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Column: This jewellery could help save a woman from sexual violence
Fair-trade moccasins, jewellery support Sudbury native's Kenyan children's home and women's programs
May 9, 2017 2:28 PM
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This is Faith. You helped save her life
Jacqueline Villeneuve updates us on four-year-old Faith. For a year, Zawadi la Tumaini struggled to get her the surgery she needs. Today, Dec. 6, she’s receiving it
Dec 6, 2016 7:00 PM
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This is Faith: She and her new family need your help
There is nothing greater than a parent’s love for their child. As a parent, you will do anything to support your child. You are there through the good times and the bad. Through sickness and in health.
Dec 21, 2015 5:44 PM
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Column: We're trying to build dreams for Kenya's orphans
People often ask me what continues to motivate me to advocate for the orphaned children of Kenya. In early August, I was reminded how lucky the children at Zawadi la Tumaini Children’s Home are to have our home — and each other.
Dec 28, 2014 4:56 PM
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Big changes for 2014 started with a big surprise
The holiday season was a time of joy and excitement in our home. The children were looking forward to their first Christmas in our home and it seemed all of the Zawadi la Tumaini staff were in the holiday spirit.
Feb 11, 2014 2:30 PM
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Wise words and a lesson in giving
“Our success relies on education. Without education we will not be able to provide for our families and escape this cycle of poverty.” These are the wise words of Dennis Otieno, a 17-year-old from Soweto Slum in Nairobi, Kenya.
Dec 18, 2013 5:24 PM
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Westgate Mall tragedy hits close to home
In times of tragedy, we often try to find words to express the emotions we are experiencing. And following the attacks that took place in Nairobi on Sept. 21, I have no words. The pain I feel for my city leaves me with a sinking feeling in my chest.
Oct 10, 2013 4:51 PM
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The angry boy with the thumbtacks
Mischievous, obnoxious, careless, aggressive – these were all words used to describe Steven by his previous teacher in Soweto before joining us at Zawadi la Tumaini.
Aug 8, 2013 7:18 PM
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Giving faith to Faith — why we do what we do
Faith came to us in a desperate time. She was lost and unloved. For so long, she had no one to care for her and watch over her. At eight years old, she had lost hope. Faith came from a broken home.
Apr 17, 2013 5:46 PM
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