Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Kenya crisis leading to rise in number of orphans

CHRISTIAN TODAY
Posted: Monday, February 4, 2008, 10:01 (GMT)

The current violence in Kenya is responsible for a growing generation of orphans, according to Christian charity World Emergency Relief (WER).

The international development agency works closely with Hope Community Centre orphanage near Naivasha, one of the epicentres of violence. The orphanage has taken in more than 40 children in the last few days and is working to help safeguard many more who, due to the violence, have no family members to care for them.

The 40 children already taken in by the orphanage are being looked after by staff and counsellors, and WER has launched an emergency appeal to raise funds to help pay for their food and care.

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