Bloom Where Planted

It's that time again! KENYA OR BUST!
Packing our shipment for the next three cool days! Volunteers accepted for early morning/late afternoon shifts!!! USED OR NEW toys,BICYCLES (small and large), books, computers, sewing machines, fabrics,$'S FOR THE SHIPPING COSTS, etc... ALL ACCEPTED!

Congratulations to Kenyans winning the L.A. Marathon! Dominic Ngeno and Cosmas Kiplimo taking the 1 & 2 spots in the Men's race and Stacy Ndiwa winning the Women's race for the second year in the row... all very exciting!

Happy Thanksgiving! When your dinner is over and the family have gone, your mind may turn to Giving Tuesday! We would be grateful if your mind would also turn to Bloom Where Planted on that occasion! Every little bit helps us help children in Kenya have food, books, good teachers, etc.!
On Giving Tuesday or any day, we will be grateful for the assistance... just go to https://bloomwhereplanted.org/donate

(photo by Seline)

We are delighted that the King and Queen are visiting our beloved Kenya! Pity they don't have our school on their itinerary, but we know they would pleased with what they would find there if they could visit... and, they love libraries as much as we do (see profile picture!)
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Kenyans not looking for apology from Britain for colonial-era abuses As King and Queen begin four-day state visit the British High Commissioner says focus of country is firmly on the future

A major reason (but, not the ONLY reason!) for supporting children in Kenya is to teach them to look after their wildlife! We always explain that we originally visited Kenya in order to see the animals, but we have gone back (many times) because of the children... and, they never would have had our love and assistance without the animals drawing us in!

Thanks to the Kenya Wildlife Service for looking after all of the wonderful creatures in their national parks! Two of our students have graduated from Kenya Wildlife college and are gainfully employed... another is entering now and will be a star there, I feel sure!

Regarding this photo, I believe she is thanking him for taking such good care of the eggs and saying "I've got it from here!"

This Sunday, embrace the beauty of nature with your family at a KWS park near you! A perfect escape for quality family time.



📷 African Bush Explorers

Class One is at it again! Their first cookery lesson... it won't be their last!

Our Bloomin' Seamstresses have been busy... making more uniforms for students in need as well as skirts and dresses for themselves from fabrics donated and sent in our shipment!
Thank you, donors! And thank you, Maria, for overseeing this project and sending photos!

Happy International Women’s Day! Here are our Seamstress Girls learning to do for others… making uniforms for the little ones in need! With thanks to the women who donated to this project!❤️
(Photos by one of our ⭐️ Blooms, Maria)

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Art by James Losenyi, Bloom's Artist in Residence

This is love...

For Amara… May Heaven be just like
this! RIP, dear girl.❤️🙏

This GIVING TUESDAY, if you would like to help our children in Kenya, please go to our website: https://bloomwhereplanted.org/ and choose to support the program that touches your heart... 93 Club; Building Fund; Soap Aid!/Food Support...it all helps our 800'ish children! Small or large donation... they all count and every $ goes to the cause!!

We THANK YOU for your love and support!

Bloom Where Planted Supporting children’s education, innovation, health and safety so they can Bloom Where Planted. “Education is the only way forward throughout Africa.” - Amb. Nyambura Kamau Our Vision   We at Bloom Where Planted are driven by the passion to enhance the lives of children and further education ...

THANKS to the 93 CLUB! We are grateful for all members who have provided the opportunity for students to learn an entrepreneurial skill, making their future bright!