A new world awaits
When you watch this John Bahati will be on the 209km journey to Maseno University, Kisumu. This is a huge achievement for the young man who came to Happy House in 2010 in a sorry state because his grandma was unable to look after him and hIs two siblings. John has thrived, relishing his educational opportunties […]
Account closures cause heartache
Our sponsors and donors will have received an email from Papa Dave at the Happy House this week. It informs you that unfortunately, for reasons beyond our control, our 27 year history of banking with Santander is coming to a close next Wednesday, August 28. Our trustees have been working tirelessly to get a new account in […]
Further explanation
Vice-chair of our charity, Children of Watamu, Philip Marshall and treasurer, Chloe Groves, have been working tirelessly in the UK to sort out new banking arrangements while Papa Dave and our administrator, Rose, have been just as busy on the issue in Kenya. Here Philip apologises for the inconvenience these changes, which are beyond our control, may […]
Soccer trials
Happy House kid Morphin loves his soccer and is excited to have been chosen to go for soccer trials being held in Gede. The young people who are selected will go on to play in Australia. It’s a life changing opportunity and we wish Morphin good luck. We know he will put his best foot […]
Brian’s holiday adventure
The Happy House is the only home and family that Brian Hayward has ever known and so to experience life in a home in village community has been a new and exciting experience. He was invited to go on a home visit to stay with his best friend Dulla and Rehema and had a wonderful […]
A different life
Life is very different for Happy house kids when they go on visits to relatives. Most homes have none of the conveniences that we have, which means that any household chores they help out with are much more labour intensive and take longer. But being with family members in the community is a real pleasure […]
Important term ahead
After spending a short holiday with family, Edward is back at Happy House refreshed and ready for the start of the new school term. It’s the final term of the acdemic year so an important one for all our kids who are set on moving up to the next grade.oliday fun with his friends, This […]
Happy to be back
It’s been a joyful weekemd at Happy House as those children who have been visiting family have come back to us. It is important to maintain strong bonds with relatives who while not in a position to look after them on a long term basis are able to welcome a child for a stay in […]
On the threshold of a new beginning
Painfully shy, withdrawn and in a terrible physical state, John was a sad child when he came into our care in 2010.His elder brother and younger sister were also pitiful and poorly little people. Slowly, with love , nourishment and nurture, they began to to blossom. Our UK co-ordinator, Elizabeth Gomm writes:”I remember vividly the […]
Colouring fun
Colouring books and pencils, kindly donated by friends, bring much pleasure to our children at the Happy House. We can never have enough so if you happen to be travelling our way please pop a few packs in your luggage. They’d be very welcome.