.
Sponsors became "jiranis" to Lucy in 2005. As a result, Lucy is now enrolled in a secondary school in Kenya. She has the shelter, food, tuition and clothing she needs. Her guardian is one of her aunts, who can now care for her properly. Lucy is one of many children from similar circumstances who are currently under the care of The Jirani Project.
