Ex-drug addicts find personal growth in a garden
Nairobi, Feb. 27 -- Seventeen years ago, the Mwiki dumpsite in Nairobi was not a place for recreational activities for organisations, groups, or children.
It was a filthy site. But today it is a beautiful vibrant garden with flowers, shrubs, trees, beehives and poultry. It has become a garden where Nairobi residents can come and while away time as they enjoy nature.
The group behind this transformation is a team of 30 youths known as Kasarani Simplicity, led by co-founder Simon Gitonga. Looking for a pastime and a source of income to keep them away from drug abuse and engaging in criminal activities, they decided to give the dumpsite a facelift. Now the former drug addicts are finding personal growth in the rehabilitated garden.
Their ...
Click here to read full article from source
To read the full article or to get the complete feed from this publication, please
Contact Us.