Jambo from Kenya! Greeting from Kenya!
This year, we are celebrating 15 years of supporting the orphanage in Kampi Ya Moto, Kenya. Through our CSR work, we have designed and printed the orphanage’s annual calendar and all marketing materials – completely free of charge – every year. Every penny from the calendar sales goes directly to the orphanage, supporting its operations and future.
To honour and genuinely understand the significance of our contribution, we recently travelled to Kenya and visited Kampi Ya Moto. It was an incredible experience to meet the children, reconnect with Jacinta, the founder, and meet the dedicated staff, including kitchen staff, teachers and children’s nurses. Jacinta, who grew up in the same place and inherited the property from her mother, Phyllis, has transformed her childhood home into a sanctuary for children needing safety and care.
During our visit, we had the opportunity to participate in the children’s daily routines and experience how the organization operates, from school lessons to self-sufficiency. The orphanage grows its own crops and keeps various animals—cows, pigs, chickens, and goats—that it cares for lovingly. They also have access to clean water from their own wells, which is invaluable. There is a school on-site for the younger children, while older children receive sponsored education outside the orphanage.
The children living at Kampi Ya Moto range from 0 to 18 years old and come there for many different reasons. We are incredibly proud and happy to contribute to a safe and loving upbringing for these children, giving them hope and opportunities for the future.
Meeting all the children, playing, having fun, and enjoying Swedish sweets together was fantastic! Thanks to Jabadabado for the beautiful toys we brought from Sweden as a gift to the children. The colourful toys were warmly received and appreciated!
ABOUT PHYLLIS MEMORIAL CHILDREN’S HOME
The Phyllis Memorial Children’s home is based in Kenya, in the village of Kampi Ya Moto, which is Swahili for “The village in the Sun”. They care for 60 orphan children, in ages ranging from pre-school up to high school, with different backgrounds. Some have been living on the streets, others with relatives, but all of them have had a very tough start in life. As well as providing a loving home, Phyllis Memorial also provides education for both its own pupils and children from the local villages.
For more information about Kampi ya Motos Barn and how you can support Phyllis Memorial Children’s Home and Academy, visit kampiyamotosbarn.se.
We are happy to make a difference – From Malmö to Kenya!
