Why King's
Kids Village?
The numerical need:
The number of orphans in Kenya is growing at a horrific
rate. The official count at the Department of Children’s
Services of the Kenya Government was 1.7 Million at
the end of 2005. 2006 figures estimate as many as
2.3 million children they classify as OVC (Orphaned
or Vulnerable Children). Children are so classified
because they are either orphaned or in imminent danger
of being orphaned in the near future, because the parent
or parents are full blown aids or the like.
The need on the ground:
These statistics are further compounded by the practical
needs that the AIDS endemic pose. Most families who
suffer from AIDS soon lack not only mom and dad, but
many of the smaller children fall victim through breast-feeding
by infected moms. This means that most children who
are aids orphans have siblings who are separated into
different homes. At present, we are the only home in
Nairobi (that we are aware of) which has a program developed to
specifically cater to the needs of families of orphans.
As of August, 2008, we have six sets of syblings at Kings Kids Village.
The need of fatherhood in Kenya:
Most Kenyans grow up with either dis-functional
fathers or not ever knowing their fathers. We believe
that dis-functional fatherhood plays a huge role in
the socio-economic problems which bear much responsibility
for the Aids endemic in Africa. Our vision at Kings
Kids Village goes far beyond the band-aid of providing
a nice environment and good education for each
child God sends our way. We are seeking stable fathers,
who, each with their wife, will raise these children
in the character and grace that will enable them to
be part of the solution to this endemic. Please pray
for us that we will find the right couples to fulfill
this vision. As of now, we have two sets of parents. Our two fathers are providing a great example to the kids of all four homes of Christian fatherhood as they assist the moms in our other two apartments in example and instruction. They really provide a settling atmosphere to our Kings Kids. Check them out on our team page.
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