Coming to a school near you!

Another world

During my trip, I visited Mathare slum in Nairobi. Going into the slums is like entering another world. It’s hard to imagine how people cope in such conditions.

It’s even harder to imagine how a six-year-old child might cope, especially having to look after her younger siblings by herself. But this is exactly what Gloria, a young child from the slums, has had to do.

A lifeline

I visited Baruka Health Clinic, where Gloria and her brother and sister spend their day. The clinic is a lifeline for children like her – indeed, for many people struggling to get by in the slums.

The rising cost of food has meant that many more people are now going hungry and really need our help.

Visiting schools

Already, many schools around Ireland are signing up to this year’s Fast and getting involved in a variety of ways.

I will be visiting various schools up and down the country, sharing experiences of my time in Kenya. I’ll speak about the difficult conditions I witnessed firsthand, and the positive work that is being done. I’m hoping to show just how you can make a difference in people’s lives.

Get in touch

So, are there any teachers out there who would like me to visit their school? I’m happy to talk to classes or year groups.

My email address is fionnagh.nally@concern.net. Or, you can give me a call on 087 255 5177. Looking forward to hearing from you!