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Jacob Chirchir
Age 11
Jacob
lived with his mother on the streets of Eldoret until she abandoned him
at the Juvenile Remand Center at the age of 3. Moira found him in dirty
old clothes and people not taking an interest in his well being. She
rescued him and Jacob now enjoys a loving home and a new family at Hope
Homes. Jacob likes to ride bikes.
Updated: August 2019 |
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Irene Wairimu
Age 13
After
Irene's mother died of AIDS, her father abandoned her and her sister
Faith to the streets of Eldoret. Later, at a halfway house for
drug-addicted street women, Irene fell into a pot of boiling water
leaving her terribly burned.
After
her accident, Irene and her sister came to Hope Homes and she has
endured multiple skin grafts and surgeries to help her recover. Irene's
beautiful smile and warm eyes reflect her kind and gentle heart.
Updated: August 2019 |
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Faith Ayoo
Age 16
After
Faith's mother died of AIDS, her father abandoned her and her baby
sister Irene in the streets of Eldoret. A good Samaritan took them to a
halfway house for drug-addicted street women where her sister was badly
burned in an accident.
Shortly after, Faith and her sister arrived at Hope Homes.
Today, Faith, who loves to learn and is always smiling, has become the "assistant mom" and loves to help care for the younger children.
Updated: August 2019 |
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Haron Mutongobia
Age 11
During
the violent Tribal Clashes in 2007, Haron became separated from his
parents. He ended up in a refugee camp in Eldoret, Kenya, where he
stayed until transferred to the Eldoret Rescue Center.
In
2010, Haron came to Hope Homes where he is thriving and developing into
a wonderful little boy. He loves to play in the water and his favorite
activity is chasing the goats that live on the farm.
Updated: August, 2019 |
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Peter Kinyanjui
Age 11
Peter
was born just before the deadly Tribal Clashes of 2007. Because his
parents were from different tribes, they had to flee to a refugee camp.
Eventually, Peter's parents abandoned him and his twin sister Jennifer.
Both were found in a make shift tent, alone and starving.
Peter
weighed only 13 pounds when brought to Hope Homes at the age of two.
He was unable to crawl or even chew food. Today, Peter is an active
five year old who loves to laugh and dance.
Updated: August, 2019 |
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Jennifer Njeri
Age 11
Jennifer
was born just one month before the deadly Tribal Clashes of 2007.
Because her mother and father were of mixed tribes, they all to had to
flee to a refugee camp where her parents abandoned her and her twin
brother Peter. They were found together in a make shift tent, alone and
starving.
Due to
malnutrition, Jennifer weighed only 5 Kgs (11 pounds) when brought to
Hope Homes at the age of two. She was unable to crawl or even chew
food. Today, Jennifer is a delightful five year old who loves to sing
and imitate her brother.
Updated: August, 2019
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Joseph Njeri
Age 10
Joseph
was abandoned by his mother at a store during the deadly Tribal Clashes
of 2007. Authorities brought him to a children's home, but he was
turned away because of overcrowding. When he arrived at Hope Homes,
Joseph was severely malnourished.
After
receiving much love and medical attention, Joseph is now a healthy
little boy and a real charmer with a penchant for jokes.
Updated: August, 2019 |
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Alice Mlongo
Age 12
Alice
and her three sisters (Sylvia, Ivyonne, and Laura) were abandoned by
their parents and left alone in a house. They survived by scrounging
for food until a good Samaritan took them to a rescue center. Badly
malnourished, she and her sisters arrived at Hope Homes in late 2012.
Alice
is very reserved and is extremely attached to her sisters. She is very
happy to have a home where she is loved and cared for.
Updated: August, 2019
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Sylvia Mukhwana
Age 12
Sylvia
and her three sisters (Alice, Ivyonne, and Laura) were abandoned by
their parents and left alone in a house. They survived by scrounging
for food until a good Samaritan took them to a rescue center. Badly
malnourished, she and her sisters arrived at Hope Homes in late 2012.
Sylvia is very outgoing and has a great sense of humor. She loves school and is a quick learner.
Updated: August, 2019
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Laura Sarah
Age 13
Laura
and her three younger sisters (Alice, Sylvia, and Ivyonne) were
abandoned by their parents and left alone in a small house. They
survived by scrounging for food until a good Samaritan took them to a
rescue center. Badly malnourished, Laura and her sisters arrived at
Hope Homes in late 2012.
Laura is shy but has the warmest heart. She is happy to finally have a safe and loving home.
Updated: August, 2019
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Yvonne Chakachaka
Age 9
Yvonne
and her three sisters (Alice, Sylvia, and Laura) were abandoned by
their parents and left alone in a house. They survived by scrounging
for food until a good Samaritan took them to a rescue center. Badly
malnourished, she and her sisters arrived at Hope Homes in late 2012.
Yvonne is quiet and very courteous. She is grateful to finally have a safe and loving home.
Updated: August, 2019
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Brian Kimeli
Age 12
Brian
and his older brother Cliff were born in the Langas slums. After their
father killed a police officer and was taken to jail, their mother, an
alcoholic, abandoned them. In 2010, Brian and Cliff were brought to
Hope Homes.
Brian is very smart and loves going to school. His big smile and wonderful sense of humor make him a joy to be around.
Updated: August, 2019 |
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Cliff Kibet
Age 13
Cliff
and his younger brother Brian were born in the Langas slums. After
their father killed a police officer and was taken to jail, their
mother, an alcoholic, abandoned them. In 2010, Cliff and Brian were
brought to Hope Homes.
Cliff is very smart and is first in his class. He loves to speak English and is always eager to help out.
Updated: August, 2019 |
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Lucy Nyambura
Age 16
Lucy
was abandoned by her mother when she was only four months old. Her
father was murdered outside a bar near her home. Lucy's grandmother,
with no means to support her, told the court to take Lucy away —
anywhere.
In 2009, Lucy came to Hope Homes, and she has not stopped smiling since the day she arrived.
Updated: August, 2019
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Brenda Adhiambo
Age 21
Brenda's mother, who was forced into prostitution by her parents, gave birth to Brenda when she was only thirteen. Unable to care for her new baby, Brenda's mother placed her in a ditch during the day with no food or water. At the age of two she weighed the same as an eight month old baby, unable to walk or talk.
In
2002, she came into the care of Hope Homes and has blossomed into a
joyful young lady who loves school, baking, and always enjoys lending a
hand with the younger children.
Updated: August, 2019 |
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Julius Shuvoli
Age 11
Julius
was born in the Langas slums; his mother died during childbirth.
Although taken in by an aunt, she abandoned him when he was two. Julius
was found sitting on the side of a road, naked and starving. When he
arrived at Hope Homes, he was unable to walk or talk and was the size of
a nine month old baby.
Today, after much love and care, Julius (while still small for his age) is a happy child who loves school and his toy trucks.
Updated: August, 2019 |
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Edwin Onyangos
Age 12
Edwin's
mother took him to a village and abandoned him alone in a small, locked
shack. Villagers eventually heard his cries, broke into the shack, and
left food for him to eat. In late 2012 the authorities brought Edwin
to Hope Homes.
Edwin is shy but has a wonderful smile. He is so happy to have a home where he is loved and cared for.
Updated: August, 2019 |
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Washington Odhiambo
Age 13
Washington
and his brother lost both parents and ended up living with an abusive
uncle in the Langas slums. The uncle locked them in a room and only
gave them small amounts of food. His brother escaped and ran away, but
was never seen again. Eventually, the police removed Washington from
his uncle's shack and brought him to Hope Homes in 2012.
Washington is so happy to be part of a new "family" that loves and cares for him.
Updated: August, 2019 |
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Judah Mangumba
Age 18
When
he was only four months old, Judah was abandoned by his mother, a
prostitute, and thrown into a pit latrine to die. In 2002, Moira and
William Thompson, the founders of Hope Homes, took Judah in as a foster
child. He weighed only 1.9 Kgs (4.1 pounds).
Today,
Judah is a healthy, exceptionally bright boy who loves to read. He also
eats nonstop and, as they say in Kiswahili, is anaonakana sindano -
thin as a needle!
Updated: August, 2019 |
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Steven Njorge
Age 17
Steven's
parents died of AIDS. He went to live with his relatives and was
physically abused. When he was rescued by Hope Homes in 2007, he had
never attended school and was terrified of the dark.
Today
Steven has the most infectious smile, a silly sense of humor, and loves
school. He is fluent in English, loves to read, and is always ready to
watch an action movie.
Updated: August, 2019 |
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Debra Miriam
Age 5
Debra
is the youngest child at Hope Homes and the daughter of Musa and
Eunice, the house parents for Neema House. Like all children she loves
all the attention she receives from the older children.
Updated: August, 2019 |
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Ryan Macharia
Age 5
Ryan is the younger brother of Lorna.His parents, David and Emmah are our house parents for Amani House. He loves to giggle and always runs instead of walking.
Updated: August, 2019
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Derick Elondanga
Age 17
Derick
is the oldest child of Musa and Eunice, the house couple for Neema
House. He has special artistic abilities for someone his age and dreams
of becoming an architect.
Updated: August, 2019
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Lorna Wamboi
Age 9
Lorna
was a shy girl when she first came with her parents. She is the
daughter of David and Emmah, house parents of Amani House. Today, Lorna
is outgoing and very social.
Updated: August, 2019
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Loice Abigael
Age 14
Loice
is the child of Musa and Eunice the house couple for Neema House. Loice
is sociable and enjoys looking after her baby sister. She likes to be
with the big girls at Hope Homes.
Updated: August, 2019 |