30 Aug Every Child Matters

In Kenya, children with disabilities often have no access to treatment or education—many are confined to their homes, with no help, no hope. When a corps officer in the Bunyore Division, Kenya West Territory, learned of one such child, he approached the family to tell them about The Salvation Army’s Emuhondo Special School, which provides education, vocational training, physical therapy and extra-curricular activities for children and youth with disabilities. Today, the child is flourishing at the school, and has a bright future.

The Salvation Army operates in over 130 countries worldwide.  They offer programs that reach beyond homeless shelters and feeding programs.  This school is one example of how when there’s a need, The Salvation Army is there to provide support for families that would otherwise have little to no options.

Click the link to read more:  https://salvationist.ca/articles/every-child-matters-kenya/