Thanks to the fundraising efforts of Celeste Barber and Constance Hall, we were able to put a road through our farm direct to our houses along with a secure gate, enhancing the safety of our girls at Rafiki Mwema.
Previously we had to drive around our land, through some very, very rough land, often it was almost impossible to get through in a vehicle. Often we are contacted late in the day to collect a baby girl who has been in court all day and has been assigned to Rafiki Mwema for care and protection, but driving that drive is dangerous and frightening, especially in the dark.
When we take our children to hospital when they are sick, we will be and feel much safer. We are so worried about going out at dark and fear a night trip to the hospital – there is so much poverty that a vehicle moving through those roads at night can be an attractive prospect.
Our own road, which was always in our plans but not in our budget, will make so much difference to the safety of our precious cargo – our children.
