Learning to make a difference… in Kenya
Building international links
I’m Joe Patrick and I am head boy at Sidcot. Last summer I travelled to Kilifi in Kenya with my friend Matt, as we wanted to learn more about the charity organisations that sponsor young people in Africa. We planned how we were going to get there and funded the trip by raising money through a sponsored cycle from John O’Groats to Lands End and other events. Most of the money was used to sponsor an African student of our age who we met on our trip. Kenya is a magical place that can’t be described using words alone. One of the most noticeable thing is the friendliness of the people, there most of whom have next to nothing, bringing the English equivalent of £2.50 back to their huge families every week. However, this doesn’t seem to dampen their spirits.
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