Dear Friends,
I hope this finds you well. Lenny and Scholastica (missionaries from MCSPA) are looking forward to seeing you on Sunday 2nd to chat about the parish project in Turkana, Northern Kenya. Your support, as a parish, of St Peter’s nursery school in Turkana which provides a basic education and most importantly, much needed nutrition for children under 7, has been incredible and very long lasting. We very much appreciate the opportunity to continue to work in partnership with you to transform the lives of the very young children in Nariokotome, Turkana, who often don’t get enough to eat at home. Food is important for the mind as well as the body to grow and develop. £15 enables us to support 1 child at our nursery schools for a month of which £7.50 provides them with the nutrition they need 6 days a week (breakfast and lunch) and £7.50 for the cost of their education. So a small amount makes a real difference. A contribution of £86 will feed a child two meals a day at St Peter’s Mother and Child Centre for a year. £40 will pay the salary of a teacher for a week. We know times are tough so we are very grateful for any amount you can donate to help them to thrive. If you would be interested in supporting a child monthly please contact angela@newways.org.uk
Please do watch our amazing video on YouTube to see the children you are supporting https://youtu.be/MD-W5wKfhNI/si=rlxYdx_2Bdkag-ct
Thanks for the very generous support you have always given this important project – we really appreciate it.
You can support us via the collection, our Just Giving page St Vincent’s 2025 (https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/stvincents2025) – Helping to make a difference – JustGiving or use the QR code below
Lenny, Scholastica and Angela (volunteer CEO of New Ways)
Transforming Lives in Turkana: St. Peter’s Nursery Project Brings Hope Through Nutrition and Education
In the sun-scorched lands of Turkana, Kenya, where drought and poverty cast long shadows, a beacon of hope shines brightly at St. Peter’s Nursery School in Nariokotome. Thanks to the unwavering support of New Ways and its partners, including the MCSPA missionaries and St. Vincent’s Parish. Osterley—this vital project is changing the lives of young children and their mothers, one meal and one lesson at a time.
A Lifeline for Turkana’s Youngest
For 110 children (67 girls and 43 boys aged 3–6), St. Peter’s Nursery is more than just a school—it’s a sanctuary where they receive two nutritious meals a day and a foundation for lifelong learning. In a region where food insecurity is rampant, these meals are often the only reliable source of sustenance for the children, ensuring they can grow, learn, and thrive.
“Food is important for the mind as well as the body to grow and develop,* explains Lenny and Scholastica, MCSPA missionaries who visited St. Vincent’s Parish on Sunday, 2nd March, 2025, to share updates on the project. “Your support has been incredible and long-lasting, and we’re so grateful to continue this partnership.”
How Your Support Makes a Difference
- £15/month supports one child’s education and nutrition—£7.50 for meals (breakfast and lunch, 6 days a week) and £7.50 for schooling.
- £86 feeds a child for an entire year.
- £40 covers a teacher’s weekly salary, ensuring quality education for these young learners.
Beyond the classroom, the project empowers mothers through agricultural training and soap-making initiatives, providing them with skills to generate income and improve their families’ livelihoods.
Join the Mission
New Ways and St. Vincent’s Parish invite you to be part of this transformative work:
- Donate: Give via the [JustGiving page](https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/stvincents2025) or scan the QR code.
- Sponsor a Child: Commit to monthly support by contacting angela@newways.org.uk.
- Watch & Share: See the impact firsthand in their [YouTube video](https://youtu.be/MD-W5wKfhNI).
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world,” said Nelson Mandela. In Turkana, your generosity is doing just that—nourishing bodies, nurturing minds, and building a brighter future.
Every pound makes a difference. Together, we can help these children thrive.
New Ways is a registered charity in England and Wales (No. 1035688).
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