By Brenda Kaloki | Field Worker
In the traditional African society, men were not meant to be found in the kitchen, but Kevin is evidence enough that this tradition has faded over time and men are embracing roles their grandfathers would not have dreamt of.
Kevin is a member of our kitchen staff and has been part of us for a couple of years now. Initially, he only came to help the staff in cooking ugali. Ugali is a staple in many Kenyan homes and it's a mixture of maize meal and hot water. Mixing this combination till it hardens is no mean feat especially when it's for 100 or more people and it needs the kind of strength Kevin brings on board. This year Kevin became a permanent member of the kitchen staff and now helps with other duties apart from his main speciality of cooking ugali for the 140 students at Fountain of Hope Primary School.
What's so special about Kevin? Kevin is not only a member of the kitchen staff but a father to one of our students. His income supports his family and his daughter has the priviledge to see his father put in the work.
This is just one example of how your support for the feeding programme goes beyond encouraging the students to attend school and pay attention in class but it also benefits a number of households represented by the feeding programme staff and the students.
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