By Pippa Wilkinson | Volunteer
Anastasia moved to the Turning Point farm in Kinangop last December with her four children: her eldest is 9 years and in class one, her second-born, 8 years, and her third-born, 6 years, are both in pre-unit, while her youngest, 4 years, stays with her on the farm during the days.
Before moving to Kinangop, Anastasia had lived in Kibera for 5 years and life was a constant struggle. She was unable to find the work she had hoped to get when she moved to the slum and as a result she and her kids would often be forced to sleep hungry. She did not enjoy being idle, and spending days without work, she struggled to see the purpose to her life.
Although life in Kinangop is not always easy – the farm work is physically very tough – she is happy to have made the move, saying ‘there is work here. There is food here. There is a good life here.’
The farm has opened up a whole new life for Anastasia and her children, a world away from the harsh realities of Kibera. We're excited to be part of that.
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