GAD Kenya, an ever-growing set of projects of Go And Do Likewise, focuses on education, health, and stability in the region known as Rionchogu in Kenya Africa. Watch this video to get a sense of the entire vision in Kenya.
It begins when they are very young. A pole, stake, post or tree strong enough to keep the young elephant stationary is used. A single rope or chain is placed on it's hind foot with very little slack so it cannot gain momentum to pull loose or break the constraint. It spends the majority of it's day tied up. After time, the elephant gives up trying to break free. It grows in strength, strength that would easily free itself from the bonds holding it back. But it doesn't realize it. The elephant assumes nothing has changed and does not challenge it's state.
The Cow Project brings cows to families in Rionchogu. Not only do the cows provide milk for the families, but often times the excess can be sold at market to provide an income for other necessities. Then the cows provide calves which are then donated to another family. This exponentially self propagating project begins with the addition of one cow and grows to accommodate the needs of many.
Before GADL, the people of Rionchogu were forced to squat on brittle branches, stick and leaves in order to complete the simple task of using their outhouse style latrines. Often times the occupants would fall through in to the pit of waste injuring themselves, Occasionally small children, the handicapped, or the elderly would fall to their deaths. GAD Kenya's "Safe Latrine Project" provided instructions and supplies to build sturdy cement slabs on which to build the privacy shelter. Funds donated to GADL go directly to projects like these.
Helen Moseti discusses the partnership between GADL and the Government in Kenya to teach and establish nutritional guidelines. This includes the planting of specific crops that will yield proper sustenance and balance in the diets of the people of this impoverished region as well as providing natural medicines readily found in certain crops. Again education and information play a key role in changing the lives of many.
Change is happening in the village of Rionchogu, Kenya through the work of Go and Do Likewise and GAD Kenya. Two of the sponsored students share a poem about the changes going on.
Change can only come through the advancement of the perspective of the individual through enlightenment and knowledge so there is hope for a better future.
