Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Kibera


Today Bob and I went to observe what is being done by AfricaAid in the largest slum in sub-Saraha Africa. There are more than one million people living in an area less than 3 miles square. You can see there are small businesses set up in small temporary structures.





There are little huts as far as you can see, packed together so tightly it is difficult to navigate. Most people live in one room and that one room will shelter up to 7 or 8 people. About 20% of the population of Kibera has HIV. AfricaAid is seeking to care for victums of HIV/Aids. They are also helping people with very small loans to set up their own business and support themselves. These people then band together to help others. AfricaAid is also seeking to bring the Gospel to these people.




1 comment:

Anonymous said...

We have shared these photos and your comments at home and with friends. So VERY hard for us to even fathom a life like they have. We are so spoiled and picky about everything!

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MOM25