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Kibera is said to be Africa's largest slum (after Soweto, Jo'burg). A million people live in an area of about 3 square kilometres. If you have seen the film The Constant Gardener you will recognise the photo where the rail track runs through the middle of Kibera.
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Turning Point Trust has been running projects there under the leadership of Jon and Jo for the last 8 years. Our church - Holy Trinity Knaphill & St Saviours Brookwood have TPT as a Mission Partner. We have been very encouraged to hear what TP is doing and were keen to see for ourselves.
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We would not have been able to visit without a guide, such as Jon. The network of streets is very complex and there are no neat road signs telling you which road you are on! Jon advised us to wear closed shoes and with good reason. It was wet and muddy underfoot and the streets were uneven and packed with all kinds of refuse. On our way there Jon met several people he knew who always shook his hand - and then ours too!
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We found ourselves at the Kianda project where we met Pastor Benson, his wife Mary, cook Jane and caretaker, Obatt. There were about 20 children there between 3 and 8 years old who are given a hearty meal and some basic education. Without this project the children would be a lot worse off. The buildings of timber frame and mud were simple but effective at providing shelter. There was a room for the children, a kitchen and a new office for the Finance Officer to use (more in a moment about that.)
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The children were very excited and friendly, really pleased to have visitors. Pastor Benson led them in a few songs which they sang with great enthusiasm!
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Mary pointed out that they are growing a few vegetables and plants. The banana trees which were 1 foot last year are now 7 feet tall! The green leaves of the marrow plants and the small shrub of Rosemary in the corner all help to soften the rather austere sight of rusty corrugated iron fence..JPG)
Turning Point Trust has been running projects there under the leadership of Jon and Jo for the last 8 years. Our church - Holy Trinity Knaphill & St Saviours Brookwood have TPT as a Mission Partner. We have been very encouraged to hear what TP is doing and were keen to see for ourselves.
We would not have been able to visit without a guide, such as Jon. The network of streets is very complex and there are no neat road signs telling you which road you are on! Jon advised us to wear closed shoes and with good reason. It was wet and muddy underfoot and the streets were uneven and packed with all kinds of refuse. On our way there Jon met several people he knew who always shook his hand - and then ours too!
We found ourselves at the Kianda project where we met Pastor Benson, his wife Mary, cook Jane and caretaker, Obatt. There were about 20 children there between 3 and 8 years old who are given a hearty meal and some basic education. Without this project the children would be a lot worse off. The buildings of timber frame and mud were simple but effective at providing shelter. There was a room for the children, a kitchen and a new office for the Finance Officer to use (more in a moment about that.)
The children were very excited and friendly, really pleased to have visitors. Pastor Benson led them in a few songs which they sang with great enthusiasm!Mary pointed out that they are growing a few vegetables and plants. The banana trees which were 1 foot last year are now 7 feet tall! The green leaves of the marrow plants and the small shrub of Rosemary in the corner all help to soften the rather austere sight of rusty corrugated iron fence.
To see a fun video on all that Turning Point do check out this link:
http://newenglanderprops.webs.com/turningpointtrust.htm
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