Rebuilding Lives: Sponsor Family Story

Plot Number: PI – Plot 1

Sponsor Family:

IDP Francis Kariuki: 30
Margaret Wanjiru: 26
Jane Mwigi: 11
Monica Watrimu: 7
Joram Venice: 5
Maria Wangui: 3

Francis and Margaret are living at Pipeline IDP Camp with their four children. They are currently sharing a tent with another family because they do not have one for their own plot. By sponsoring this family and building them a house you are helping rebuild their lives.

Sponsor Family Story

"We were displaced from Kericho district and went to Nakuru showground where we stayed for one year. The government gave us 10 000ksh and we collected the money together and bought the land at Pipeline. We subdivided the land which was 16 acres into small portions measuring 21x24 ft and now we stay at Pipeline as owner of this small portion. Life must continue but I wish we could lead a normal life like any other Kenyan."

Living Conditions

"During the post election violence we were displaced and everything that we had was destroyed. We stay in a tent and the situation is bad because the tent we are in is leaking and worn out. We are living in a pathetic situation and I can not support my family due to lack of job opportunities. Previously our living conditions were great because I was doing my own business with poultry keeping and a small shop. I had my own money and did not depend on others."

Current Belongings

1 mattress
3 cooking pots
3 water jugs
1 stove
1 jiko
1 bag
3 blankets
clothing

Hopes and Dreams

"My hope and dream is to do wonders in this country. To learn big business and own plots because I want my kids to lead a good life. If only I can get support that can help me stand on my own two feet. I look forward for good things to come for our future."

Message to Donor

"God bless you for planning big things for us."