More than 11 million children have been orphaned by AIDS worldwide. In Kenya, the number of AIDS orphans is quickly approaching one million. Already, millions of people have died from AIDS and thousands in Kenya are HIV-positive. And, HIV/AIDS has contributed immensely to the extreme poverty in Kenya.
Forward Edge teams help to meet the basic needs of the poorest of the poor in Kenya, specifically in Kibera slum and Kijabe.
Mama Beth, in Kijabe, feeds more than 60 children three nutritious meals each day while providing them with invaluable love, support and assistance. In Kijabe, volunteers interact with the local children, offering much-needed love and attention to these precious kids. In addition Forward Edge teams visit the homes of some families living in Kijabe and offer food, hygiene items and encouragement.
In Kibera slum, Forward Edge teams partner with Pneuma Ministries and Dove Ministries to minister to the youth, show compassion to the families and share Christ’s love with the children living in the slum. Volunteers fix homes in disrepair and shower the people with love, joy and hope.
- Wear your Forward Edge T-shirt on the day of travel! This will help our staff to identify all of you.
- Pack light! Checked baggage can weigh no more than 50lbs.
- Try to pack all of your clothing and personal items on a carry-on, so you don’t lose it.
- You may take 2 carry-on bags—one bag and one personal item.
- Carry-on bags may only have liquids in 3-oz containers or smaller.
- Put all irreplaceable items, such as important medication or valuables, into your carry-ons.
- On the plane you will be given immigration and custom forms before reaching Kenya. Your group leader will have the address where you will be staying.
- When you go through immigration you will receive a receipt that you must keep with you until your departure!
Mama Beth
Jane Wathagana (on left)
Ibrahim & Diane Omondi
Fred & Lydia Kilonzo
Garry & Brenda Kean
