Happy Mother’s Day
Today we celebrate the strength, love, and sacrifices of all mothers around the world. Thank you for your endless care, your patience, and the way you shape lives with kindness and courage.
To every mother, guardian, and woman who nurtures others—you are truly appreciated. Your love is the foundation of families and communities.
May you feel honored, loved, and celebrated today and always.
#MothersDay #Gratitude #CelebrateMoms
Agape Hope for Kibera is organizing a donation drive to support school pupils and elderly residents in rural communities. From 4th to 12th July, essential items such as clothing, shoes, sanitary pads, and food supplies will be distributed in Siaya, Homa Bay, and Kapsabet.
Many children and vulnerable individuals in these areas face daily challenges due to limited access to basic necessities. One of the most urgent concerns is the widespread problem of jigger infestation (tungiasis), a painful condition that affects the feet and can lead to serious infections, difficulty walking, and missed school days. This is especially common among children who lack proper footwear.
Providing shoes is not just about comfort—it is a critical step in protecting children and elderly people from jiggers and restoring their dignity, health, and ability to move freely.
This initiative aims to provide practical support that can make a direct and meaningful difference in their lives.
Contributions are welcome in the form of food items, gently used clothes and shoes, and sanitary products. Shoes—especially closed, durable ones—are greatly needed to help prevent and manage jigger infections.
If you are nearby, donations can be delivered in person. For those who are further away, financial contributions are also accepted and will be used to purchase essential supplies locally.
Your support helps ensure that more individuals receive the resources they need and protects vulnerable communities from preventable conditions like jigger infestatio
I wasn’t sure I wanted to post about my visit to one of the largest slums in Africa.
But after considering any possible downsides, and after conversations with my friend @collinswasonga , who was born and raised there, it became clear that seeing and showing can contribute to positive change.
So welcome to a place I fell in love with — Kibera.
Kibera is complex, challenging and full of life. Before going in, we bought basic necessities such as food and sanitary products for the families we met. I bought sanitary pads for the first time; menstruation hygiene remains a significant issue, and around 65% of women and girls in Kenya cannot afford pads.
A personal highlight was visiting a school, speaking with teachers and students, learning about their classes and sharing music together. There was a genuine sense of joy and ambition in the classrooms.
What makes Kibera particularly special is its strong sense of community, often separate from what the city of Nairobi provides. For example, boys have built their own fire department, and the community has established schools with women from the area acting as teachers.
Collins, who took us to Kibera, is doing remarkable work with his organisation @agape.hope.for.kibera - a community-based organisation that, among many other things, supports and promotes the education of vulnerable children here. For anyone who wishes to learn more or help out, I can recommend this link:
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Kibera left a lasting impression on me — not because of what it lacks, but because of what it embodies: dignity, resilience and hope.
🌟 *Christmas Donation Drive – Bring Joy to Children in Need! 🌟*
This Christmas, we are reaching out with love and hope to support children from the slum communities who are in great need. Many of these little ones face the festive season without proper shoes, food, clothing, or even basic sanitary items.
We are kindly asking for donations of:
👟 Shoes
🥫 Food items (non-perishable)
🧼 Sanitary towels & hygiene products
👕 Clothes (new or gently used)
Every small contribution can make a big difference in bringing smiles and dignity to these children this Christmas.
🎁 Your support means a lot!
Together, we can share warmth, love, and hope with those who need it most.
If you would like to donate or learn more, please contact:
📞 **Project manager Collins orido wesonga 0724958686*
📍 *Toi Market Agape center*
Event *Date 20th December*
You can Donate through mpesa number *0721159471*
Paypal [email protected]
Let’s make this Christmas season a time of giving, kindness, and joy for every child. ❤️
