I ha ve been following all you do from the Netherlands. It is so important for people to live in a clean and healthy environment. I have witnessed life in Kaoyle at many different visits over the years and it is so good to see what this group of enthousiastic people are doing. Keep up the great work. You are accomplishing so much. Thank you for making Kayole a better place to live.
One of the first things you notice about Kayole Mtaa Safi is that a lot of their work is 'behind the scenes.' The cleanups, plant nursery and other initiatives are only a small part. Locals kids come here to fix their bikes or borrow a ball. Adults get help with paperwork and official matters, and local youth are dropping by to borrow shovels, carts or other things needed for their daily "hustle," or to get some valuable technical advice. The feeling is busy but friendly.
When Mannu asked me to write a short review, I felt bad that I had not written one already. These outstanding kids deserve all the encouragement they can get.
In my time with them I witnessed first hand the amazing transformation that comes from just having a simple goal and working towards it - something most of us take for granted. A little bit of vision and encouragement causes these young people to step out of themselves and try to better their environment. In the process they better themselves.
Side-by-side with these youths we brightened local public spaces, planted trees, and then retired to HQ where talked at length about issues pressing the young people of Kayole. The volunteers are all very caring and there are some capable mentors among them. If you are in Nairobi, give them a call. You will see a side of this beautiful country not many "Wazungu" ever see - a whole different kind of awesome.
These young guys are amazing. They use the power of honest labor and teamwork to transform not only their environment, but the young people involved. The youths at Kayole Mtaa Safi are polite, industrious, punctual and responsible - not what you expect at all, considering their surroundings. I do not regret for one moment the resources I donated to this cause.