Local Woman to Speak About Volunteer Work with AIDS/HIV Orphans in Africa

“If you educate a boy, you will get an educated man. But when you educate a girl, you educate a community.”

This is the philosophy of Kate Fletcher, founder of Hekima Place, a home in Kenya for girls orphaned primarily by HIV/AIDS.  
At “My Journey to Hekima Place,” local folks will hear an inspirational story from Lorraine Bridy, volunteer coordinator from Hekima Place at 7 p.m. June 19 at the Peters Township Public Library.

Bridy, of Mt. Lebanon, will discuss the founding of the orphanage, her decision to volunteer there, the facts about HIV/AIDS orphans in Africa, and her experiences with the children. 
Through videos Lorraine has recorded at Hekima Place, the audience will be able to personally meet some of the children.  

Her presentation will conclude with a recorded interview of Pittsburgh native Kate Fletcher, who founded Hekima Place in 2005. The home, located in Kiserian, Kenya, outside Nairobi, opened with just 10 girls but has grown to 60 children. The girls are given a loving, faith-based home with nutritious meals, health care, and, most important, an education to enable them to succeed on their own once their schooling is completed.   

Those interested in attending may register by emailing programs@ptlibrary.org or call 724-941-9430.

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