Earlier this year, Pamoja received several reports from Kenya about food shortages.  As ever, it is the poorest who suffer most when there are shortages - prices go up and they cannot afford to buy even the basics they need.  Pamoja asked its supporters if they could give money so basic food could be bought locally and distributed through our trusted partners.  Many of you responded - thank you! 

 We have recently received a report from the pastor of AEPC Kawangware Church showing how the food was distributed earlier this month.  We have posted some photos from the food distribution on our website. Here are some extracts from the pastor's report.

"We thank you so much for the gift of food you provided to AEPC Kawangware on behalf of the whole church of AEPC Kawangware and the community we give our regards and appreciations to all of you who participated in this life saving event to provide some food to our community especially during these most needed times. Many of our citizens are suffering so much and dying of hunger in most parts of the country.

"All the members sent their appreciations to you all and they are tirelessly praying for you all that your ways may prosper. They are also praying for the group that will be coming to Kenya very soon.

"To members of the community, we identified some families who were desperately in need but what we had could not reach to all the needy families but we promised them that in case we are blessed again, we will be able to reach them.

 "We as AEPC KAWANGWARE CHURCH want to thank every one in the UK who contributed towards this food and we are tirelessly praying for them!!!"

Pamoja = partnership!  We are glad to have been able to help  some people in this way - and it is always good to know that what has been contributed here really does reach the people who need it.  But the report also reminds us that the partnership works both ways - our Kenyan friends are praying for us!