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Kenya Project
Roses and Rosemary works with an orpahnage center in Eldoret, Kenya, East-Africa. The center was established in January 2002 by Pastor Isaack Ochola, and is located in the Langas slum estate within Eldoret Town.
They have already identified 30 orphans--most of whom are complete orphans who have lost both parents--and do not even have a single close, responsible relative to take care of them. Some were just about to find their way onto the streets and become street children (see pictures below).
Kenya |
Location |
Eastern Africa: bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania |
Population |
34,707,817 |
Adult prevalence rate HIV/AIDS |
6.7% |
People living with HIV/AIDS |
1.3 million |
Children living with HIV AIDS
(0-14 years) |
150,000 |
HIV/AIDS – deaths per year |
150,000 |
Unemployment rate |
40% |
Population below poverty line |
50% |
Public debt |
50.2% of GDP |
Birth rate |
39.72 births/1,000 population |
Age structure |
0-14 years: 42.6%
15-64 years: 55.1%
65 years and over: 2.3% |
Median age |
18.2 years |
Reference : CIA World Fact Book UNAIDS 2006 Global Report
In East Africa, HIV prevalence has either decreased or remained stable in past years. In
Kenya, 1.3 million people were living with HIV in 2005. However, surveys have shown
that condom use has been rising, women have been delaying their sexual debut, and
people have been reducing their number of sexual partners. As a result, national HIV
prevalence fell from 10% in the late 1990’s to around 6% in 2005 (increased mortality
and saturation of infection among people most at risk are also factors in the decline).
Roses and Rosemary is providing funds that are used by the center to support the follwing three children. If you would like to contribute, click here.
Mary Mbuya
(6 years old)
Frankline Ochiengv
Edward Odhiambo
(4 years old)
To request addtional information about this project, please contact us by clicking here.
Some photos taken of the Langas slum estate in Eldoret Town where the above Orphans are located:
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