In the last few days, life has decided to remind us that it has a harsher side too, and no matter how much we try, despite all the love and tenderness we put into Kasisi – where there is health, illness lurks in the background, and where there is life, there is always death around the corner. We had not yet had time to fully accept the fact that Emmanuel had passed away from us 2 days ago, when yesterday came further devastating news: Gabriel has died.
The last three weeks were a fight for his life. In this attempt to ward off death each day, a ray of hope shone brighter and brighter, that we would succeed, that we would pull the boy out of hunger disease. Unfortunately, his weakened body could not cope with kidney failure. The boy passed away surrounded by LOVE and the best of care.
A school kit includes notebooks, allowing children to study at home. It also includes a pair of shoes, which, if not for Kasisi, they would have to borrow from their siblings. And finally, a delicious, healthy sandwich in the backpack, which gives them the energy they need for their studies. Just like the sandwich their mother would prepare. You can pack one into their backpack today—from right here, from your own home.