Fr George Grima, from Malta, who supported some of SHM’s projects in Ethiopia, requested the Marys to take charge of the Holy Family Children’s Home in Nakuru. He also secured funding to build an orphanage. With an official invitation from Bishop Peter Kairo, Catholic Diocese of Nakuru, the centre was started in August 2008.

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The home takes care of orphan and abandoned children, and they range in age from one day old to 17 years. In addition to managing the home, the sisters provide educational support for children in the villages nearby, healthcare for the poor, promote livelihood projects, and organise eco-socio development activities for the people. Adoption is undertaken within the country through the government adoption agency. This centre is also the initial formation house for candidates who wish to join SHM.

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POSTAL ADDRESS

Ann Maria, Helpers of Mary, P.O. Box 18143, Nakuru 20100, Kenya, East Africa