Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Slovakian nationals have shown their love to Kenya by contributing Ksh5 million to a troubled school in Kakuma. The funds were raised through a campaign launched by SAVIO, a company in Slovakia, in March 2022, as per Mission Newswire.
The campaign, which aims to build secure homes for teachers operating at Kakuma Refugee Camp, has so far raised Ksh5.3 million (42,081 euros) for the noble cause. The project was started after the Salesians discovered that refugees in Kenya had been suffering due to a lack of security that kept teachers out of Kakuma-based schools.
Speaking to the press, Father Gus Baek, the Director of Salesian Missions, noted that the campaign had been useful for the youth in the camp. "Over the past few years, Salesian technical programs in Kakuma have successfully trained thousands of youth in viable trades to earn a living and care for their families," he stated.
"For this education to continue, Salesians need qualified teachers. This campaign will ensure that prospective teachers feel safe enough to consider teaching at Kakuma," Baek added.
Published on May 30, 2022, the campaign is also expected to educate other individuals worldwide on the importance of empowering individuals from the poorest neighbourhoods across the globe.
As Slovakia continues to support refugees who fled the Ukraine war, the donations come even as over 400,000 individuals have fled the war and sought refuge in the neighbouring countries, including Slovakia.
