Kenya - Global Humanitarian Mission

PROJECT: 0017KY

Mother of Mercy Children’s Welfare Home

The Felician Sisters, a religious congregation that adopted Saint Felix of Cantalice as their Patron Saint, was established in Kenya in 1987 by two Felician Sisters. Also known as the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Felix of Cantalice, the Charism of the Felician Sisters is to imitate Blessed Mary Angela’s love for God, and to serve others with compassion and concern for their salvation. Today, the Felician Sisters in Kenya are in the process of becoming a Province. Conditions are harsh in this semi-desert corner of the world, Lengruma community, which is inhabited by the Samburu and Turkana pastoralist nomadic communities. Set off the beaten track, in the upper eastern region of Kenya, about 64km from Isiolo town, Lengruma is miserably hot, its earth is parched, and the town is only accessible by trucks and 4-wheel drive vehicles.

PROJECT: 0007KY-1024

Life For Infants At Saint Francis Hospital

The Little Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi is an indigenous Congregation founded in 1932 by Irish missionary, Mother Mary Kevin. The Order was first started in Uganda, and has spread to Tanzania and Kenya, tending to the poor and the needy that they are called to love and serve, through apostolate ministry, such as education; healthcare, including managing hospitals and dispensaries; catechetical work; and social services, including caring for street children, single mothers, the aged, people with disabilities, and orphans. In Kenya, LSOSF, now a population of over 700, is a blessing to the poor through the St. Francis Community Hospital, a Level 5 teaching and referral healthcare facility, located in Kasarani county.

PROJECT: 0006KY

A House of Formation For The Little Sisters

The Little Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi is an indigenous Congregation founded in 1923 by Irish Franciscan missionary, Mother Mary Kevin Kearney. The Order was first started in Uganda, and has spread to Tanzania and Kenya, tending to the poor and the needy that they are called to love and serve, through apostolate ministry, such as education; healthcare, including managing hospitals and dispensaries; catechetical work; and social services, including caring for street children, single mothers, the aged, people with disabilities, and orphans.

PROJECT: 0001KY

St. Joseph's Home of Hope

Hunger is the number one problem. Children living on the streets of Kenya, have to compete with scavenger birds, while digging in the trash for food. They also sniff glue to forget their problems. This is not the life God intended for them. Glue destroys their brain, making them unable to think clearly. They begin to hallucinate and get confused.

Every night they sleep out in the cold, in ditches or on pavements without a mattress or blanket. During rainy season, many catch cold, and there is no medicine for them. Other times they are arrested by the police for petty theft. These children of God are so vulnerable in so many ways. Many do not live to celebrate their 15th birthday! They die alone.

Sr. Mary Wandia’s vision is to expand the work of Adorer Missionary Sisters of the Poor in Kenya, where there are 2.5 million orphans and 300,000 street children. The Orphanage’s initial goal would be to house 150 orphans from Kenyan Streets. The Mission of Saint Joseph’s Home of Hope, will be to give encouragement and hope to these orphans and street children by providing comprehensive support to each individual child, helping them to fulfill their true potential. Such help includes: food, clothing, accommodation, medical, education, and accompaniment.

PROJECT: 0003KY

Mother Kevin School Lunch Program

The Little Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi is an indigenous Congregation founded in 1932 by Irish missionary, Mother Mary Kevin. The Order was first started in Uganda, and has spread to Tanzania and Kenya, tending to the poor and the needy that they are called to love and serve, through apostolate ministry, such as education; healthcare, including managing hospitals and dispensaries; catechetical work; and social services, including caring for street children, orphans, single mothers, the aged, and people with disabilities. In Kenya, LSOSF, now a population of over 700, is a blessing to the poor through Mother Kevin School, which sits in the heart of the Kaptembwa slums of Nakuru. Kaptembwa is a densely populated slum of 800,000 people, with the highest rates of HIV and AIDS

PROJECT: 0005KY

Mother Kevin School

The Little Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi is an indigenous Congregation founded in 1932 by Irish missionary, Mother Mary Kevin. The Order was first started in Uganda, and has spread to Tanzania and Kenya, tending to the poor and the needy that they are called to love and serve, through apostolate ministry, such as education; healthcare, including managing hospitals and dispensaries; catechetical work; and social services, including caring for street children, orphans, single mothers, the aged, and people with disabilities. In Kenya, LSOSF, now a population of over 700, is a blessing to the poor through Mother Kevin School, which sits in the heart of the Kaptembwa slums of Nakuru. Kaptembwa is a densely populated slum of 800,000 people, with the highest rates of HIV and AIDS.

PROJECT: 0004KY

A Bus for Mother Kevin School

The Little Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi is an indigenous Congregation founded in 1932 by Irish missionary, Mother Mary Kevin. The Order was first started in Uganda, and has spread to Tanzania and Kenya, tending to the poor and the needy that they are called to love and serve, through apostolate ministry, such as education; healthcare, including managing hospitals and dispensaries; catechetical work; and social services, including caring for street children, orphans, single mothers, the aged, and people with disabilities. In Kenya, LSOSF, now a population of over 700, is a blessing to the poor through Mother Kevin School, which sits in the heart of the Kaptembwa slums of Nakuru. Kaptembwa is a densely populated slum of 800,000 people, with the highest rates of HIV and AIDS.

PROJECT: 0002KY

Water For Little
Sisters of the Poor

The mission of Little Sisters of the Poor (Nyumba Ya Wazee) is to continue the work of Saint Jeanne Jugan, and provide a home and care for the indigent elderly for the remainder of their days. This they have been doing in Nairobi since 1985; currently, 67 people are living a dignified life in this community, that they couldn’t otherwise hope to live. A nurturing environment is fostered at the home. Residents participate in a variety of chores, such as laundry and preparing vegetables, to remain active and maintain a sense of belonging. They attend physiotherapy classes, and every Monday, exercises are done in the garden. The more agile and active help the less mobile with walking.

PROJECT: 0004KY

A Van for Saint Francis Hospital

In Kenya, LSOSF, now a population of over 700, is a blessing to the poor through the St. Francis Community Hospital, a Level 5 teaching and referral healthcare facility, located in Kasarani county.

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