STREET CHILDREN IN KENYAN SLUMS No matter how ostracized and rejected as urban child wanderers are, they collectively form the most solid sense of community of all groups in Kenya. They stand by each other through thick and thin in "three-musketeer" fashion. In contrast to much of the surrounding culture, they do not distribute themselves according to differences or tribal identity. Perhaps that is why it is so difficult to discern the various ages of their many beautiful faces. Perhaps that is why they are so warm and welcoming to all who are willing to spend time with them. This is another true story: When malaria-infected Vincent of the streets became sick, he was near death. Each day he became worse, lying on one of the few paved sidewalks of the town of Kisumu, Kenya, growing colder, hungrier and more emaciated. After collecting enough money through work and petition, his family of fellow streetchildren carried him on their backs to the nearest hospital miles away so that he could visit a doctor. When they returned to their usual hang-out with Vincent and medication in hand, they took turns caring and nursing him in shifts until he became better. No, they are not manipulative, stupid, dirty or mean. They are witty, smart, strong and compassionate. And as much as they have learned to care for themselves, they are only children. And they are our future no matter where they live. So today let us know where you stand for this is a worthy cause that needs to be supported at all costs. Thank you.
Posted on: Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:52:34 +0000
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