Bad news

Due to the heavy rains the last couple of months, early this morning there was a flash flood in Mathare. One died, three are injured and many more missing and about 300 homeless. The river overflowed due to the rains and swept the "houses" away. I texted George to see how bad the school was struck and he answered that most of the children in the school were affected and one of the teachers completely homeless. I can't believe how hard their life is and it is so unfair that during this semester there has been fires, mudslides and now, a flash flood.
I mailed a group of Swedes who are going for a visit on thursday and asked them to bring blankets, clothes, shoes, pots and what ever they could and forget about the usual toiletpaper, lightbulbs and chalk. I am visiting next week and are planning a trip this weekend to a local market where the blankets are cheap. I also asked my mother to take a look in her and my sisters closet to find clothes they can spare. She is quite small, so the students can fit in her stuff.
I feel quite worried and discouraged, but hopefully I can help the community in this very tough situation.

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