A Few Hours Left to 2012... Thank you for 2011

There is something about the promise of a new horizon, a new beginning, a new year that makes us resolve to do more to better one another. At Upendo Junior School we have been busy preparing for 2012 in all ways possible. It is our desire to give the children and teachers a good learning and teaching environment within our limited resources.We would not have been able to do this without the unwaring support of many of you who have selflessly support our cause in 2011. The individual and collective support throughout is highly appreciated.

We held a harambee this year which received overwhelming support from all our friends both in Kenya and abroad. Though we did not hit our target, this has given us an impetus to keep working hard so we can acquire extra land for school expansion and a playing ground.

We have been able to give the roof a new paint coat, changed the school face, planted grass, and painted all the classrooms. And with some very generous donations from some of you, we have already bought food for th new term.

Yet a lot remains to be done. We need a kitchen, a library and most importantly, land for expansion in the new year. We are set to recruit to more teachers as we shall be taking in at least 30 more children this January 2012. We are therefore counting on the continued support of all Friends of Upendo in 2012. I know a friend, Mr Terry Maxwell, has already arranged a sponsorship Jazz in Nottingham UK for Upendo. We hope Kenyans in Nottingham could join in this event.

We take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year 2012!