ABOUT OUR MISSION

Many of Africa's children are forgotten in the confusion and stigma surrounding AIDS. If their parents had died in any other way, they would be treated with the highest priority. But because their parents died of AIDS, these children inherit the stigma that comes with it, and are put at the bottom of the agenda.

These children are expected to care for sick relatives or to earn money for the family, so they withdraw from school. Girls often end up working as prostitutes, unaware of the danger. Instead of being at school to learn prevention, they continually put their own lives at risk and perpetuate this deadly cycle.

But there is hope. In March 2003, the Shepherd’s Home was opened in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya. More than 20 young girls are now under the care of loving, nurturing and highly-skilled individuals. When the children leave, they will have the love and spiritual healing they need to face the truth about what’s happening in their country. And most importantly, they will be empowered with the knowledge they will need to lead following generations in the "New Kenya."

THE NEW KENYA

This effort has been initiated by Kenyans, for Kenyans, and is being administered and expanded through Kenyan structures. The directors of The Shepherd's Home, MacMillan and Nelly Kiiru, have dedicated their lives to Christian and Kenyan causes ( the directors). Partnership funding and other support is being provided from the United States through the California-based relief and development organization, Discover The World, Inc. Founded in 1989, Discover The World, Inc. is a Christian non-profit organization which bridges needs and resources worldwide.

The Shepherd's Home is the first step toward establishing an ever-expanding series of similar communities, each housing 25 children in nurturing environments across Kenya. The homes will comprehensively address issues of health care, education, spiritual formation, and vocational training. At this time, two hundred children are on a waiting list.

Every child who enters The Shepherd's Home is pulled from the deadly cycle of AIDS. Please consider making a contribution to our effort end needless suffering and build an enlightened generation of African leaders.

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At present rate of infection,
AIDS will orphan 20 million
African children by 2010