On Monday, we faced another long bumpy ride, this time to Najile Girls school. It's a school for Masai girls and is doing an amazing job. Compassion provided the funds for building the school and the running of the school and funding for some of the teachers is now provided by the Kenyan government.
Without the school, most of the girls there would already be married off and have no opportunities for an education or choice in their future. The school is extremely popular and competitive, so only the brightest can get in. It is so sad to think that those that don't make it won't have the chance to go to high school at all. There is a great need for more schools like this one.
Afterwards, we visited the Compassion project just up the road. We were greeted by lots and lots of kids and their parents - all Masai and dressed in the most amazing outfits! We were treated to the best singing and dancing we've heard the whole trip - it was magical. I could have listened and watched all day.
Ben had lots of great photo opportunities with all the children and some of their mums and dads. Here's a few of them :)
5 comments:
wow, what a fantastic time you two are having! Its amazing seeing the differences between the people with each place you visit. Wish I was there the hear the singing and watch the dancing. we look forward to seeing some videos when you get back.
xx
so many great colours! it looks like your having a great time!! look forward to catching up when you return, see you soon
geoff
Love seeing the photos. I told our African students where you were and they were so happy. They miss their friends and know they need help. We look forward to hearing all your stories. love from mum and dad / Bron and Scott x x x
AH-MAZING! Amazing is all I can say!!!
what wonderful pictures. I especially enjoyed the Maasai ones because I am now sponsoring a boy thru Compassion who is a Maasai.He lives in Olepolos Kenya. Have you been there? I would love to email with you. my email is susanmartin1702@verizon.net. I am trying to learn as much as I can about them.
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