Wishaw woman reflects on charity mission to Kenya

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A Wishaw woman has reflected on a charity mission to Kenya to help some of the world’s poorest people.Fiona McCall spent a fortnight working with Project Nakuru helping build classrooms, dig out a well, hand out food parcels and giving equipment to help local hospitals and schools in need.Fiona was accompanied on the trip by 20-year-old Wishaw woman Morgan Hooper and 28-year-old Chloe Brown from Motherwell.She said: “It was great to have Morgan and Chloe along with me.

It was their first time over in Kenya and they absolutely loved it.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android “We managed to help two schools this year.

With one we built an extra classroom and another we built a kitchen.“We also managed to give both schools clothes, shoes and food parcels.“Over in Kenya a lot of kids have to pay for tuition and a lot of them go into arrears and then don’t go to school.“We managed to get a couple of street kids into school and pay for their tuition for the coming year.”As well as schools Fiona and the Nakuru team handed out equipment at the local hospital.But the biggest thrill was getting helping villagers build their own well.“The men had to get down to 63 metres before they hit water but it was a great thrill when it was done,” said Fiona.“We got a pump attached so this will really help Nakuru going