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Kenyan AIDS Orphans
The Obara Family
Since 2005, Runnymede United Church has been connected with the Obara family in Nairobi, Kenya. Leonora and Andrew Obara have fifteen (!) children of whom 5 were born to them and they adopted 10 more whose parents died of AIDS. In Kenya, school is not free. The focus of Kenya AIDS Orphans Outreach has been to educate all 15 children. Fourteen of the children are now all educated and working in their fields and contributing to their communities. And the youngest is set to graduate in September 2025. Congratulations to everyone!
Here is an update on the Obara family!
Obara Family - Winter 2025 Update
Obara Family - Spring 2024 Update
Obara Family - Fall 2023 Update
Support and Education
Our many connections with the Obaras, including their visits to our church, have enhanced our faith as we witness their faith. We see the benefits of vulnerable children, adopted through faith, being raised in a loving family. They enthusiastically use the educational opportunities we provide. Our donations have made a measurable difference!
Connections and Success
Through this connection, we give and gain in understanding the benefits of living in both Canada and Kenya. We learn more about poverty, African issues and the value of families and education as well as expressing gratitude and joy through God’s love.
Village of Love
We’ve also participated, with Leonora and Andrew, in their development of a separate program to care for children orphaned by AIDS in a slum in Nairobi. Please see www.villageoflovecanada.org.