In the 27 July edition of The Bugle, we shared the story of Kiama resident Bryan Malone and his recent humanitarian trip to Rwanda, where he collaborates with engineering lecturer David Walker to empower communities through practical education and support.

Malone's humanitarian efforts extended to Kenya in both 2018 and 2023. This is where he met Mary Wairimu Kamau and her children for the first time.

In 2023, Mary faced a dire situation. After her ex-husband forced her and her children out of their home, she found herself in Nakuru town, desperately knocking on the door of a local pastor. The pastor’s wife recounted how Mary and her three children arrived in ragged clothes, starving and filthy.

Today, Mary has a stable home and has emerged as a community leader and public speaker at local schools and conferences. Mary extended her compassion to Njeri, a girl from an abusive family background, just like Mary. He took her in to live as part of her family.

Malone says, "I was able to raise the money for Njeri's glasses and also send her to a private girls' boarding school." Njeri has now graduated from high school and is legally able to work.

Mary's journey to self-sufficiency was further supported by a generous friend who provided a small second-hand car, which Mary has registered as a taxi. This kind of help, leading to self-reliance, is invaluable.

Malone is dedicated to offering practical assistance to those he meets. However, he faces financial constraints in funding his charitable initiatives. "I am seeking financial support to continue the mission of raising Mary and her family to financial freedom," he says.

Malone says, “Mary and her four children in Kenya need our support. Mary has taken in Njeri, a teenager who faced neglect and abuse, and is striving to provide a better life for all of them.

Funds raised will go towards education for the kids, a financial literacy course, and a counselling certificate for Mary. Your help can truly change their lives, so donate by going to the Go Fund Me page.

For more information or to get in touch with Bryan Malone, please write to The Bugle. 

Another way to assist children all through Africa is via World Vision, the registered charity founded in the 50s that has been providing sponsorship for children for around 70 years.