Reviewing the situation

After every exam there is a review of results.
Mama and Uncle Ronnie meet with the children individually to discuss their performance and to compare it with previous results.
This helps each child to understand where they are doing well, exceeding expectations, or where they may need to work a bit harder.

Health call for under fives

A nationwide health initiative to improve the health of children under five has reached Happy House.

Visitors from the Ministry of Health implementing the programme to combat intestinal worms and to administer Vitamin A arrived to give the treatment to each child,

And even though they arrived at nap time, our little ones were ready to cooperate and there were more smiles than tears!

This project is a mass drug administration programme, providing de-worming treatments and Vitamin A supplements to children from 5 – 59 months of age.

Children in this age group are especially vulnerable to worm infections and Vitamin A deficiency, and national drug administration programmes that are run through schools do not cover them. This gap in treatment puts them at risk for worm infections and Vitamin A deficiency that can cause any of the following:blindness, stunted growth, malnutrition, anaemia, poor physical health or reduced mental acuity.

Maths challenge

A series of subject contests for our high school students kicked off with mathematics.
The aim of the challenge for forms two and three is to check on accuracy and the speed in which our students can tackle questions so that they will be well prepared for future examinations.
The young people are keen to do their best and we were delighted with the results.

Books bring joy

Our third year students now have copies of the set books for the literature in their secondary school year, the classic reads Blossoms of Savannah and The Doll’s House,

Teacher Madam Elizabeth said:Many thanks to our director, Mama Sue, for ensuring that we were able to get copies which will enable both teachers and students to cover the 

Appeal from Mama

Today we carry a repeat of mama's appeal which was first posted on Saturday. 

Sadly, the Justgiving link given was not working. Today it is. 

Our need is great, please give if you can. 

Extra and unexpected expenses are causing a cash crisis for Happy House and today, Mama Sue appeals to you, our friends and supporters, to help.

Lives transformed

Rebuilding and extending the outside kitchen,  TV breakdown, lots of kids needing new school shoes all at the same time and buying more computers has eaten into our reserves.
Mama Sue, who makes sure that every pound, euro or dollar is used to maximum effect is asking if you can help by staging a fundraising event, by suggesting an organisation that might make a grant, or by finding a friend to sponsor a child.

New kitchen being tiles

 She is working tirelessly to improve the lives of so many of  Kenya's vulnerable and previously forgotten children.
Thanks to her efforts they are having a childhood they can enjoy and look forward to the future without fear.
Empowered by the loving Happy House family and the education that we are providing, these youngsters will be able make something of their lives and break the cycle of poverty into which they were born.
Please help. 
For information on sponsorship or leaflets for fundraising contact: elizabethgomm@childrenofwatamu.net
To donate go to:
https://www.justgiving.com/childrenofwatamu/Donateor  https://www.paypal.me/ChildrenofWatamu

Our kitty. by Brian

Our new little kitten is the subject of today's blog written by Brian Isiaho.

"Our new cat is called Hayward. 

The first day she came she was very afraid of us. We gave her food and she started eating. Everybody was happy to see it. 

On Tuesday it is the day which was given the name, everybody agreed with the name which was given to the cat.

The cat was brought in to Happy House by our mama when it was found outside the gate. Everyone loves the cat.

She is healthy and happy.  Now she likes to play with us." 

Mama's Appeal

Lives transformed

Extra and unexpected expenses are causing a cash crisis for Happy House and today, Mama Sue appeals to you, our friends and supporters, to help.
Rebuilding and extending the outside kitchen,  TV breakdown, lots of kids needing new school shoes all at the same time and buying more computers has eaten into our reserves.
Mama Sue, who makes sure that every pound, euro or dollar is used to maximum effect is asking if you can help by staging a fundraising event, by suggesting an organisation that might make a grant, or by finding a friend to sponsor a child.

New kitchen being tiles

 She is working tirelessly to improve the lives of so many of  Kenya's vulnerable and previously forgotten children.

Thanks to her efforts they are having a childhood they can enjoy and look forward to the future without fear.
Empowered by the loving Happy House family and the education that we are providing, these youngsters will be able make something of their lives and break the cycle of poverty into which they were born.
Please help. 
For information on sponsorship or lefalets for fundraising contact: elizabethgomm@childrenofwatamu.net
To donate go to: https://www.justgiving.com/childrenofwatamu/Donate
 or  https://www.paypal.me/ChildrenofWatamu

Four birthdays

There were four birthdays to celebrate at Happy house this week.
And as always, each birthday child was greeted in song by all the family.
Janet, Jacinta, Husna and Elizabeth Ann also received their gifts much to the excitement of their friends.