On a visit to East Africa Mission Orphanage in September 2001, I was extremely impressed! The dedication and unity among the staff was wonderful. I critically examined the level of care and education the orphans were receiving, and it exceeded my expectations.
I saw the younger children who sleep in the Directors own bedroom. The happy children are living in an environment of love and care that only comes from dedication and full Christian commitment. The older children, who sleep in the dormitories, are bedded down each night with hugs and kisses from the directors and staff. To the delight of children and myself, I had this honor on the last night of my stay and it will be something not soon forgotten.
I saw the new location for the Orphanage and health work and believe it to be very suitable. It is essential for the expansion of this important work. They have outgrown the present location and it is a great opportunity that the Lord has opened up.
I urge all who read this appeal to help. Your help will go a long way and I have no doubt that it will result in souls in the Kingdom.
Michael O’Neill: Director, Misty Mountain Health Retreat.
I saw the younger children who sleep in the Directors own bedroom. The happy children are living in an environment of love and care that only comes from dedication and full Christian commitment. The older children, who sleep in the dormitories, are bedded down each night with hugs and kisses from the directors and staff. To the delight of children and myself, I had this honor on the last night of my stay and it will be something not soon forgotten.
I saw the new location for the Orphanage and health work and believe it to be very suitable. It is essential for the expansion of this important work. They have outgrown the present location and it is a great opportunity that the Lord has opened up.
I urge all who read this appeal to help. Your help will go a long way and I have no doubt that it will result in souls in the Kingdom.
Michael O’Neill: Director, Misty Mountain Health Retreat.
My name is Nicola and I have just spent two months as a volunteer at EAM Orphanage. I’m a 32 year old Australian and am a qualified Teacher and Psychologist. It has been the most rewarding life experience……. in fact life changing. I don’t know if I can put into words what the orphanage is achieving for the children…..but I will try.
Ralph, May and Danielle (daughter) Spinks spend everyday trying to improve the lives of the children living here. They are extremely passionate, inspiring people that have done so much to the lives of children and adults in Kenya.
Ralph, May and Danielle (daughter) Spinks spend everyday trying to improve the lives of the children living here. They are extremely passionate, inspiring people that have done so much to the lives of children and adults in Kenya.
While I have been at the orphanage I have been welcomed in as part of the family. I would like to sincerely thank Ralph, May and Danielle for this amazing opportunity. I have been involved in teaching art lessons, observing the teachers, sewing, cooking and being involved in the day to day running of the orphanage. So I feel that I can say with first hand experience that the orphanage is run extremely well.
The children are cared for in a loving, family-based environment. They are happy children that enjoy their lives here at the orphanage. The care of the children is well thought out and even the meals are planned to give the children the best opportunity to grow and develop.
The children are cared for in a loving, family-based environment. They are happy children that enjoy their lives here at the orphanage. The care of the children is well thought out and even the meals are planned to give the children the best opportunity to grow and develop.
It has been a childhood dream of mine to come to Africa and volunteer at an orphanage. At 24 years old, I have finally made it to East African Mission Orphanage (EAMO) and plan on spending a few months here getting to know the children and being of service where I can. I have had a fair amount to do with children, and have always felt a strong pull in my heart for underprivileged children, especially to the extreme they are found in Africa.
Due to the poor way of life here in Kenya, and the rampant disease and short life expectancy in adults, there are so many little children that are left abandoned or in the hands of other family members who aren’t able to care for them. Nearly every day EAMO is notified of more children needing to be taken in and cared for. Naturally, they can usually only take in the most desperate children, or as funding and sponsorship allows. At present, the orphanage is overfull, but thanks to donors there are extensions to the dormitories and a new dining hall and nursery being built at present.
Due to the poor way of life here in Kenya, and the rampant disease and short life expectancy in adults, there are so many little children that are left abandoned or in the hands of other family members who aren’t able to care for them. Nearly every day EAMO is notified of more children needing to be taken in and cared for. Naturally, they can usually only take in the most desperate children, or as funding and sponsorship allows. At present, the orphanage is overfull, but thanks to donors there are extensions to the dormitories and a new dining hall and nursery being built at present.
EAMO have been in operation for 10 years now, and it is really inspiring to hear the family’s stories of how they began with just a few children and no sponsors, and grown to what they are today. The Directors Ralph and May (known as Mum and Dad to the children) are energetic and extremely caring people. They have wholeheartedly given their life to caring for these children, and you can see on their faces they love every day of it!
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po box 15416, nakuru, kenya, east africa. Tel: 254 51 2215794 Mobile: 254 722 221750
email: eam@africaonline.co.ke website: www.eastafricanmission.org
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The children all have their own sad and individual backgrounds, but it is obvious that they are very happy with the new and improved life and opportunities they now have at the orphanage.
I have been involved in taking art classes, sewing and mending clothes and uniforms, cooking, taking P.E. classes, looking after the babies, and various cleanup tasks on the property. While working with the children I have noticed how much they absorb anything you have to offer and teach them. It is touching to see that even though they have been through so much, they have such big hearts and happy smiles!
I would like to thank the Spinks' - Ralph, May and Danielle for making me feel at home, and the inspiration they have shown through the love of these children!
It is great to be involved with an organization that still has such a family feel, and be able to see that donations are put to good use. I would like to encourage anyone who is interested in sponsoring a child, or would like to help with one of their projects, to firstly consider East African Mission Orphanage. It is nice to see all of the money donated being used in the areas needed, not lost in administration costs as is common with a lot of the larger organizations.
This experience has been more than I hoped for!! Talia Read: Volunteer.
The orphanage is run extremely well, is safe, and the children are all cared for individually. It is
great to see the orphanage is self-sufficient with clean drinking water and a very large garden to supply their fresh fruit and veggies.
Running an orphanage is such a huge commitment and the financial struggles are large. The sponsorship, donations and grants are spent wisely however they do not cover the cost of running the orphanage. Personally, it is satisfying to see that the money is spent on the children but overwhelming to see how much more could be done if there were more sponsors and donations.
I would encourage anyone that would like to assist the EAM Orphanage to do so. It does change the lives of children here!
Nicola Mellick: Volunteer
I would encourage anyone that would like to assist the EAM Orphanage to do so. It does change the lives of children here!
Nicola Mellick: Volunteer
