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An update from Kenya - Settling down and fervent activity

Sorry for not writing earlier but we had internet problems.

We are now settled in quite location in Sagana. After a  long day of missionary work and a two hour drive, we attend mass followed by dinner.

A short break and the group meets for an evaluation of the days work.

Fr Colin's Update - The heat is on !

Dear Bishop Paul,

Things are getting hot in Malta....

The temperatures are soaring to nearly 40 degrees....

And the heat of love for Kenya is increasing the load....

What I want to bring with me ? Memories of Happy African people and the urge to go again- Michael Attard

Africa is closer to home than we want to think ! 

At a latitude of 35°53′N 14°30′E our Island lies within the Northern tip of Africa putting us geographically  part of this continent. 

Our language originates from this continent. 

The "Out of Africa" theory, is widely accepted describing the geographic origin and early migration of anatomically modern humans. 

We now accept African people in our country and live side by side.

Africa is closer to home than we want to think ! 

Its’ mention flashes thoughts of famous discoverers, wild animals, jungles, deserts, forests, famine and Maltese Missionaries. 

Michael Attard

One of my friends travels to Kenya every year for six weeks and I somehow live the build up to his annual trip helping were I can. 

This year, my wife and I celebrate 30 years of marriage and we thought a long haul trip to the United States would make an ideal holiday. However, when Fr.Colin came to my office and asked me to join his planned mission, I suggested that if he asked my wife and she accepted I will surely follow.

Our change of plans also sees my daughter Deborah joining in, leaving our two boys at home.

Why I'm part of Kenya Mission International - Franca

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You asked us to write why we have chosen to join your team which will be doing missionary work in Kenya.

Although I always thought highly of anyone who gave up his free time to do missionary work abroad I never came across an opportunity until you approached me. I accepted.

 I wish to have the opportunity to make a difference (even if minimal) in someone else's life; I wish to share with others that which God has given me; I wish to make new friends (besides the ones in our team) be they children, adults or old people.

All I wish to get in return is their smile. Now that I have made contact with Sr Florence I wish to support the great work that she and Bishop Paul are doing in Embu. I am looking forward to going there to work wholeheartedly and to return happier than I left.

Franca

The Projects of Kenya Mission International

An initial visit to Embu was made by Fr. John from the mission office who met Bishop Paul of the Diocese of Embu earlier this year. Bishop Paul indicated the needs of his people namely to supply safe drinking water to about 600 people in a 2sq. km area including schools and community and the need of a building for children who are orphans. This will house around twenty children initially.

Bishop Paul has bought 2 acres of land which will be used for building this orphanage.

Our team of 35 consists of:

1. Medical Team – three doctors and six paramedics, physiotherapist and nurses - Lead by Dr.Josie Muscat from St.James Hospital

2. Engineering Team – four engineers and two technicians lead by Michael Attard ( and  locally by engineers Marco Cremona and Paul Refalo who are assisting)

3.  Social Team – teachers ,  counselling , university students, workers

4.  Builders

The funds will be used to purchase the required material and to pay local workers which will be employed to build the building.

                                                                                       
This will be owned and run by the Catholic Diocese of Embu (Bishop Paul Kariuki Bishop of Embu -  Kariuki Njiru Paul

We are also being assisted by ECOSPACE CONSULTANTS in Nairobi to coordinate the information required on this project and on a water purification plant which will be built by our engineers.

The building will be built by local workers. Also the water purification plant will be built together with local people in order that they participate and take ownership.

The project of the building will be starting during our stay and will be finished in a 2-3 month period.

Our team of engineers will complete the installation and commissioning of the water purification plant during our stay in Embu. The cost for the equipment will be in the range of 10,000€.

We already have an ultra filtration unit which will be used to block any bacteria and pathogens from the water and make it into safe potable water. We also need to install an Ultra Violet unit as a backup system in case of ultra filtration unit failure. Our plan is to have the system running on an off-grid Photo voltaic system for which we have already several promises for equipment donations.

We have also signed an agreement with Malta University for the use of a water desalination unit which developed from research activity sponsored by the Malta Council of Science & Technology. 

These are passive (no need of energy)  desalination units which can be used in remote areas where there is water which however is not safe for drinking. 

We are building one unit which we will take with us and we plan to teach local people how to build such units. This could develop into a business set up for these units to be sold to local communities in remote regions.

Join us at the CAR WASH in aid of the children in Kenya - Sunday 21st July Bugibba Car Park in front of the Santana Hotel, Qawra 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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CAR WASH - Sunday 21st July Bugibba Car Park in front of the Santana Hotel, Qawra - From 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Sunday 21st July 

Bugibba Car Park in front of the Santana Hotel, Qawra

10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Fund Raising for Embu, Kenya - Help us raise funds !

Fund Raising for Embu, Kenya

Help us raise funds to support:

• Building an orphanage dormitory
• Setting up of a water purification plant for disease-free water
• Setting up a solar powered panels for reliable electricity
• Buying school supplies for the new orphanage.

Under the auspices of Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru, our Mission is to help and love the people of this county we are visiting this summer.

Please make a donation today, every gift really does make a difference.

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Contact Fr.Colin Apap: 79991459

The President of Malta, Dr George Abela, meets KENYA MISSION INTERNATIONAL

The President of Malta, Dr George Abela, meets KENYA MISSION INTERNATIONAL of MOVIMENT ERA GDIDA.

Dr Abela talked personally to each of the 35 volunteers who will go to Embu, Kenya, in August 2013.

Each Team of engineers, doctors, nurses, students, builders, housewives presented their concrete Projects they will undertake. The Medical Team will be working in hospitals, clinics and visit poor families. 

The Engineering Team are assembling a prototype of WaterPurification System, with the help of hydrologist MARCO CREMONA, to cater the needs of a whole village in need of clean potable water. 

The Educational/Social Team will be working in various schools and parishes. The Builders Team will begin work on a dormitory for orphans.

The Kenya Mission International Team 2013 before the meeting with President Of  Malta, H.E. DR. George Abela