Day 2: Home Visit in Slum Area

After the clinic, we walked through the rain-drenched streets of the slum to visit Henry at his house. Henry is suffering from HIV, however, he is gaining strength. The ministry with which we are affiliated, Life In Abundance, leads visits periodically to members of its many church partners. Henry is now receiving treatment. And yes, we are standing inside his house in the picture below.

This "walkway" between homes in the slum also doubles as the sewer.

Henry asked if we would clean his dishes.

Day 2: Glory Victory Centre for HIV/AIDS Tests

Brings a whole new meaning to that famous American term, "The Working Poor".




Here are a few views of the surroundings in the slum area from our makeshift clinic (sorry about the degree to which a couple of these almost look artsy fartsy!)

Confidentiality is key: This board explains the test results so that those who were tested could keep their status to themselves.


Angie & Ivy getting ready to begin testing the willing.

We set up a testing clinic in a room above this particular church's sanctuary. The turnout was better than expected from our hosts' perspective. HIV/AIDS has quite a stigma attached to it in Africa, and that stigma even translates over into the decision to get tested. Most people would rather not know their status for fear that the community may treat them poorly.

Day 2: Jangwani Mathare

The school kids love having their pictures taken!



Ivy giving the children some well-deserved candy.

Dr. Florence performing basic medical check-ups on school children.






Angie working with school children at Jangwani Mathare (Believers Centre) in a slum district in Nairobi.

Our first day of actual work was Monday. We visited a slum in Nairobi. It was truly unlike anything I've ever seen, and unfortunately, I could get very few pictures that show how impoverished this area truly is. Clearly, we are very fortunate to live in America from a financial perspective. On the other hand, I envy the Kenyan people for their reliance on God. Their collective faith is a necessary part of their daily lives, while a lot of times, I treat my faith as an issue of convenience.

1st Day: Giraffe Center near Nairobi

The first day we arrived, our hosts took us to a giraffe center just outside of Nairobi. The giraffes would eat directly out of your hand. They're a trip.