MY STORY

The children's stories below are a small representation of the 2,010 children that MCF currently cares for.  Each child has a unique story and they're not done writing it.  Each child also has incredible potential and all they need is the the opportunity.  With your help, MCF can offer a child a specialized rehabilitation program that will help them realize their potential.  

If you are interested in sponsoring a child at MCF and helping them through their journey from rescue to rehabilitation and graduation, please contact us at: sponsorship@mcfcf.ca. 

Ali Anne Charity Julius

Monica Ndunge Paul

Ali

Ali was a destitute child from a poor family. Both parents are alive but they had no steady income to meet the basic needs of their three children. Ali’s mother is a housewife and his father picks up work as a casual driver in the matatu industry (taxi). His job is not promising as it doesn’t provide a regular income. To compound their struggles, the father is an alcoholic. This exposes his family to hardship and many days they go without food. They were surviving on almost no basic needs, a situation that became more desperate as days went by. Ali had to drop out of school in grade three and when hope of returning to school was lost, he started hanging out in the slums. He was in danger of becoming a street boy and exposed to social ills and dangers of the street. Ali was rescued and admitted to MCF Vipingo where his basis needs are being met. Ali is back in school and after being exposed to the compassion extended to him and his family, he has shown interest in Christianity. Ali’s family practiced a different religion but his mother has no objections if her son chooses to follow another faith. He is at the top of his class and works hard – Ali will go far if given the support to achieve his dreams.  return to top

Anne Rescued in 2003

Anne comes from a large family of ten. Anne’s mother passed away, and her father was unable to meet the basic needs of his children. The family lived in a polythene thatched house. Anne and her siblings had no choice but to beg for food on the streets of Kitale. The children dropped out of school and Anne's oldest sister got married because of the family situation. This went on until Anne was rescued from the streets in 2003. Anne hadn't attended school before entering the rehabilitation process at MCF. Anne is currently in grade six in Ndalani and doing well. As you can see from her photo, this incredible girl has a zest for life! return to top

Charity Mueni

Charity’s family line was filled with misery long before she was born. Charity was born to a teenage mom. When Charity’s mom became pregnant her parents sent her away for bringing disgrace to the family. Charity’s mom went to live with an Aunt but the young mom and her child suffered such hardship the father took pity on his teenage daughter and she was permitted to move home for a short time before being sent away again. Charity’s mom had no where to turn for support or protection. Charity’s “father” had deserted her and was no where to be found. Charity’s mom abandoned her baby because she blamed the baby for her misery. Charity was rescued and received medical treatment as she was emaciated. This was the first of two attempts on her life. MCF reached out to Charity’s mom but to no avail. The courts awarded MCF temporary custody of this precious girl and Charity is now the apple of many an eye at MCF.  return to top

Julius Otieno Adika

Julius is an orphan from a polygamous family. The father died in 2004 leaving behind two wives and nine children. Julius is the second born to the second wife. When Julius father died, the first wife chased them away from the matrimonial home. The boy cannot remember exactly what transpired, what he only knows is that the mother abandoned him in Juvenile remand home and went to an unknown destination. The manager of the Juvenile home approached MCF for his rescue, protection and care. The court committal orders were processed and Julius was welcomed to a new family. Prior to MCF, he faced lack of food, parental love and care, clothing, shelter and the biggest obstacle of all - loss of hope. Julius is now in Grade 5 – a smart little boy with above average performance.   return to top

Monica Mwikali

Monica is the second born in a family with four children. The family experienced hardships when her parents separated. Her mother left with the youngest child, while the three oldest children remained with their father who struggled to provide their basic needs – food, clothing, shelter and education. Monica and her two brothers were rescued and are grateful that they have everything they need at MCF. Monica is a bright grade 6 student with a brilliant future ahead of her.   To sponsor a girl like Monica, email sponsorship@mcfcf.ca   return to top

Jeniffer Ndunge Mukwata

Ndunge (Jeniffer) has two brothers and two sisters. Her parents were very poor and lived in a semi-arid area making it next to impossible to provide food for their family or break out of the cycle of poverty. The parents took on any casual labour available to provide for their family but many times when the family had no food to eat. The children suffered from severe malnutrition. Her parents approached MCF for assistance and were employed at MCF and the children were admitted for care and protection. At the time of rescue, she was in very poor health and required special medical attention. Once Jennifer  recovered, she had her first opportunity to attend school. She is very happy at Ndalani and her light shines so brightly that there is little evidence of her previous hardships.    To sponsor a beautiful girl like Ndunge,  email sponsorship@mcfcf.ca return to top

Paul Mwendwa Rescued in 2005

Paul’s father died on 21st March, 2000, after a long struggle with HIV/AIDS complications. Paul’s father was the sole provider for the family; so in addition to the emotional loss, it was a huge blow in terms of family stability. Paul's mother casually took whatever was available to provide food for her children. Paul had to drop out of school when his mother became sick - there was no money for school fees or books. His mother’s health declined, and, with no money for doctors or medication to keep her illness at bay, she died in 2004 leaving the children alone. As is often the case, Paul's relatives avoided the children as the parents had died of HIV/AIDS. They feared taking the orphans into their families. They were rescued in January 2005 after a concerned neighbor referred their case to MCF. When they joined the Family at MCF, Paul and his siblings were enrolled in school and Paul is now in grade six at MCF Ndalani. Here Paul proudly displays his garden where his corn has just sprouted!  To sponsor a boy like Paul, email sponsorships@mcfcf.ca return to top   Lillian Alimlim Lillian has very little memory of her pre-MCF childhood.   Neighbours, who watched Lillian waste away said her deceased parents  left nothing for Lillian to live on.  One of the members of the community took Lillian into the streets, soliciting public sympathy.  Understand, people from Lillian's community could not even feed their own children. Lillian’s health could not stand the drastic changes between the cold and hot weather and she became very sick.  She became a  liability to the neighbour, who could not engage in her trade as a commercial sex worker.   Lillian was left alone in her hut with no care.   With no one to feed her much less pay her medical bills, Lillian was basically left to die.  During Charles annual mission to the  Kipsongo slum, he was asked to pray for a sick child.   When he learned  Lillian’s parents had died,  Mulli took the her to the Eldoret hospital.     The doctor felt if  not for MCF’s intervention, the girl would not have made it through the night. She was bony, emaciated and had lost much of her body fluid.  She was suffering from malaria, pneumonia and extreme malnutrition.  At the time of her rescue, those on the team estimated her age to be about three. In reality she was eight.  Lillian was hospitalized for months of treatment and rehabilitation and eventually released to MCF.   The suffering and neglect  suffered at an early age have hampered her development and she faces academic challenges, however, she is doing very well and currently in grade four.