Volunteers

Fr. Agapios and Papadia Dorah are shining examples of unwavering dedication and deep compassion, demonstrating an impressive commitment to the well-being of orphaned children who find themselves in desperate need of support. Their tireless efforts extend far beyond merely meeting the immediate needs of these vulnerable young individuals; they highlight a profound sense of responsibility that extends toward ensuring the holistic welfare of each child in their care. Through their steadfast and committed actions, they not only offer essential assistance but also instill a powerful promise of hope and encouragement for a brighter future. In doing so, they play a vital role in improving the lives of these children in remarkable and transformative ways. Their unwavering devotion serves as an inspiring reminder of the profoundly positive impact that nurturing, care, and support can have on the lives of young individuals, reinforcing the idea that even small acts of kindness can create significant change.

Here's a letter from Fr Peter Tobias written 6 years ago.  So much has been done at St. Tabitha's since then.  There are more children, more bulildings and more self-sufficiency projects.  There's always an immediate use for donations.

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I'll see your gift gets to where it belongs. If Paypal is not your way to donate, just message me and we can find another way.

Fr. Peter wrote:

"... As some of you know, I recently spent 2 weeks in Western Kenya with Fr. Agapios as my host. I was blessed to spend time with the children, teachers and staff, to see the progress on the new building and property, and to visit the additional students Father Agapios supports at their schools throughout Kakamega County.

We also visited Pokot, a tribe that lives in a remote desert tundra about a 4 hour drive from Malava. Their living conditions are beyond poor and their traditions make the lives of girls especially difficult. Father has a few Pokot children at St. Tabitha whom we baptized while I was there. We brought them with us so they could visit their families and friends. Father works with the chief, parents and the local school to bring children back to St. Tabitha to provide them with a higher quality of life along with a great education. There are additional children he hopes to bring to St. Tabitha including a young orphan boy, and a fifteen-year-old rape victim and her newborn child.

I have never seen anyone work as hard as Fr. Agapios and everyone at St. Tabitha to provide children with a higher quality of life and good education. The school has more space now. The nearly completed school and house on the new property looks really impressive and well thought out. Vegetation is growing on the land and Father hopes to purchase a pump to irrigate the soil from a nearby creek. There are plans to harvest sugar cane as well.

The teachers and staff are very dedicated.... We really need to make sure they are consistently paid and at a rate commensurate with what other teachers there are making ($150 to $200 US/month).

Rest assured that our support is bearing much fruit. Thank you, @Habbil Lipesa Omukuba for hosting me. It was a real joy.”

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