I did say in my December newsletter last year, that it would be my last for Kanyawegi - but bad penny - or what! You have to suffer more from me. I was encouraged to write this letter now, as there are some sponsors who are unaware of the changes taking place - so a shorter letter than normal.
I hope that most of you received the letter from the Uhuru chairman, explaining that as from the 1st of August, Kanyawegi and Uhuru will again be run as two completely separate organizations. Uhuru will be taking their children to another area and house, while Kanyawegi will reorganize itself as explained below.
The basic plan is as follows; a business board is being formed in Kenya - this will include a businessman, a doctor, a banker, a lawyer and the area director of a British institution in Kisumu, together with our home manager, and the administrator. There will also be a management committee to oversee the day-to-day running of the home. This will consist of the home manager, an administrator, and an assistant head teacher, and hopefully one other. All these positions are voluntary, except those who are employed to work at the home (home manager and administrator).
The UK committee will be taking a very active interest in the homes activities. We will monitor the finances on a weekly basis, and give the children, staff, committee, and board in Kenya a direct route of communication.
The new board and committee in Kenya, and the UK committee, are looking at changes that need to be made to our constitution, both in Kenya and the UK to ensure the best protection for the children and for the future of the home
I will be traveling to Kenya in July to oversee the transfer back to Kanyawegi as a separate organization, and then to report back to the committee in England.
Since my last letter, I have visited Kenya twice - once in February, and once in April. During this time I had meetings with the FOOD 2 LEARN committee, some Uhuru members, the children's department, and Kanyawegi staff - as well as the joy of seeing all the children on both projects. I think it is important that I point out to those who are not aware, none of my personal or travel expenses come from any donations given to Kanyawegi or FOOD 2 LEARN - they are entirely from my private means.

Kanyawegi CHILDREN
As the children from Uhuru, and the children from Kanyawegi are at present all together, we will have to wait until the homes are separated again to establish our exact numbers.
Edris is going well with his education at medical college; Paul will shortly be leaving after completing his motor mechanic course. Kevin has now finished his training as a carpenter, and is just waiting for us to help him set up on his own and purchase the tools he needs. Margaret will finish her secretarial course in July, and will look to us to give her a start in independent life. Agnes has completed her secondary school education, and is being counseled as to the best course for her - probably teaching or nursing.
Both Rasto and Helen are enjoying the first year boarding at secondary school. Eric is enjoying his first year at St Marks secondary school.
The school year in Kenya starts at the beginning of January - so all the children have now settled in their new classes.

Kanyawegi UK COMMITTEE
Pete Skinner
Simon Wilkie
Doreen Moxham (sponsor coordinator)
Sarah Moxham
And I will continue with the newsletters

Email kanyawegiuk@hotmail.com
The trustees have applied for charitable status; we will give more information when it happens.

STAFF
I am hopeful that all the original Kanyawegi staff will stay - although I have given them my blessing if they wish to leave and join Terry at his new home. When I return from Kenya I will be able to give a more accurate assessment.

FINANCE
With all these changes, there will obviously be a strain on money, but the UK committee is confident that somehow we will complete everything that needs to be done. God has not let us down so far, and I don't believe He will now.

FOOD 2 LEARN
A very big thank you to everyone involved with this new project. It has moved so fast I find it difficult to keep up with God. At the time of writing this newsletter, we have 33 children on the project, and we are actively looking to add another 10 as soon as we can. There has been another interesting development, we are now trying a new system to feed the children by arranging the cooking ourselves - or rather the Kenya committee is. We have decided to try this for a one-term period, and assess the viability at the end of July. This system will only be in place at Kotetni School, where we have 25 children on the project.
The Kenya committee has recommended some adjustments, which has improved the way we are assisting these children. We now provide two school shirts for all the boys, shoe polish, and soap for the children to wash their uniform. It was also the committee's suggestion that they cook the lunch themselves. I hope this new system works well, as the feedback from the children is wonderful.
It is interesting that some children that are approached do not want to go to school; I hope to discover the reasons during my next visit to ascertain if we should make any changes to our program to accommodate these children as well.
FOOD 2 LEARN now has it's own bank account, both in the UK and Kenya. We also now have a UK committee.
Jean-Phillip Petit is the Chairman, Shena Lester the Director, Richard Shepherd the Treasurer, and myself as the sponsor coordinator and secretary.
FOOD 2 LEARN is on the web - our address is www.food2learn.com the email address is food2learn@hotmail.com Although we are now on the web, we don't yet have all the information there that you might want - so if you would like a brochure, a list of children, photo's, or a copy of the finances, please contact me on the above address - or my personal address jimdawehome@hotmail.com or contact any member of the UK committee.

NEEDS
As usual, we have an insatiable need for mobile phones. This is for replacing staff phones, tuition, for repair and also to sell - raising funds to help more children. The need for T-shirts and boys shorts is unending - as all the clothes are washed by hand with a scrubbing brush and laundry soap.

SPIRITUAL NEEDS
Loads of prayer for protection, provision, wisdom and discernment.

BYE FROM Kanyawegi, FOOD 2 LEARN - AND ME.