Hope Amplified — In the Middle of a Pandemic

 
Life in Rabuor and around the world has changed since our last newsletter. To stay informed about the impact of COVID-19 in Kenya, we recommend the following resources:
 
Case Tracker
Children and School
The Importance of Village and Social Networks  
 
As of March 13, the Kenyan government closed schools, restricted the movement of people in the country, and prohibited public gatherings, including those in markets. In Rabuor, our students are not getting the two hot meals typically provided at the Mwanzo Education Center (MEC). The parents of these children, many of them subsistence farmers, cannot sell their produce at the market. Local enterprises such as the Mwanzo Wetu Catering Service and village savings and loan groups are not able to meet or continue their work. Without income, families struggle to feed their children. In May, with your help, Mwanzo was able to support the families of 100 MEC students by providing soap, handwashing containers, and hand sanitizer. Mwanzo also provided food for the families most at risk of hunger.

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Before COVID-19 forced learning institutions in Kenya to temporarily close, MEC provided two hot, nutritious meals per day for its 200+ students. For many students, these meals represented the only food they consumed during the school week.