Why a classroom in Kenya?

Yesterday at The Journey, we talked about the Christmas project we are doing in Kenya.  In the past we bought bunk beds, a dairy cow, a rain tank, and chickens.  This year we will build another classroom at the school at the House of Hope Orphanage.  Why a classroom?  Because education is so important to the future of Kenya.  One of the causes of poverty has been poor education.  So we want to help them provide a great education for these kids so when they become adults, they can contribute back to society and their country.  This could help in the long-term development of Kenya.  When people are educated they make better decisions, lead and teach others, and learn how to earn a living.  They will be taught reading, math, and science.  But when they get older they also learn some job trades.  They will learn how to grow crops, raise livestock, run a business, and various skills.  We are giving them more than a hand out.  We are giving them tools for life. Here are some orphans with their teachers: