In March of this year, we met Obama, a 19-year-old electrical engineering apprentice at the Rarieda Training and Resource Centre (RTRC), a Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust facility in western Kenya. Since a serious accident in 2014, Obama has lived with the amputation of his left lower leg. Since then, he had relied on a metal cane for mobility – a significant challenge, especially given the practical aspects of his apprenticeship.
Working closely with social worker Celyne, the RTRC team, Cargo Human Care, and the Rotary Club, a sustainable solution was sought – and found: Obama traveled to Nairobi to consult with Prothea Kenya Ltd., a specialist provider of prosthetics.
Thanks to this initiative, Obama received a custom-made lower leg prosthesis tailored to his specific needs. The impact was immediate: instead of using a cane, Obama is now able to stand, walk, and move around independently – a crucial step forward for his daily life and professional development.

This story is more than just a medical success. It shows how targeted support, close collaboration, and personal commitment can create new life perspectives. Obama's journey reminds us that with the right support, young people with disabilities can develop their potential and shape their own lives.
We thank all the partners who made this project possible – and we celebrate Obama's new step into the future.

As a new member of the sponsorship team focusing on “schools Marsabit” and “medical sponsorships”, I was delighted to be able to participate in the project trip in July 2025.

Despite difficult bookings with Lufthansa to Nairobi (summer holidays) and a long journey to Marsabit in northern Kenya, the project team arrived at the supported schools in good spirits and optimistic, and the children and teenagers were delighted by the visit. The discussions were overwhelmingly positive. Great gratitude for the school fees being covered was evident in every conversation. An entire generation having access to education – this is unprecedented in the desperately poor north. The 'St. Andrews Boys' High School' and the 'Elazar Girls' High School' are particular focus areas for Cargo Human Care, with approximately 25 to 30 sponsorships each. The schools are run by the Anglican Church, but unfortunately, the church lacks sufficient funds.

Education instead of forced marriage, aspirations for training in modern professions, including IT, accounting, and teaching – these young people have their dreams, and they seem ready to see their future beyond traditional cattle herding and beyond Marsabit. This means a high need for support, both moral and financial – no easy undertaking, but achievable if enough generous hearts are found!
A long-term perspective is also required; societal transformation takes a lot of time and even more patience. Education is and remains one of the keys to success. Therefore, we say to our sponsors: ASANTE SANA – thank you very much!