A family in Need - Mt. Meru

On a recent visit to a village on the side of Mt. Meru I met a family of seven. Claire had visited the village a few days earlier and she asked about each of the children individually, it was not until later she realized they were all from the same family and needed some kind of support. That is when she called me to see what I could do to help this family.

The father goes into town every morning and tries to find work carrying luggage or other goods for people. This pays very little and is a very inconstant source of income. The mother stays at home to take care of the children and takes care of the small amount of crops they grow for the family. The oldest child, Barracka, does attend school but is sent home frequently because his uniform and shoes are old and ripped.  Happiness has never attended school because her parents could not afford the school uniform and books required to go. She is now two years behind but if we can find a sponsor by September she can begin with her best friend, Glori, whom Claire is finding a sponsor for. School uniforms and text books cost $75 per year. If you are interested in sponsoring Happiness or Barracka please contact me at walkinlovetanzania@gmail.com

We will also be working with Elisamia, the father. I would like to buy Elisamia a large bag of charcoal that he can separate out into small amounts and sell at the market. One large bag of charcoal is around $50. Along with the bag of charcoal I believe the family would greatly benefit from a couple of chickens to provide eggs for them to eat or sell at the market. A chicken coup plus chickens will be around $200. If you are interested in sponsoring Elisamia and/or the chicken coup project please contact me at walkinlovetanzania@gmail.com

Parents- Elisamia & Mary

Boy, Barracka, 12yGirl, Happiness, 8yBoy, Praygod, 5yBoy, Godlove, 4yGirl, Furahini, 18months