Kakuma Girls School-Kenya

In January 1984, Sister Camillus from the Convent of Mercy, went as a Missionary Sister to the Turkana Desert in North West Kenya not far from the Sudanese border, to open a Primary School for girls.

Nomadic people roam the desert area in search of food for themselves and their goats and camels. Apart from a small loincloth, the children came to school naked, but with help from Sister’s Institute and friends, she was able to clothe and feed them.

Because of the facilities offered at the school, the girls settled with their mothers and in three years Sister had four hundred and fifty pupils clamouring for education.

When on home leave, it was suggested to Sister that she ask Monsignor Creede to speak at all masses one weekend. The result was that a number of Parishioners began to donate £5 or £10 on a monthly basis. Apart from a few donors who have died since 1988, the account at Barclays Bank, Wanstead Branch still remains healthy and money is sent regularly to the Bishop of Lodwai (a Kiltegan Priest) for the upkeep of Kakuma Girls School.

New donors however would be most welcome. For more information please contact Sister Camillus at the Convent of Mercy. Tel: 8989 3142