Elizabeth Gomm

Sports view with Papa

Sunday, 30 August 2020

Elizabeth Gomm

Football is a passion for every child at Happy House whether they are playing or watching the game. And some of the younger children have been learning a bit more about it from Papa Dave who joined th...

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Computer quiz

Sunday, 30 August 2020

Elizabeth Gomm

Our Happy House kids had their computer skills put to the test at the weekend. They took part in a quiz which aimed to challenge their minds and to assess their individual knowledge as Mr Nasri ...

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Sausages and lollipops!

Tuesday, 25 August 2020

Elizabeth Gomm

It is such a pleasure for sponsors to see their child doing well in school . Morphin, one of Auntie Libby's sponsor children, has done so well this term he has come second in his class in the exam res...

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Fledgling Janet's new nest

Monday, 24 August 2020

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The eldest of our Happy House children, Janet, has flown the nest and has a little studio of her own not far away. It's within a few minutes walking distance, which is ideal as she will be working for...

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Thanks from Mama

Saturday, 01 August 2020

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You, our loyal and loving Happy House friends, are wonderfully kind to our family.You make it possible for our children to have lovely clothes and shoes, the best possible care and...

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Photography expedition

Friday, 31 July 2020

Elizabeth Gomm

Mama and Papa are doing all they can to broaden the horizons of the children who have not been outside the Happy House grounds since lockdown began in March.In the last...

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Sharing knowledge

Thursday, 30 July 2020

Elizabeth Gomm

Christone, Mr Chris to our Happy House students, has been teaching some of our older children and teachers how to use video communications app Zoom.Evans who made the video is one...

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Teaching and learning

Wednesday, 29 July 2020

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Yesterday, our blog was about Nasri and how Happy House has changed his life.Today we hear from Michael who is also achieving in life because Happy House gave him a chance....

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A life transformed

Tuesday, 28 July 2020

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Former scholarship student, Nasri, is assisting with home schooling during lockdown.He was one the first students on our scholarship scheme launched in 2014.Then he was living with his grandmother in her...

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School stays out

Monday, 27 July 2020

Elizabeth Gomm Happy House School

With schools in Kenya likely to remain closed for the rest of the year, children in our family at Happy House will continue with a full programme of home learning.They being...

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Keeping safe

Sunday, 26 July 2020

Elizabeth Gomm

Happy House has installed new equipment to make it easier for children, staff and essential visitors to wash their hands.As countries around the world emerge from lockdowns, enforced following the outbreak...

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Broadening horizons

Saturday, 25 July 2020

Elizabeth Gomm

After months in lockdown some of our children are venturing out of the Happy House to go jogging.We are in a very quiet and safe area so they a staying safe...

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Video stars

Friday, 24 July 2020

Elizabeth Gomm

Meet our four young video stars Abdul, Lesley, Daudi and Edward.these Happy House kids are talking about different types of plants growing our garden that help keep them happy and healthy....

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Pumpkin patch Lucky

Thursday, 23 July 2020

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Our Happy House kids are great little gardeners and take a great interest in the plants they grow.And they know that all the vegetables and fruit that are grown are the...

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Victory is Papa's

Wednesday, 22 July 2020

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There's a tree in the Happy House grounds with a sign attached - it reads : Reserved: Leeds United Supporter.It's for Papa Dave only!The proud Yorkshire man has been supporting Leeds...

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Teaching and learning too

Wednesday, 22 July 2020

Elizabeth Gomm Happy House School

Yesterday, our blog was about Nasri and how Happy House has changed his life.Today we hear from Michael who is also achieving in life because Happy House gave him a chance.Now,...

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Treat for our family

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

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A good friend of our charity, David Wickins, has also joined our sponsor family. David is sponsoring one of our older children, Rukia.And David sent Mama a donation to buy a...

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Ceiling success

Monday, 20 July 2020

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A problem with birds getting in through the makuti roof at Happy House School led to the decision to install ceilings.It was a tough decision for Mama Sue but with the...

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Laundry blowing in the wind

Sunday, 19 July 2020

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It's a first video from Vidzo. She is a little bit nervous as she tells us about how the poor weather had been making it difficult to dry the washing. But...

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Florence the sports commentator

Saturday, 18 July 2020

Elizabeth Gomm

Today, Florence turns sports commentator.She introduces us to action on the netball "court "at Happy House.The children had started the morning with a quiz, followed by a tasty snack, before enjoying...

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