By Pam Amundsen | Project Leader
Did you know that there are girl scouts organizations around the world in 146 countries, including Kenya?
The Kenyan Scouts Association was established in 1910 and, according to their site, “is the largest Youth Movement in Kenya, with over 1 million boy and girl Scouts and a support team of over 40,000 Scout Leaders.”
This year some of the girls at New Life’s Amani Cottage had the opportunity of enrolling in a local girl scouts troop! The girls were thrilled by the opportunity to be a part of this organization to go participate in new adventures and make new friends outside of the Home.
And while badges vary from country to country, many participating countries in the World Organization of Scouting Movement have a Disability Awareness Badge to open young minds to the possibilities of living with a physical or mental disability. In this case, the Amani girls are helping their fellow scouts just by participating.
Part of that participation requires transportation. Anyone with children knows that you can spend the whole day running errands just taking your kids to their extracurricular activities. In Kisumu, where some roads are still dirt and gravel, getting our kids to therapy sessions, medical treatments, and school can be a slow process. Not to mention their fun activities, like girls scouts!
That is why we are fundraising for this transportation vehicle - to help us care for these special children in the way they deserve and provide for them in the way any parent would want to give their child the best the world has to offer.
We know this cause is a niche for some people. Not everyone has personal experience with people or children with disabilities and they do not always understand the pressing needs that are involved. This month, can you help us spread the word about our project by inviting 5 people to make a small contribution alongside you? Because with your help, we can improve the quality of life for these beautiful children who are daily overcoming so many obstacles to be excellent students, girl scouts, and all around superstars.
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