When a HALO child enters a home, they have most likely lost both parents, been abandoned, or thier families not capable to care for them anymore due to illness. They then go through a time of getting acquainted with their new surroundings and family. The child in the bunkbed next to theirs slowly becomes their friend, then best friend, then sister or brother. Their similar backgrounds makes their bond unbelievably strong. Once they live in the home for a while, I have a tough time figuring out who is blood related.
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| Timau boys making faces |
The caretakers in Kenya don't allow fighting among the children. They teach that the other children are your siblings and you should look out for them. If your brother or sister needs something, you step up to help. The youth in the homes rely on each other for love and support. The kids work together with the Caretakers to clean their rooms, do laundry, fetch water, and do household chores.
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| Sisterhood in Naibor |
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| Crossing the finish line in Kenya |
HALO kids constantly teach me. They truly cherish their family, showing love and respect for them in everything they do. We can all learn from their example.
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| Henry and his mentor |
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