(continued)   Her philosophy that education is the most important gift you can give a child is an inspiration to both her country and the world. Currently, she is the founder and director of the Lewa Children's Home which cares for 94 orphaned and abandoned children. She is also co-director of Baraka Farm which provides support and agricultural training to the children of Lewa Children's Home, as well as the founder of the Kipkeino Primary School.

If you look forward to an opportunity to meet Phyllis and are interested receiving more information, please contact Bread and Water for Africa's®  Executive Director, Beth Tessema at (703) 317-9440, or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

"It is difficult to leave the Children’s Home in Kenya even for a few days as I love the children dearly, but I look forward to the opportunity to meet those who have helped keep my Lewa projects strong and prosperous over the years. Thank you so very much for your loyal support as without you , none of this would have been possible. It means more to me and to the children than you could ever know. "