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September 9, 2015

You Gave Large Gifts in Small, Fluffy Packages to a Kinship in Kenya

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We all love underdog stories. The person who came from nothing, but gave their all and then ended up with something beyond their wildest dreams! We love to know this can happen because it gives us hope – hope that we can overcome and hope that we will see others overcome. You may not realize […]

Article by Katie Kmetty / Appreciation, Community / africa, Kenya, Kinship

September 2, 2015

A Life Changed by Clean Feet

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I think we all can agree that most little bugs are terrible pests. They buzz, they swarm, they’re creepy-crawly, and sometimes they bite. But if you’ve ever complained about a mosquito bite or a small bee sting, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet. Jiggers are horrible little bugs that not only bite, they burrow into your […]

Article by Katie Kmetty / Child Stories / africa, Child Stories, Kenya, Kinship

July 24, 2015

Child Story – Meet Esther

Esther from Kenya

Esther was born on the side of the road to a Schizophrenic mother. Due to her poor mental health Esther’s mother often roamed the market with her baby and got her meals from the garbage dump. Esther’s mother lived with her grandmother who was also was suffering from mental health issues. These two women lacked […]

Article by Katie Kmetty / Child Stories / Child Stories, Kenya

July 20, 2015

Cross Cultures with Kinship

Lumut Kinship

Did you know you are one with these women in Kenya? There are probably few cultures that feel more foreign to women in America than the Pokot tribe in Kenya. The Pokot tribe lives in a very remote area of western Kenya between a set of mountains ranges. The Pokot tribe is constantly fighting with […]

Article by Katie Kmetty / Kinship

July 6, 2015

Meet Mary from Geta Kinship

Mary - Geta Kinship

What were you doing on August 9th, 2014? That day may not be significant to you, but for Mary Atieno, it was the beginning of a new life. It was the day she arrived “home” at Geta Kinship. Mary is an eight-year-old girl with a lot of spirit. She is always happy and eager to […]

Article by Katie Kmetty / Child Stories

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