scottborg - AIM School in Kenya Burns in Fire

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ough people know about AIM's ministry in Kenya. Several years ago a staff person started an orphanage and a school. The New Adventures School has 405 students and is located in Kibera, in Nairobi and one of Africa's largest slums.

The school serves children who could not otherwise afford school fees. Many of the children are orphaned and all are considered "vulnerable."

Last week a fire swept across the slum destroying countless structures, including damage to the school and total destruction of a sister school next door called Calvary.

Head Master George Odhiambo told us, "the teachers are making up the fence,
collecting the remains of wood and nails. The teacher's are also continuing to
teach. We have tried to mix
some classes in one room for example
grade 7 and 8 are in one room 1,2 and 3 are also in one room. (That's over 150 children in one room!) The rest of the
classes are in open space. Teacher's are attending to them and they learn even though under
difficulty , something is going on."

George knows what it is like to grow up in Kibera. He himself was a street boy who made his way through Calvary School and is now giving of himself to the next generation.

It will cost $25,000 to repair the school and replace materials and furniture. There is also an ongoing need of funding for both the school and the orphanage. If you are able to help, you can make a donation here and use the pull-down to find "Kenya Education Fund."

George says the families of the children are providing security for the property until it is rebuilt. The teachers continue to try to prepare students for national exams. These are a faithful and enduring people. I hope we can find them some help.