Author Archives: Flo
The ship has arrived
The ship arrived yesterday. Finally!!! Processing will take a few days and then the hard work starts. Everyone is excited to see me and I have made lots of new friends too. More to come soon.
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
Working on a newsletter
The summer projects are Fix the well Build a boys dorm Tuition for teenagers in boarding school Teach Arts and Crafts Teach the women to crochet mats using plastic bags more to come
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
Countdown to Kenya
Jambo and Welcome to my blog!! Yes that’s correct, me Flo blogging! I do hope you will enjoy our posts as we travel across Kenya. Its just 3 days to go. So fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride. I am excited!