During our most recent trip to Kenya, one of the most disturbing sights to see has been the drought conditions; not only at the Children's home, but the entire region. Just driving through the area, we saw barren fields everywhere. The farm animals grazing on what little greenery they can find, show serious malnutrition. The water ponds staged throughout the region are either dry or nearly dry.
As the drought continues through the Rift Valley, the home has been experiencing tremendous challenges.
Food costs are up well beyond anything we were prepared for. The grain market is in turmoil throughout the country and much of Africa. The drought, combined with the war in Ukraine have crippled grain supplies. Corn, rice and beans prices are going up exponentially. With the lack of water, we have not been able to grow our own vegetables or produce any substantial milk from our cows (as they need every drop of water they can get to maintain living). Their grazing field is bare dirt and the staff has been forced to chop trees down to provide the much needed nutrition for them. We are in need of funds to cover the financial shortfalls caused by the drought.
GIVE TOWARD DROUGHT RELIEF
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We are currently looking at digging another well on the property to provide additional fresh water to the facility. Our current well, dug at 100 meters in 2011, is not enough to support the facility. The water table is at record lows because of the ongoing drought. The new well will be dug at 160’ meters, deep enough to produce water through future droughts. We will have a location selected and begin the permitting process in April. If all goes well, we’ll have the well dug by the end June. We are looking to raise $25,000 to cover the cost of our new water supply.
GIVE TO THE FARLEY WELL FUND
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