Footprints of Hope
Our Live Event is now over, but there are still lots of great stories and updates for you to explore.
Please walk with us and see what Footprints have been left and how your Footprints can help give a child a brighter future.
Pauline’s Progress
Kirunguru School for Children with Special Needs
When Pauline was brought to Kandara Children’s Home it was like a whirlwind had hit! One minute she would be sitting quietly, the next se would be screaming, throwing anything she could find and lashing out at those around her. With no speech, she couldn’t express herself and to add to that, she had never been toilet trained. This was more than anyone at the home could cope with so it was a relief when a space became available for Pauline to board at Kirunguru Special School.
The Sky is the Limit
Meet Ezra from Kandara Children’s Home
“Hi everyone. I am Ezra. I came to Kandara Children’s Home in 2002. The home by that time was in a very bad state. Life was hard and education was not available. We struggled a lot since there was no electricity so we always used to get low marks. But when Vision Africa came it was a new dawn. They brought light and we started getting good grades in our school. I came to the top of our class and nicknamed “The indomitable Ezra”.
Special Projects
Kirunguru and Percy Davies Schools for Children With Special Needs.
Our two schools for children with special needs are in very different locations – one in a fertile area, the other in a semi-arid landscape. What they have in common is the great work they are doing and the remarkable progress we have seen in their students.
Please take a look at these videos to see for yourself…
You can support the work of our schools for children with special needs by sponsoring a child or if you’re in Kenya we welcome donations of time/skills/money/items including food, toiletries and stationery. Please contact us for more information.
Pictures from Kibera Mpira Mtaani
Kibera Mpira Mtaani runs a resource centre for children in Gatwekera village.
As well as providing safe study space and after-school tuition, the resource centre is used as a space where children can explore their talents. Check out a few pictures by some of the children…
You can support the work of Kibera Mpira Mtaani by donating your time/money or skills. Use the Donate Now button on the right or contact us for further information.
Nicholas shares his story
Kibera Mpira Mtaani
“Hello! I am Nicholas, a form four student at Baraka za Ibrahim Children Centre. I’m one among the beneficiaries of Vision Africa in Kibera slum (Nairobi – Kenya).
I was born in 1991 and brought up in Kibera. My family, a family of four children comprising three boys and one girl, I being the third born, led a miserable life. This condition became worse after our mum’s death in 2000. By then I was in standard four. Our father could not look after us, something that resulted in the separation of the family in 2003. By this time we had stayed out of school since mum’s death.
Message from the Chairman
Please take a few minutes to listen to this message from our Chairman,
Bob Dowty, as he talks of what your support means to us.
Wabara’s Journey…so far
Percy Davies Special School
Wabara (pronounced Wafara) means “from the road” and that is where this little boy was found abandoned. He was first brought in to Kandara Children’s Home after being rescued. At that point he was distressed and used to lie or kneel on the veranda outside the dining hall repeating the same noises over and over. Some of the older boys took him under their wing and really cared for him, carrying him around, putting him to bed, feeding him etc.
When Percy Davies School for children with special needs was opened and had a space for a student to board, 
Wabara was transferred there in the hope that he could receive the level of care he required. By this point he had been diagnosed as having autism and the trained staff were able to identify areas in which he could improve.
Over time, the progress that has been made is remarkable. Wabara is now able to sit at a table in class and can even walk with the support of the wall or a helping hand. His headteacher also told us that he is now able to respond to simple commands and greet people with a handshake and clap his hands when he is praised or sees something that makes him happy. These may sound like trivial achievements but they are great steps forward and we hope there are many more to come!
You can leave your footprints in the life of a child like Wabara. Please check out our child sponsorship program or contact us to find out the current needs of Percy Davies School. If you are in Kenya we can also accept donations in kind and you can offer your time/skills to help the project.
Pencil Drawing By Martin
Check out this amazing drawing by Martin from Kandara Children’s Home.
Dominic’s Story
Mbeere Children’s Home, Riandu
“I was too young when I was left by my parents. I was left under the care of my uncle who was always drunk. Surely he mistreated me. I was to wake up very early in the morning to fetch water. I was digging almost a full shamba alone. The worst thing is that I was not being given food. I was eating the leftovers. My clothes were too old and dirty like those of someone insane. I was sleeping on a mat which was made of sticks.
Introducing Deborah Kimathi – Field Director
