By Pippa Wilkinson | Volunteer
Yesterday was the first day of April school holidays in Kenya. For many children all over the world school holidays are eagerly awaited and kids enjoy some time out of the classroom. For children in Kibera, it often means a couple of weeks going hungry. During the term time, children receive school lunches that are subsidised by the government. The only fee is to cover the salary of the school cooks. Many parents in Kibera can't afford even this small fee and so Turning Point helps to pay the cost. This helps our kids concentrate in class and prevents them from turning to the streets to look for food.
During the holidays, however, our kids don't get those school lunches. Instead, we host a holiday club where kids come each day for games and activities as well as receiving a nutritious lunch. They go home having laughed, having had fun and with a full stomach.
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