The girl from Ulyanovsk traded civilization for slums in Kenya, and here's why

The girl from Ulyanovsk traded civilization for slums in Kenya, and here's why

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28-year-old Vlad Sidorchuk for the past six and a half years living in the Kenyan slums Dunga beach Kisumu. Together with nine like-minded former resident of Ulyanovsk operates within the framework of the charitable mission "Assistance" and helping local children receive an education.

The girl from Ulyanovsk traded civilization for slums in Kenya, and here's whyIn a foreign country also flew a 1.5-year-old son Vlad and her husband Oleg — another member of the mission "Assistance". About the difficult everyday life of couples in the harsh African realities, see below.

The girl from Ulyanovsk traded civilization for slums in Kenya, and here's why

Vlad Sidorchuk and other members of the charity for six and a half years doing what help Kenyan children to get an education. Moreover, the missionaries provide local residents free medical care, clothing, personal hygiene items and other humanitarian aid.

The girl from Ulyanovsk traded civilization for slums in Kenya, and here's why

In doing so, they, being on the African lands, did not work, as the missionary visa is not allowed. All of the money to help the children of members of the organization receive from sponsors. For separate account funds intended for their stay.

The girl from Ulyanovsk traded civilization for slums in Kenya, and here's why

Most of the foods missionaries can't afford, because in Kenya they are very expensive, for example, meat or dairy products. Whereas the children eat the fruits and vegetables they grow here in abundance.

The girl from Ulyanovsk traded civilization for slums in Kenya, and here's why

Vlad says that sometimes they can be very difficult, but all the hardships pay for the surrounding beauty — exotic animals, lake Victoria, mount Kilimanjaro and plenty of greenery.

The girl from Ulyanovsk traded civilization for slums in Kenya, and here's why

Along with Possess amazing nature enjoy her husband and son. Last recently turned 1 year and 7 months. She admits that the boy did not have any vaccinations, despite this he still never was sick, is very active, rapidly evolving and plays everything that comes to hand.

The girl from Ulyanovsk traded civilization for slums in Kenya, and here's why

The people of Kenya to foreigners Europeans are extremely negative. For example, the aboriginal tribe LEWA can Rob the tourist, take him hostage and demand a ransom, and the tribes of the Turkana and Maasai are even worse... But Vlad says that the mission does not offend anyone local know that they help them: feed the children, renovating homes in the rainy season help stuff and drug administration.

The girl from Ulyanovsk traded civilization for slums in Kenya, and here's why

Once a year, Vlad returns to Ulyanovsk, where he enjoys all the pleasures of civilization, resolve issues with documents, meeting with sponsors, and just resting. Then the girl is going to Kenya, where she was waiting for about 500 children for a number of guys responsible charitable mission "Assistance".

Gave birth sydorchuk also in Russia, as in Kenya, it is very expensive and dangerous.

The girl from Ulyanovsk traded civilization for slums in Kenya, and here's why

How many more of Vlad's going to stay in Africa, is not known. But she stresses that her son, when he grows up, he will be able to choose their path in life, and become a missionary it will not make one.

Keywords: Charity | Charity Foundation | Humanitarian aid | Kenya | Mission | Poverty | Education | Sponsor | Slums

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