DOCUMENTARY...Extend a hand and so save a thirsty soul - Doris Wako urges donors

Doris Wako flanked by colleague in her mission Photo (Courtesy) 

By Peter Kombe

Doris Wako, a mother of five became passionate about street children after she found that that the kids lacked parental love.

She says she could instead provide the motherly love that these kids missed.

Speaking to the Pwani Media Network through an online conversation the 36 years old mum urged donors to come on board and assist the needy children.

Doris says the children require resources such as infrastructure and a permanent home and a learning institution.

“I call up on donors to come on board. My dream is to build a home for these kids, only that am undergoing through financial constraints” she said

According to her the institution will ensure that they have an access to formal education like any other children.

Mrs Wako says she likes spending most of her time with the kids and sharing what she has including a big chunk of her salary.

“Building a home for these kids will ensure that they have an access to formal education like any other kids” she noted

She says she is a habitual motivator of the kids constantly advising them on their bright future.

She advises them “you have a bright future ahead in spite of the challenges.

It is due to his philanthropic habit that she has that has led her develop a good relationship with the kids.

She is optimistic that one day donors will knock on her doors to assist her realize her lifetime dream

Challenges kids face

Mrs Wako cites lack of parental love, care, guidance and lack of basic needs as some of the critical challenges that the street children face.

She also cites failure of the kids to acquire normal education as a hindrance to their bright future.

She adds “the kids can become very good citizens in our country if they get the tender care like the other children”

Perception from the society

Mrs Wako argues that there is a perception in society that such kids are hard core criminals a statement she candidly denies.

“These children are not criminal that is what the society views them. Which is wrong. They can be very good citizens of this country” she adds

Wako’s dream

Mrs Doris is appealing for donors who will assist her in taking care of the kids adding that she is passionate about her deeds and that she will never let go of it.

Her aim she says is to build a home for the kids and a learning institution where the kids can acquire formal education.

Current projects

One of the projects that Wako currently undertakes is providing a feeding program for the kids from her which she feels can go an extra mile if donors flock in.

But an optimistic Wako says if donors respond positively she will build a permanent home for the kids and also take the children back to school.

One of her intentions after donors come on board is to start an income generating  activity for the street children such as farming.

If you are willing to assist kindly contact her through:  
+254718 208 429 or info@doriswako.org; doriswako35@gmail.com

The 36 years old mother a hails from Busia County.

NOTE: The use of the courtesy photos has been granted by the source