What started as an interest when I was living in Mombasa has now extended over 10 years and survived my moves to Giggleswick School in England, The International School of Dhaka in Bangladesh and now to the top end of Africa. I'm currently working with the Al Akhawayn University and School in Ifrane, Morocco, but it's still great to hear how Didi and the girls at the orphange and beyond are getting on through their newsletters.
The young Ananda Marga students that I left behind in Kenya in 2003 have now of course become the adults, university graduates and even parents that I hear about today, and it is good to follow their progress and that of the newer students.
Giggleswick School continues to support the orphanage, both financially and by their continued contact and interest. Much of this is thanks to Geoffrey Boult, in his last year as Headmaster, and Sam Griffiths the Housemaster of Paley House ... and of course all the staff, pupils and friends of Giggleswick who continue to show an interest in what goes on in this small orphanage, and growing school, far away in Kenya.
My own friends and family have, over the years, also taken on responsibility for individual students at the orphanage; including visits, email contact and financial support for schooling and life beyond.
Currently, there are two girls in university, one completing college, seven in secondary schools, and eight in primary school. Two girls wish to join the secondary school in January 2014 —Egglah and Christine; and two more in 2015, Marita and Mercy.
Bill Bartlett (blogger).
The young Ananda Marga students that I left behind in Kenya in 2003 have now of course become the adults, university graduates and even parents that I hear about today, and it is good to follow their progress and that of the newer students.
Giggleswick School continues to support the orphanage, both financially and by their continued contact and interest. Much of this is thanks to Geoffrey Boult, in his last year as Headmaster, and Sam Griffiths the Housemaster of Paley House ... and of course all the staff, pupils and friends of Giggleswick who continue to show an interest in what goes on in this small orphanage, and growing school, far away in Kenya.
My own friends and family have, over the years, also taken on responsibility for individual students at the orphanage; including visits, email contact and financial support for schooling and life beyond.
Currently, there are two girls in university, one completing college, seven in secondary schools, and eight in primary school. Two girls wish to join the secondary school in January 2014 —Egglah and Christine; and two more in 2015, Marita and Mercy.
The orphanage plans to take in more orphans by the end of 2013. They also aim to assist more destitute families whose children attend the Kiembeni and Huruma schools in the area.
If you wish to volunteer at the orphanage, visit for the day, or just give some financial support to one of the girls, then please contact: Didi A. Giitika. Her email is agiitika@yahoo.com and Mob:+254 734 671992
