Orphan News

The sounds of children screaming, desperate fists pounding on walls filled the night air at a children's home in Kenya.

Smoke quickly filled the room making it nearly impossible to see...and nearly impossible to breath. There in the midst of the chaos though, were some boys that remained calm...boys that ignored the urge to just run from the home, but instead stayed to guide others out who because of fear and disorientation could not get out on their own. Thankfully some burns that will heal quickly and completely were the worst of the injuries.

The children's dormitory was a complete loss however...as the raging fire destroyed everything inside without prejudice. The roof is gone and the concrete walls weakened by the incredible heat generated. At the time of this story, the cause of the fire is still unknown, but is being investigated.

Those who helped the children out, are not the only heroes in this story either. As soon as the news reached the sponosring Church, funds to begin replacing personal belongings, mattresses, etc., were immediately sent to Orphan's Lifeline to start the process of repair and replacement. This congregation then began raising funds for other needs and the eventual replacement of the dormitory itself. Partners from around the country responded to the news of the fire and sent in special donations to help with the costs as well. Orphan's Lifeline will continue to monitor the progress and provide updates.

We are all thankful to God that the children's lives were spared and thankful to everyone who has made sacrifices so that the orphan children in this home can get back what was lost in the fire.

The look on his face says it all as this resident of this children's home in Kenya stands with one foot up on what used to be a bed. The roof is gone, all of the children's personal belongings destroyed. No children were seriously injured or killed...and the dormotiry and all of its belongings will be replaced...thanks to heroes inside...and outside the home!