We received 1 pastor's letter while corresponding with Seline. Her birthday is August 2. Seline lives with her father and stepmother, who are farmers.
Project Info and Activities:
Seline attends KE-808 in South Uyoma Lieta, Kisumu
* Home to approximately 500,000 residents
* The primary ethnic group is Luo
* Most commonly spoken language is Dhu Luo
* Most common work is work is farming, but the majority are unemployed
* Average earning is $5 a month
* Regional Diet: maize, fish & vegetables
* Common Health Problems: malnutrition, diarrhea, septic wounds, bilharzias (parasitic disease), HIV/AIDS
* Typical Houses: dirt floors, mud walls, thatched roofs
Center activities: Bible teaching, medical exams, health and hygiene instruction, recreational activities, field trips, educational classes, counseling, leadership training, and educational seminars for the parents or guardians.
Miscellaneous Info:
* Favorites: group games, soccer/football, science
Seline is still a Compassion child, but her sponsor decided to begin writing, so we had to say goodbye. Although it is always hard to say goodbye, it is encouraging when a sponsor wants to connect with his or her child!
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