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In 2019, SAWA completed construction of a new home to support vulnerable children in Nairobi. 

We also have an amazing sponsorship program to sustain the ongoing needs of the children.

OUR SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

SAWA has secured several sponsors who donate monthly for our children. 
This has enabled us to implement the following improvements:

CHILDREN’S FUND

Before the sponsorship program, many basic needs were only filled when Cara or other volunteers were in town to purchase items for the kids. Now, each month, a portion of the sponsorship donations is set aside to cover these essentials. This has included school uniforms, new shoes, haircuts, and backpacks, and more.

EDUCATION

One of the most important things to provide for these children is a proper education. They now attend local private schools, which are far superior to the giant public school they used to attend. Some of the high school students who perform well are supported by their sponsors to attend boarding schools. This is a privilege, not only to be given money for more expensive tuition, supplies, pocket money, and travel expenses; but also to be given the opportunity to focus solely on their studies without being distracted by other responsibilities at home.

STRUCTURED STAFFING

In the past, the orphanage director was only able to pay staff members what was leftover at the end of the month after covering basic expenses like rent, food, and school fees. Most months, staff received nothing. Now that SAWA can provide salary, there is a work schedule in place to provide proper care for the children at all times. This structure has improved the sanitary living conditions, decreased the amount of time children spend on household work, and increased the amount of time they can dedicate to their studies.

IT ISN’T JUST A HOUSE. IT’S THEIR FUTURE.

SAWA completed construction on a new home for El Shadai in 2019.

We are so proud of the critical improvements we were able to make to their care.

RUNNING WATER TO IMPROVE SANITARY CONDITIONS

ELECTRICITY TO IMPROVE STUDY CONDITIONS FOR THE CHILDREN

LARGE DORMITORIES TO HOUSE MORE CHILDREN

SPACE FOR CROPS & ANIMALS FOR ORPHANAGE SUSTAINABILITY

STORAGE UNITS/CLOSETS FOR KIDS TO STORE BELONGINGS

PLAY SPACE FOR THE CHILDREN!