Kenya 2013
2014 Calendar – MEMORIES OF KENYA
The 2014 calendars are now available for purchase, only $15 each. They make wonderful Christmas gifts while supporting those needy children. A few of the children are featured at the bottom of every month. If you would like to make a donation to any of our projects, please contact me. I will arrange for a tax receipt … Continue reading
My 2013 Journey to Kenya
Asante Sana! Merci Beaucoup! Thank you all very much! Apart from a few glitches, I am happy to report that another successful trip is now in the books. One look at the children’s smiles makes one forget about the long flight every time. As I was alone this trip, I had a very flexible agenda. … Continue reading
I came back to reality
It was a wonderful trip, as soon as I got comfortable there it was time to come home to reality. I lived like an African Queen at Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge. Everyone knew the lady from Canada who was helping the community. I spent some quality time with the children at Mwatate Home and Villa 16 and got a better understanding of … Continue reading
Ah Mombasa …….
It’s hot, it’s bustling, it’s noisy, exactly as I remember it, and throw in some Kenyan charm. Life is good. I arrived safely yesterday afternoon, with all my luggage, a mere 26 hours after I left home, but who’s counting anymore. And the icing on the cake, it cost me 300 shillings ($4US) to hitch … Continue reading
Thank you very much
Thank you! Thank You! Thank You! A great big thank you to everyone for donating to help us clear and transport the supplies for the children. We are getting close to the target. Thank you so much. Sincerely, Floreen Forde
This is an urgent request for assistance.
Dear friends and Supporters: Re: Shipment to Orphanages in Kenya As you all know, I travel to Kenya in two weeks to continue my work at Villa 16 Orphanage and Mwatate Home & Rescue Centre. I had shipped 3 crates of essential supplies, including books, school supplies, clothing, shoes and other essential items ahead of … Continue reading
Project Kenya 2013 newsletter – completed
Please click on attached link to read newsletter. Enjoy! Flos Project Kenya newsletter – 2013 Trip
My flight is booked
Hooray!! My flight is booked. I may be flying on the Dreamliner. Hello Kenya!!
And they are off…….
The crates are on their way, by truck, by train and then by ship to Mombasa. Thank you very much to EVERYONE who donated items for this mission. The children of Villa 16 & Mwatate Home will be very surprised when I arrive with these boxes in tow. There will be an even bigger surprise when the boxes … Continue reading
Kenya 2013
After a 2 year hiatus, I am going to try my hand at blogging again. Jambo!! I am going back to visit the children! And I found a company to ship my supplies. I am excited! Dr. Kireti and I have been sorting and packing boxes for the past 2 weeks; we are almost finished. The … Continue reading