Project Humanity Medical Mission Trip

Let me tell you a little bit about what we are doing and where your money is going! 

We are going to a remote village, Kissumu in Kenya. Approximately half of the population ages 20-55 have died from HIV/AIDS. This has left many orphans who are often taken in by other villagers. The needs there are so great. The people there do not have shoes and are often infested with parasites and worms. We will be running a 5 day medical clinic. On previous trips the clinic has seen over 600 patients in just 5 days. The medical clinic we will be running there will provide care for these villagers to treat the parasites and a variety of other health issues they have. We will also be taking shoes to the village to give to the people there to help protect their feet.

In addition, we will be taking school supplies to the schools there. Our hope is to be able to educate the children there so they can raise a generation that can sustain themselves. We will be planting gardens that are approximately an acre with sweet potatoes and corn and teaching the women how to harvest and sell the crops so they can provide for themselves. We will also be taking goats and chickens to the women in the village. One goat costs $40 and can provide enough to sustain an entire family. A chicken costs $10 and will provide eggs to feed an entire family. With so many orphans in the village, these gifts literally save lives. 

Finally, we are digging wells to provide clean water. $250 allows Project Humanity to drill a water well that will provide clean water to an entire community. These wells provide parasite free water for the people to drink which in turn increases their quality of life and health. 

I hope that provides a clear picture of just how much you can help with just a small amount of money. We also need supplies and if you know someone who would prefer to donate medical supplies, school supplies, toys, etc. as opposed to money, please email me at [email redacted]. 

I will close my plea for your help by telling you this. When I was in 5th grade, I attended Vacation Bible School with a friend. A missionary came and spoke to us about the work she was doing in Kenya. She gave each of us a bracelet. I kept that bracelet for the longest time, and every time I would look at it, I would try to imagine the life the people in Kenya led. I couldn't. I still can't. I knew from that moment on that I wanted to go. Whenever God called me, I would go. That call came in September, and although it took me until November to answer, I am going. Thank you for your support, your prayers, and your love; for me and the people of Kenya. 

Love, 

Melissa