By Obora, Dalmas Odedo | WOW Supervisor
Today marks the day when the last of our WOW 5 members moves into their own house. Joan and Sarah (not their real names) today were happy to finally be away from the streets and in their own house. Joan has a 4 month old daughter, Achieng and Sarah is due to give birth next month. For the past few weeks both girls have stayed at the emergency accommodation which we have at Edwina Gateley House. Their new house is just a ten minute walk away from Edwina Gateley House.
As we continue to raise funds for the project each house has doubled up with the young people sharing for now. Likewise in relation to furnishing we hope to give more items as further funds are raised.
For the past month we had the pleasure of a volunteer from Ireland, Ursula, spending time with us at WOW. From Day 1 she fitted right in with the staff and the "Wowsers". Among many other things during the month Ursula taught practically the whole WOW 5 group how to play chess. Last night we had her farewell with a barbeque and an outside move showing the "Queen of Katwe" which was greatly enjoyed. Thanks Ursula!
So on behalf of the WOW members thanks to everyone who has supported this project.
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