Protect, feed, and educate 114 rescued children

For many people affording a meal a day is not a big deal. However, it has not been so for the family of Kevin. He left his home in Kapsabet, in the Western region of Kenya because they could go for two days or more with nothing to eat. At 16, he should be in secondary school, but the bubbly boy is now in primary school and in grade five at Abrahams Education Centre. Kevin has been one year at the Centre. It would not have been possible to keep him if it was not for the support of people like you who have donated to us through GlobalGiving. Kevin hopes to get a good job after school so he can support his family. “My parents are poor. My father has not been able to find work. My mother takes care of my two little brothers and a sister. The youngest was breastfeeding when I left. I thought I could find work and help my parents pay for my school fees and take care of the young ones. I did not tell them that I was leaving. I took my school bag and packed my two shorts and some shirts. Then I took my catapult and pretended I was going to hunt for birds. But I ran to the town. “In Kapsabet town I boarded a bus and hid under the chairs since I could not afford bus fare. I was lucky to reach Nairobi without anybody discovering my hideout. Instead of getting a job in Nairobi, I found myself on the streets with some older boys. We begged for money and food. I was arrested and spent some time in prison for loitering at night. But I had nowhere to go. I was determined to find a job and send money to my parents. I knew they were angry that I left without a word, but I wanted them to know I could do something to help them. “One day I hiked a bus and hid under the wheels. I knew it was dangerous but other boys kept saying it was the only way to get to Mombasa where it was easier to work and be happy. I was afraid but I thought about making that journey. Maybe I could get a job there then I could send some money home. My brothers and sister would then be able to go to school and my parents could buy some food for them. “But in Mombasa I was arrested again and taken to court. I was told I would be taken to a safe place where I could go to school. I was put in a police van and taken to Grandsons of Abraham. When I arrived, I was received well. There were many other children. Some were in school uniform. I was given some nice food. Soon I was also put in school. The Sisters said they would visit my parents with me. I am eager to take them home. I hope they will talk to my parents so they will understand why I left. Now I know I cannot get a job until I finish school. I will work very hard so I can get a good job when I finish school.