One of the most important things about sponsorship is letter writing and encouragement. Not all sponsors are able to write to their sponsored children, so they allow other people to write for them. I guess it's a type of "team-work!" One sponsor donates money, while another sponsor does the letter writing and encouragement. This is Anthony Kiuna, a 13 year old boy who I have been writing to since June 2009. Chris and I will be able to meet him in person when we go to Kenya in March! Unfortunately, Kiuna lost his mother about a year ago to cancer. His father is employed as a butcher. Kiuna's chores involve caring for the animals. He enjoys soccer and other ball games.
Kiuna lives on the plains of Ndeiya, home to approximately 100,000 residents. Typical houses are constructed of dirt floors, mud walls and iron sheet roofs. The most commonly spoken language is Kikuyu.The regional diet consists of maize, beans and potatoes. Common health problems in this area include malaria, typhoid, upper respiratory infections, HIV/AIDS, skin diseases, dental problems and malnutrition. Most adults in Ndeiya are unemployed but some work as day laborers and earn the equivalent of $14 per month. This community needs employment opportunities, scholastic materials and tuition assistance. Sponsorship allows the staff of AIC Nderu Child Development Center to provide children with Bible teaching, retreats, medical care, health education, field trips, tuition, uniforms, educational materials, career guidance and a mentorship program. The center staff also provides seminars for the parents or guardians of the children.
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