Name of the Child: Joan Akoth Anyango

Date of Birth: March 24, 2007

Date of Admission: October 2, 2007

Parents Particulars

Mother: Lillian Anyango

Age: 29 years

Marital Status: Single

Health Stats: HIV positive

Occupation: Casual

Home Particulars.

Current Address: Eastleigh 10th St. Gov't Quarters

SOCIAL HISTORY

Joan has had a cruel dose of life’s brutalities. At an early age she was forced to part from her mother due to the harsh living conditions they were trapped in. When she came to the Nest, her little body was beyond malnourished and bore abuse marks. Watching her now, her eyes shimmer with life and hope. All that remains for her life to be whole again is for her to be re-united with her mother. Luckily for Joan, this is possible as her mother has been rehabilitated and trained but we need to help her start up a small business that will be able to sustain her and Joan. Any contribution you can give to Joan will give her a chance of having a normal childhood and a family.

Name of the Children: Mary Watiri, Kenneth Mbugua, John Mwangi, George
Chege, and Magdaline Wanjiku

Date of Birth: 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004 and 2006

Place of birth: Unknown

Date of Admission: 9 May 2007

Parent Information

Mother: Tabitha Wanjiru Watiri

Age: Unknown

SOCIAL HISTORY

Imagine fending for yourself at the tender age of 2 or 4 or 6 or 9 or 11. Playing the role of mother and father to your siblings at the age of only 11? That’s the life Mary, Kenneth, John, George and Magdaline found themselves in when their mother was forced to flee from their home, leaving them all alone. Luckily for them destiny’s course led them to the Nest where they can be children again. There mother searched endlessly for them and has finally found them, touching us with her distressing story and strength in restructuring her and her children’s lives. She struggled immensely and has managed to start a small business that will provide for her children and herself but not enough to cater for the children’s vital need for education and good healthcare. Without these vital needs we fear for the children’s chance at having a future, kindly help give them a chance at being a family and a chance for a better future.

Name of the Child: Rosemary Wangari

Date of Birth: 1995

School: Lari Hills Boarding School

Class: Standard 8

Date of Admission: February 14, 2008

Parents Particulars

Mother: Freshiar Wangari Mungai

Age: 38 years

Marital Status : Single

Occupation: Displaced

Home Particulars

District: Unknown

SOCIAL HISTORY

Having escaped a harrowing experience of devastating violence, Rosemary found herself without a home, forced to live amongst strangers with her shattered mother who was struggling to make ends meet and ensure that her baby, Rosemary was safe, at the Nakuru Showground camp for internally displaced persons. Her mother managed to get Rosemary into our care, under constant fear of the treacherous things that could befall Rosemary if she didn’t get to the Nest sooner. On her arrival the first thing we detected was her bright, witty mind and the large untapped potential that lay within. She is busying herself right now, in preparation for her KCPE exams but being an internally displaced child she desperately needs sponsorship for her to continue schooling which she has grown to love and you should see her big, bright smile as she shares with us how well she is excelling.

Name of the Children: Christopher Namkun, Ann Akeni Namkum, Hannah Aleu Namkum, and Robert Ambekieu Namkum

Date of Birth: 1996, 2004, 2006, and 1998

Place of birth: Unknown

Date of Admission: 22 October 2006

Parent Information

Mother: Pauline Namkum

Age: Unknown

SOCIAL HISTORY

Pauline was a destitute mother whose children were removed from her care and separated to leave with relatives or in the Nest Home. Aside from the emotional trauma, the children also underwent poor living conditions and neglect amidst their relatives. They were once again moved in their malnourished, lifeless state to the Nest where they were reunited and able to restructure their lives. Their mother Pauline is unable to fend for her children, which is heart breaking to her as it would be to any mother. She seeks to be a family again, live together with her children and care for them as she rightfully should. She requires funds to be able to start a business and be able to support her family. Help Pauline be re-united with her children, help them be able to stay together as one, as a family.

Name of the Child: Mary Wairimu Muthoni

Date of Birth: January 5, 1993

School: Limuru Model Primary School

Class: Std 7

Date of Admission: January 2, 2007

Parents Particulars

Mother: Ann Muthoni

Age: 34 years

Marital Status: Single

Health Status: HIV positive

Occupation: Business woman

Home Particulars

Current Address: Dandora Phase 5 Maili Saba Slum

SOCIAL HISTORY

A happy, bright, little angel is Mary. She came to the Nest along side her two brothers, when she was rescued from the hands of her abusive mother who scarred her extensively both physically and mentally. Traumatized and wounded she has blossomed into a happy, intelligent and unforgettable character. The Nest is the only home this little girl has ever known but she will need sponsorship to continue her stay. Help keep the light shining in Mary.

Name of the Child: Dennis Muiruri and Winnie Njeri

Date of Birth: 1996 & 1998

School: Lari Hills Boarding School and Nest Internal Pre-primary

Class: Dennis (Std. 6) Winnie (Class 4)

Date of Admission: Feb 22, 200 8

Parents Particulars

Mother: Elizabeth Wamoni

Age: 32

Marital Status: Married

Occupation: Casual

Home Particulars

Province: Central

District: Murang'a North

Division: Kiharu

Location: Gaitega

Sub location: Kiongochi

SOCIAL HISTORY

A brother and sister survived the care of their mother (who is currently serving a murder sentence) only to be abandoned to the care of their physically and economically handicapped paternal grandmother. They came to the Nest Home having barely survived the hardship and trauma, a pair of hopeful eyes and determined minds. Let’s keep the hope burning in them by sponsoring their education, giving them a chance in success.