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Mercy's Home in Mathere Valley Slum
Mercy's Home in Mathere Valley Slum
This was the last home I visited in the Slum. Mercy is paralyzed and unable to afford regular physio therapy without which her conditions will only deteriorate. It is heartbreaking especially when we realize she is but one of thousands of dwellers in similar conditions.
Yet there is a ray of hope in the MasCa. It is clear that they are comprised of young, able and strong young people who are bringing a modicum of hope, one youngster at a time. I was impressed with their determination to increase their capacity to generate income themselves through setting up small businesses taking advantage of the soldiers and city workers who work in the area.
This is a great series of photos from visiting the MasCa group, the MasCa parkland and doing two home visits. We were there about 2 hours. The MasCa group is run by two young women and a group of young people, many of them mothers. They are focused and disciplined as they recruit, organize football, basic functional education, and clean collect trash for a small fee from the county. I have joined the MasCa Ottawa board helping them with some admin as as registered charity. After seeing the work on the ground, I am delighted to lend a hand.
Peterson's House Party
Peterson's House Party
We had great time with Peterson (right), and Lizzie (left), whom I met last year at MCF. We struck up a great friendship, which led to this party. All dry and we laughed ourselves silly until after midnight. Next year, I must set time aside to visit them, as they are classic Kenyan hosts, who cannot get enough of the guest. I had a blast enjoying the wit, humour and stories that filled the night. I slept the night at Perterson's in a lovely guest house, (yes house) in the compound.
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