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A New Beginning

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It’s Rainy Season in Mombasa

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Moses Ontuga – A Success Story

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Golf fund raiser

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Our Kenyan “A Team”

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Car Boot Sale – 05/08/07

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1st House Foundations !!

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Clothes Collection Summer 2007

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Building continues in the hot hot heat!

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Crib Collection Guardian Angels Church, Bury

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Good Life Orphanage 1st Charity Ball

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Latest Update & Photos 1st March 2008

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Soooooooo Hot!

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It Has Been A Great Week …

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The First Children!

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A Typical Monday in Mombasa

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Heading Home

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Fund Raising in Northern Ireland

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1st Official Visitors 14th May 2008

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New Queens of the Car Boot

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The Williams Family

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Kevin’s Surprise Visit June 2008

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Pride of Eireann Awards – Manchester 13/06/08

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Fund Raising in Northern Ireland Part 2

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Oh What a Night!!

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Fund Raising at Guardian Angels

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Back in Kenya

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Latest Additions to the Orphanage 01/12/08

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An Early Christmas Present for Collins & Rachel

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Christmas Day at The Good Life

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What no NHS !!!!

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2008 At The Good Life Orphanage

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A quick planning update

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1 Year on at The Good life Orphanage

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St Patrick’s Day Celebrations – Manchester 2009

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Helen’s Story

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Future Plans

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Yusuf & Julius – Twin Boys

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Our Wonderful Supporters & Fund Raisers

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July Update from The Good Life

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September Update from The Good Life

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TGLO – A Volunteer’s View

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A Look Back on 2009

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2010 – A New Year @ The Good Life Orphanage

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A Reprieve from the Heat !!

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3rd Good Life Charity Ball

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Our New Children @ The GLO May – Sept 2010

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Cath’s Blog – My Visit to Kenya July 2010

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First Visit from a New Volunteer

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Friday Funday at the Orphanage

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Not-so-lazy Sundays

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Few Updates on the Kids

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The Three Wise Men

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Climbing Kilimanjaro for The Good Life Orphanage – Part I

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Climbing Kilimanjaro for The Good Life Orphanage – Part II

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2011 – Update Naomi Kemunto

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New Year, New Additions to the GLO Family

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February Update

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Monika & Dan, The Story So Far

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Dan’s GLO Blog So Far !!!

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St Pat’s Hooley – 12th March 2011

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Helen’s Run – Coniston 14+ – 10th April 2011

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GLO 1st Sports Day – 18th April 2011

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Eliot’s London Marathon 2011

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Easter Weekend 2011 @ The GLO

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Wheelchair Trial

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Our latest addition – Baby Brendan

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Happy Daze Arrives 14/05/11

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Monika’s Report

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Double Ironman Mission Accomplished!

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July 2011 – Update

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Saying Goodbye to Monika & Dan

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The Powell Family 3 Peaks Challenge

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The Opening of St Bernadette’s & St Mary’s School

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Mulberry Bush Nurseries

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Fundraising in South Wales – Colm & Sue’s Party

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The Wilburn Family vist the GLO Again

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Mwaka and Kanoti arrive at the GLO – 25th August 2011

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St Bernadette’s & St Mary’s Pupils attend the 75th Anniversary Loreto Celebrations

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Clare & Michael’s African Adventure – GLO Style – Part 1

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Clare & Michael’s African Adventure – GLO Style – Part 2

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Welcome back to Kenya

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Jiggers !

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Our African adventure: Inspiration, dedication, hope!

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Return Visit to The GLO October 2011

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Good Life Orphanage 2012 Calendars

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Fund Raising in Carndonagh, Co Donegal

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Prize Giving Day @ St Bernadette & St Mary’s School 01/12/11

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Abdullah Visits Home

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Collins & Rachael find their brother – Mercy’s Blog Entry

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Kukri Sports Barnfest

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Our memories of Africa and the Orphanage 2011

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Very Good Samaritans

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Kim, Vincent, Stuart & Marie’s Climb November 2011

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Maria & Nuala’s Trip to The GLO

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St Anne’s Parish, Manchester

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A Life Changing Experience – Laura’s Story

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Medical Outreach Day 19th November

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GLO Christmas Gala Dance

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Mama B & Mama Jane’s Return Visit – November 2011

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2011 – A Brillant Year for Volunteers @ The GLO

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Christmas Day 2011 @ The GLO

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A Happy, Healthy & Peaceful New Year from The GLO

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Back to work !!

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Derick Arrives at the GLO

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Our Latest Addition !!

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Derrick goes to School

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Jimmy’s Adoption Process

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Ngumbao Charo’s Story

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A New Home for Baby Alan

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Lisa’s Departure from The GLO

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V.I.P. Guests Visit

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Isabella’s New Life

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Kilroe House Birthday 8th March 2012

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Official Opening of St Bernadette & St Mary’s School 17th March 2012 – Part 1

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St Anne’s Parish support The GLO

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St Mary’s Teacher Training College Visits The GLO

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Fionnghuala starts her new life

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O’Malley House Day Celebrations

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Asante Sana Lorraine from The GLO xxx

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O’Malley House Day Celebrations Part 2

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Lorraine’s Blog – My Visit to The GLO February 2012 – Part 1

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Lorraine’s Blog – My Visit to The GLO February 2012 – The Set-Up

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Lorraine’s Blog – My Visit to The GLO February 2012 – The Hard Work !!

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Lorraine’s Blog – How you can help????

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Naomi Update

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New Improved Posta Service (we hope) !!

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Rosemary’s Memories of The GLO Part 2

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Update on Lawrence

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A Very Special Child – Michelle

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Volunteering @ The GLO – Mwango Dogo

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Let me introduce myself – George Ayeiko – GLO Social Worker

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Saidi – A Special Child

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A New Addition !!

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Winnie’s Story

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Aisha Ali’s Story

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Kari & Andrew’s First Impressions – June 2012

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Esther’s Visit

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In search of the next Mariga

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The Great Manchester Swim 1st July 2012

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New arrival Magarstone Kazungu

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Madaraka Day Celebrations

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Don’t feed the animals. If you can help it

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Auntie Christine arrives @ The GLO

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Debra & Joyce go home

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Daniel’s Story

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Match Report, Sunday 15th July 2012 – St Bernadette & St Mary’s -v- Mtwapa Infant Catholic Church

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Back to School !!

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Kay Kodogo Leaves The GLO

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R.I.P ZUHURI BOTI

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Selfridges Fashion Fundraiser with Win Naturally

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CCI Jiggers Campaign

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Karibu, Karibu

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Helen completes The Berlin Marathon

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Evening Reading Club

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Suffolk GLO Quiz Night

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Munyau arrives @ The GLO

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A Trip to the Beach (interviews & article by Collins Otiento)

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Baby Ruth/ Tumani’s Short Stay

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Niamh’s Visit to The GLO

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Alexander’s Fund Raiser

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Raymond & Mary arrive @ The GLO

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Asante Sana Mulberry Bush Nursery

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1st Blog Of Christmas – Summer Camp St Bernadette Mary School 2012

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2nd Blog Of Christmas – Mama Jane’s 4th Visit to The GLO

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3rd Blog of Christmas – Summer Camp 2012 by Abdalla Chogo

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4th Blog of Christmas – Top 10 GLO Photos 2012

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5th Blog of Christmas – Final Day of School Year @ St Bernadette Mary School

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6th Blog of Christmas – Top Ten 2012 St Bernadette Mary School Photos

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7th Blog of Christmas – The St Bernadette Mary Spirit Award 2012

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8th Blog of Christmas – Maria & Nuala climb Kilimanjaro for The GLO

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9th Blog of Christmas – A Christmas message from Mercy, our GLO Manager

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10th Blog of Christmas – Registration Day @ St Bernadette Mary School

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11th Blog of Christmas – Who are the lucky children?

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12th Blog of Christmas – With Love from Lawrence

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Christmas Celebrations @ The GLO

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A Special St. Stephen’s Day

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Mama Edna’s Story

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Iddi & William appeal for help

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SBM School – Newsletter January 2013

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My Life as a Girl Child by Magdalene Kai

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The GLO Newsletter Jan/Feb 2013

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Abbas & Vikki join The GLO Staff

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World Book Day @ The GLO

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Happy Birthday Kilroe House

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Kaleso & Amina arrive at The GLO

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Our Latest Additions

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A Message from Andrew

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Happy Easter from The GLO

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Chrissi & Midge’s Message

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Claire’s Story

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Snake Bite !!!

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St Bernadette Mary School Girls Football Team

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Our Latest Addition Baby Mike

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The role of parents in the academia of their children

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Mary’s Great Fundraising Feat for The GLO

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Baby Mike is reunited with Mama Emily

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Roisin’s New Life

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Cynthia & Sidi

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Volunteering @ The GLO – Andrew Houghton

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Sports @ St Bernadette Mary School Part 1

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Sports @ St Bernadette Mary School Part 2

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Fight Night – 12th April 2013

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Grace Kenga’s Story

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Great Manchester Swim – 20th July 2013

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Volunteering @ The GLO (Laura’s Story)

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An amazing trip to The Gede Ruins – By Collins Otieno

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My Favourite Moment – Mairead Sweeney

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Welcome Back Mass – 03/09/13

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Playtime @ The Good Life Orphanage

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A Helping Hand

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Volunteering @ The GLO – Ruth’s Story (Part 1)

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Volunteering @ The GLO – Ruth’s Story (Deuxième partie)

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Levis Karisa’s Story

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Uncle Hemed

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‘Rainbow’ Charity Week 2013 Raises £6430

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St Bernadette Mary’s KG1 Registration Day

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Dromore to Mombasa – The O’Neill Family Blog

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Here is Hansey Andrew

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Neema Kazungu – St Bernadette Mary Spirit Award Winner 2013

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Update on our 2013 New Additions to our GLO Family – Part 1

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The Lucky Ones

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Fundraising in the Big Smoke

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GLO Volunteers 2013 – Part 1

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GLO Volunteers 2013 – Part 2

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Mama Mary is Catholic Woman of the Year

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Update on our 2012 New Additions to our GLO Family – Part 2

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A trip to Nguuni

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Transition House – 2013 GLO Project

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2 Years since our last visit…

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The First Time Volunteer

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A Pre-Christmas visit to Matandale

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Christmas Day 2013 @ The Good Life Orphanage

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Phaustine Mlota Godfrey – Top Performer St Bernadette Mary School

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Life at The Good Life Orphanage – January 2014

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St Bernadette Mary School Elections February 2014 – By Mr Sylvester

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Our Special Children’s Progress during 2013

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Spreading Their Wings

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Spreading Their Wings – Part 2

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Opening of GLO Transition House – 8th March 2014

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Kwaheri Solomon

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A New Arrival at The GLO – Constance

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Sandra’s New Eye

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Welcome Visitors to The Good Life Orphanage by Uncle Hemed

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Easter Celebrations at The Good Life Orphanage

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Precious, Marvelous & Nyevu – Update May 2014

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A Message from Andrew

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Drug & Child Abuse Workshop @ The GLO & SBM School

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A New Addition to our GLO Family – Baby Halima

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Goodbye to Branken & David

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Happy Birthday Ade

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Day of the African Child

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Fundraising @ St Peter’s R.C Church Middleton

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Jiggers !!

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Updates on our new additions

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Fundraising with a Difference, Mary-Anne & Ciaran

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Life @ The Good Life Orphanage

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Kwaheri Naomi Karisa

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Kwaheri Vikki

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Asante Sana Michaela

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Happy Birthday Flynn House & Keogh House

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Update Michelle & Kevin

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St Bernadette Mary School’s Fun Day

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Our Miracle – Baby Chea

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St Bernadette Mary’s Poetry Project

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No N.H.S.

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Asante Sana Rooney Fish

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The Spirit of St Bernadette Mary Award 2014

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Sammy’s Story

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Beth’s Surprise Visit – November 2014

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A Christmas Message from Sister Prisca

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Christmas Day Celebrations 2014

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New Year’s Day Celebrations

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Kwaheri Mwaka

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GLO Shamba Development 2015 – Part 1

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The next step for Sammy & Evans

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Clinic Day @ St Bernadette Mary School

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Asante Sana Learning Space NI

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Off to High School for Everlyne, Juliet & Cosmos

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Kilroe House Birthday by Anne Njeri

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Shainuru & Nuru Juma join O’Malley House

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1st Visit to Nairobi for Joel & Vincent

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Enjoying the Sports Curriculum @ St Bernadette Mary School

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Happy Birthday O’Malley House – April 6th 2015

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Kwaheri Julius

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Update on our Triplets – May 2015

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Aga Khan PYP Exhibition – May 2015

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Music Workshop – Mr Stephen Kinyungu

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Our New IT/Technical Block

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Meet Lucy our Counselor

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SBM Achiever’s Party

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Fun Day at Mbewau Academy – Asante Sana Joshua & Jenny

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The Day of the African Child – 16/06/15

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Pre-teens Shopping Day by Ali Muta (aged 11years 2mths)

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Extra assistance for the pupils of SBM School

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Update from The GLO – July 2015

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St Bernadette Mary School Motivation Trip

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Progress on IT/Technical Block

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Making a difference – Millie & Caitlin McKenna

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Karibu Betty Nabwire Kamau to The GLO Family

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Stephen’s Story

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Goodbye Little Gerald

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Our IT/Technical Block – 1st October 2015

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Emma’s return visit to The GLO

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St. Bernadette Mary School – Standard 8 K.C.P.E.

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Closing Day of 2015 School Year @ SBM School

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Volunteers @ The GLO & SBM School in 2015

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Update on IT/Technical Block

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1st Blog of Christmas – The Good Life Orphanage Gala Dinner

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2nd Blog of Christmas – My Hopes & Aspirations Cynthia Chabetty

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3rd Blog of Christmas – Volunteering @ The GLO by Brendan Coleman

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4th Blog of Christmas – Counselling within The GLO & SBM School

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5th Blog of Christmas My Story – By Leah Onesmus

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6th Blog of Christmas – Kid’s Fun Day 2015

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7th Blog of Christmas – My Hopes & Aspirations by Collins

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8th Blog of Christmas – Now my life is good by Neema Kazungu

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9th Blog of Christmas – GLO Update 2015

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10th Blog of Christmas – St Bernadette Mary School KG1 Admissions

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11th Blog of Christmas – Volunteering @ The GLO by Frank Mbuya

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12th Blog of Christmas – Kwaheri Abdhalla

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Christmas 2015 @ The Good Life Orphanage

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Adam & Habiba leave The GLO

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Hamisi, Kanoti & Moses move to The Transition House

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Abdallah’s First Month at Work

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Collins’ High School Adventure Begins

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Happy Maguire House Day – 17th January 2016

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A Busman’s holiday for Ade

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Kilroe House Birthday – 2016

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Easter Celebrations @ The GLO

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A trip to Kilifi to see Abdallah

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O’Malley House Birthday – Rama Faida

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Caleb the Artist

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All the way from Salt Lake City

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Our New IT Laboratory

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Update on our New Arrivals – June 2016

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Trip to Haller Park

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Happy Birthday McKenna Boys Wing – GLO Transition House

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My Story – Clara Mbeyu Beja

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Our latest addition to The GLO Family – Felister aged 2 years

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SBM School Update – Term 2

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SBM School – Athletics Update July 2016

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SBM School Choir in Nairobi

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Another GLO Miracle – Little Sherry

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Update on Betty Nambwire – One Year On

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Aspirations of our High School Students – By Joseph Karanja Senior Teacher

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1st Home Visit for Lawrence by Lucy Wamalwa (GLO Counsellor)

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A Trip to Mombasa International Show

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Happy Birthday Flynn & Keogh Houses

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I.C.T. Literacy @ SBM School – Peter Keyruby

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Margaret’s Story by Lucy Wamalwa – GLO Counsellor

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SBM School Closing Day – 2016 Academic Year

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Karibu Winfred, our new Occupational Therapist

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The Spirit of St Bernadette Mary School 2016

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Mama Waseema’s visit to The GLO 2016

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St Bernadette Mary School K.C.P.E. Examinations 2016

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1st Blog of Christmas – Kwaheri Saidi Karisa

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2nd Blog of Christmas – Our Very Fleeting Visit to the GLO

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3rd Blog of Christmas – Njeri’s Trip to Nyandarua County

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4th Blog of Christmas – Omagh to Mombasa, what a Trip !!

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5th Blog of Christmas – 2016 @ St Bernadette Mary School

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6th Blog of Christmas – Angel & Anne’s Trip to Kisumu

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7th Blog of Christmas – Our 12 Favourite Photos from 2016

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8th Blog of Christmas – 2016 @ The Good Life Orphanage

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9th Blog of Christmas – Another String to our Bow

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10th Blog of Christmas – Developing our Health & Social Care Department

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11th Blog of Christmas – Collins’ 1st Year at High School

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12th Blog of Christmas – Manchester to Mombasa; It’s a wonderful life.

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A New Academic Year & New KG1 Pupils

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January Update from SBM School

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January 2017 Update from The GLO

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I.C.T Literacy @ SBM School

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Major Success in K.C.P.E Examinations

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No Place Like Home

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Happy Birthday Kilroe House

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A Change of Guard @ SBM School

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Amina’s story

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SBM School Debating Society by Madam Milka

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Easter Trip to Simba Hills by Hemed Jumaa

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St Bernadette Mary School Fun Day – by Peter Keyruby

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#Makingadifference

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A Trip to Haller Park for SBM Lower Primary Classes

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Happy Birthday McKenna Transition House

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SBM School Update – July 2017

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Our Occupational Therapy Department – Nine Months Later

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St Bernadette Mary School Music Team in Kakamega

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Farewell John Samuel R.I.P.

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Goodbye to Raymond & Mary Odhiambo

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Karibu Crossroads Fellowship Centre

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A trip to Mombasa International Show

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Kevoo’s Interview

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The Hayes Family Trip to Mombasa by Ruby

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My 1st Trip to Nairobi by Harrison Mgoti

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Staff Training @ The GLO & SBM School

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Spirit of St Bernadette Mary School 2017

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A Special Treat

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2017 @ The GLO – Annual Update from Mercy

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2017 @ SBM School by Mr Joe

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Developing our Occupational Therapy Department in 2018

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A 2nd Chance for Hamisi & Jummanne

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My Hopes and aspirations in 2018 By Hemed Jumaa

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A New Year, A Fresh Perspective

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#MakingaDifference

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Happy Birthday Kilroe House

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Our 10th Anniversary Celebrations @ The Monastery Manchester

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Our 2018 Sewing Room Class

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Happy 10th Birthday O’Malley House

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Neema’s Next Step

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A trip to Kwale Eye Clinic by Hemed Jumaa

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The Day of the African Child

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Happy Birthday McKenna Transition House

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Another Milestone for SBM School Music Department

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Volunteering @ The GLO – The Most Amazing Experience!

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A Happy Outcome for Baby Masha

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Another milestone for St Bernadette Mary School

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SBM School @ The National Music Festival

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A Warm Welcome

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An urgent appeal for a life-saving operation

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K.C.P.E. Examination time @ SBM School – GLO Candidates

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Farewell to 2018 Academic Year @ SBM School

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Kid’s Fun Day @ Crossroads by Brenda Mzungu

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A New Business Opportunity for Faith & Helen

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Jambo & Karibu 2019 – Part 1

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St. Bernadette Mary School Update

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A Random Act of Kindness

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New Additions to The McKenna Transition House

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Rudia Sodo Update

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Hello from Shainuru & Nuru

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Computer Studies @ SBM School by Vincent Kopo

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Our own GLO Miracle – Saidi

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East or West, Home is Best

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The Home Stretch – Finishing Strong – by Mr Jairus

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3rd Term for our PP1 Pupils

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K.C.P.E. 2019 @ SBM School – Jairus Kyalo – Deputy Head

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Volunteering at The GLO – Juliet Kidula

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Sheila’s Special Treat by Brenda Mzungu

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Happy Christmas from The GLO

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Back to School !!

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Next Step to Adulthood

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Happy Birthday Kilroe House

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My Favourite Place !! (Part 1)

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My Favourite Place !! (Part 2)

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Life in Lockdown

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What next for Stephen ?

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A Welder in the Making

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Changing Lives @ SBM School

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Working in Lockdown – Rudia Sodo Update

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Re-opening Occupational Therapy Unit

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Hello from Melisa

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Education during a Pandemic

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Hello from Rama

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Back to School …. For Class 4 & Class 8

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Christmas 2020 at The GLO

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Karibu 2021 – It feels good to be back

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Madam Phelister R.I.P.

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Easter Time at The GLO

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The Day of the African Child 2021

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PP1 Registration Day 2021

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Thank You Mulberry Bush Nursery Group

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Spirit of St Bernadette Mary School 2020 (Belated)

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Update on Brenda Mzungu

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Preparation Time for Class 8

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2021 Day of General Discussion

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New Uniforms @ St Bernadette Mary School

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Happy Christmas

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Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022 Part 1

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Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022 Part 2

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Karibu 2022

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A Business Woman Now – Deborah’s Story

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K.C.P.E. Examination 2021

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Another success story – Brian

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Ali’s Story

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National Children Assembly Day

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Hello from Hattie’s House Staff

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A Trip to Malindi – Part 1 By Grace Lulu

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A Trip to Malindi – Part 2 by Grace Lulu

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SBM School Term 3 Ahead !!

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A Welcome Return to The GLO

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End of an Era @ SBM School

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Our latest Intern – Lucky Lewa

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Christmas 2022 @ The GLO & Beyond

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Best Times @ The GLO

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The Next Chapter for Grace Lulu

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PP1 Intake @ SBM School

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