An Introduction
Hi, meet Francis Githaigah. He has six children, 2 sons, 4 daughters ranging from 3 years old to 22. He and his wife live in Limuru, Kenya. Francis has been working at Care of Creation Kenya since 2003. His formal title here at Care of Creation Kenya is Programs Manager. His duties include:
- Develop schedules
- Plan for the year
- Write proposals
- Interact with other organizations
- Develop parternships
- Know plant species so that he may educate others
- Interact with people from all sorts of different walks of life
- Raise interest in Care of Creation Kenya for conferences, workshops, etc.
- Work on the program
- Assessment of needs for a community
- And the list really does go on and on
His interests are to see the eradication of hunger and poverty. During his childhood day's the country side was very rich. He reminces about looking out his window and seeing wildlife like leopoards, swimming in the local river and playing in the idgenious forests. Today so much of this is gone or does not exist in this area anymore. He grieves over how the land is becoming weaker and weaker. Productivity is going down. This has serious reprocussions on his family that live in his home village. In fact as a result he shares his salary with his family.
His position with Care of Creation Kenya say's Francis is not about a job but a calling. Previously he worked for 13 yrs as a Chemist in the research and development division for the Bata shoe company. After that he began his own family business. Today his passion is to bring a Biblical environmental response a nation in povery and hunger.
He would like all those who read this blog to know and believe that the environment is an issue that is not only for activists, but for everyone! That includes you! Whether you work in an office or are a farmer, you must concern yourselves with environmental issues. It effects everyone. "Please give your support where ever you can to the environment. Support those in Africa. Channel your resources into environmental issues to solve issues of world poverty and hunger!"
Francis is my link to Kenya. He strongly supports me in my work. Both translating for me and making numerous phone calls that i would not be as able to make. He is my guide in down town Nairobi. He is also a wealth of knowledge that i am so blessed to tap into. He know's the culture, the people and the country. His words ring of truth and serve as the greater voice for his people. In his words, "Be blessed."
(look for a picture in coming days)
- Develop schedules
- Plan for the year
- Write proposals
- Interact with other organizations
- Develop parternships
- Know plant species so that he may educate others
- Interact with people from all sorts of different walks of life
- Raise interest in Care of Creation Kenya for conferences, workshops, etc.
- Work on the program
- Assessment of needs for a community
- And the list really does go on and on
His interests are to see the eradication of hunger and poverty. During his childhood day's the country side was very rich. He reminces about looking out his window and seeing wildlife like leopoards, swimming in the local river and playing in the idgenious forests. Today so much of this is gone or does not exist in this area anymore. He grieves over how the land is becoming weaker and weaker. Productivity is going down. This has serious reprocussions on his family that live in his home village. In fact as a result he shares his salary with his family.
His position with Care of Creation Kenya say's Francis is not about a job but a calling. Previously he worked for 13 yrs as a Chemist in the research and development division for the Bata shoe company. After that he began his own family business. Today his passion is to bring a Biblical environmental response a nation in povery and hunger.
He would like all those who read this blog to know and believe that the environment is an issue that is not only for activists, but for everyone! That includes you! Whether you work in an office or are a farmer, you must concern yourselves with environmental issues. It effects everyone. "Please give your support where ever you can to the environment. Support those in Africa. Channel your resources into environmental issues to solve issues of world poverty and hunger!"
Francis is my link to Kenya. He strongly supports me in my work. Both translating for me and making numerous phone calls that i would not be as able to make. He is my guide in down town Nairobi. He is also a wealth of knowledge that i am so blessed to tap into. He know's the culture, the people and the country. His words ring of truth and serve as the greater voice for his people. In his words, "Be blessed."
(look for a picture in coming days)
posted by Sarah at 2:50 PM
5 Comments:
Hey Sarah!
It's the first time I have read your blog since you sent me the link. I'm glad I did. I had a smile on my face the whole time. You're such a beautiful little soul! I'm glad you're learning new and valuable things about the natural world and the people that live on it!!! You're a super bright light!
As for the garden. It's about a month away from completion. I think Joan and Karen miss you! Hopefully, you guys are still in touch. I'll send you pics of the garden when it's done! Take care and lots of love sent your way!!!
Jacqui (from DRS)
Great blog sarah, Francis sounds like an awesome contact and a good mentor for you in Kenya. Its important to have these types of people around you when you do your work to encourage you and guide you to be the most effective influence that you can be.
PS hopefully we can skype sometime soon!
Jacqui!!
Oh how could i ever forget you! It will forever be a summer to remember and think sweetly upon. I don't know your e-mail address! Please drop me a line! asarah9@hotmail.com
P.S please say hi to Joan and Karen. I think about them often as i admire the many different plant life here!
Sarah.
The work you are doing is getting more and more interesting. I can't imagine the amazing people you are meeting and getting to talk to.
So glad to read about your daily life there.
Hi Sarah from Mark and Jane. First time on your site. Am printing your blogs so we can read at leasure and share with others. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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