Local Partner: Lewa Children's Home, Eldoret
Local Program Director: Phyllis Keino, RN, Founder / Executive Dtr.    
Area Served:  Serving orphans from all over Kenya at the home located in Western central Kenya.
Program Goal: To educate and care for Kenyan orphans.
Program Services Provided: Full service care, nurturing, healthcare and education for the children
Number of Program Beneficiaries:122                                             
Current Needs: Funding for children's school fees and to outfit the new dormitory building, due to be completed in April 2006, with furniture and equipment for the children. 

Program Summary:
The Lewa Children's Home, headed by our Spokesperson, Phyllis Keino,  provides a loving environment, nutritious food, clean water, education and support for abandoned, orphaned or abused children in a family setting.  The home, moved from it's original site in 2003, is now located adjacent to the Kip Keino School and the Baraka farm. The move puts the children within walking distance from the Kip Keino School. With the new location came the need for bigger quarters for the children. A large, multi-purpose structure, including a dormitory, bathrooms, study and meeting rooms and a small clinic are all included in the new structure which is currently under construction and due to be completed in April 2006. 

Phyllis Keino has been caring for orphaned Kenyan children since 1964. Her philosophy that education is the most important gift you can give a child is an inspiration to many. Currently, Lewa Children's Home cares for 94 children, 47 children within the home and 47 assisted within their respective communities. Bread and Water for Africa^® provided critical funding for the operation of the home and for school fees, scholarship funds and other assistance to the children at the home as well as other needy children in the local community.