Description of neighborhood
Havillah is located in Kasarani Mwiki about 1.5km from the main road. It is located among other residential buildings, shops and churches. We technically have other people living on either side of our fences. All the schools attended by the children are also conveniently walking distance from the home saving in bus fare costs. The local market is stocked with dry foodstuff and vegetables and again we this too is walking distance. The children around us are friendly and are likely to be found playing with the kids from the home.
The Founders/Director
The founder is Sophia, and her assistant, who is not the director, Grace. Both Sophia and Grace found themselves feeding children from the community, and decided to take a bigger step to help provide food and education for the children to help them have a brighter future.
The Current Centre
2 bedrooms for boys, 6 bedrooms for girls, and 2 bedrooms for infants and young children. Facilities also have a cooking and dining area and an unfinished, rented premise for the preschool children.
Source of their Funding
They are mainly supported by well wishers and occasionally, from local churches and shops. The government provides food and cash only once a year which only lasts three months.
Areas of Endeavor
They have a preschool for education, food and shelter for the children, and an infant care program.
Present Challenges
They need funds for wages for the workers, clean water, funds to pay the electricity bill and funds to pay for school fees and tertiary colleges.