As we closed the summer and the team visits for this year, we decided to hold an open day as a way of checking in with Maai Mahiu community. The turn out was great and lots of enthusiasm from all the people who attended. The day was opened with a word of prayer by Ruth Mbatha. Ruth is one of our Malaika kids and she did a marvelous job. She demonstrated lots of ability, not only in the content of her prayer but also in her joy and confidence while seated before the huge group of people that came to witness the day. Many were in tears as she demonstrated that disability is not inability and that people with special needs have a lot to offer, even to a community that has not had any experience with the disabled people.
Koko band were the entertainers of the day and they led everyone in a great dance, both the young and the old. Our malaika kids and caretakers were not left behind as they joined in and danced to be best of their ability. Rocky and Mwaniki also came in to dance and represent the men who were a bit shy, as shy as they thought they were, they did it so well such that Zane could not resist the dance and though he has two left feet, but yet every one was cheering him to keep up. Only a video will do justice to this day for all of you to witness what was going on. It will be posted soon. Thanks to Koko band for their willingness to give back to the community with their wonderful talents.
Our open day was also graced with the presence of great business men and women, the area councilor and other community leaders and workers from the Green belt movement, Christian community service- Maai Mahiu, PCYI and care of creation. The disabled community from
All who came echoed with CTC that something needs to be done with our environment. There was more dust blowing on that day than all the days we have seen in Maai Mahiu. It became evident that we need to plant trees right away to improve the situation.
The education system is so stressful for our children due to lack of facilities in our schools. Many were excited about the Rafiki link and the efforts they have shown to enlighten the students from
Ubuntu was emphasized by Zane and the fact that we can only reach our potential if the others have reached theirs. Ubuntu days were born and they will be coming every last Saturday of the month. Everyone will be invited and mobilized to do some kind of community work in that day that will make Maai Mahiu a better place to live in. Tree planting and trash collecting will be the main themes but we will also incorporate games and fun time for all who come. We can’t wait for our first one this September.
Thanks to all of you who have been following what CTC is doing in Maai Mahiu. There is still a lot to do together and we need you as we continue to grow. Our staff will start to highlight weekly on our day to day events and happenings in this blog. The environment will be covered by Rocky on the first week; Liz will cover Malaika mums while Mwaniki will focus on Rafiki link consecutively. I will close the month with a general overview of our programs or partnerships and other happenings. Keep checking on your areas of interest as we seek to grow together and don’t hesitate to let us know what you think and how best you can become part of this great cause. I hope to post pictures and videos soon to give a better feel of what is happening.
Till then, blessings to you all.
Jeremiah Kuria
Comfort the Children International
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