Christmas 2009 came just a little early to a very special school in Kenya when IP’s MD, Guy Tolhurst arrived for the festive season with a gift for each of the 200+ students – oh and a goat!

Guy had been looking for a worthy cause to support for some time and he chose to spend Christmas and New Year with the children of Destiny Garden School. DGS is a charity school and was founded in May 2009. It is located in Mtongwe, one of the poorest suburbs of Mombasa in Kenya.

The School, founded by Jacob Boaz focuses on supporting the most vulnerable children in their society – orphans, and disadvantaged children. Its work is especially important since there is an increasing number of orphans and underprivileged children in this area.

In Guy’s review he says – “My time at Destiny Garden School can be described as the most rewarding experience of my life. Jacob and Brenda welcomed me into their home in Mombasa with open arms and nothing was too much trouble, despite having recently given birth to their first child Marvel. From their home it was relatively easy to get to the school every day via tuk-tuk and ferry and I was able to do some sight seeing and travel at the weekends.”

The kids at the school were just fantastic, they all look out for each other and the sense of community and pride in the face of such adversity is a testament to the passion and support bestowed on the school from Jacob, the teachers and other supporters from around the world.

I miss all their always smiling little faces, can’t wait to go back but overall I am pleased I have found such a worthy cause to support where ALL of the donations help the children directly. A little help goes a very long way. ”

Read Guys full report of his time at DGS here. We will also be updating on the progress of the children that Guy is now sponsoring so please check back for news!