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n October half term 2019, Chrissy and Harry travelled to Kenya, to work in the slums of Nairobi – specifically, in the schools supported by the UK charity ‘Porridge and Rice’. They called it an “incredible experience”, which allowed them to fully realise just how fortunate they were themselves. Coming away from the amazing opportunity, they were keen to share their findings and life-changing memories amongst their network in the UK, and they opened up about their experiences in an assembly following the trip. From talking to the children in the slums, it became evident to the Wellingtonians that the food they received was frequently their only meal of the day. Through their work with ‘Porridge and Rice’, Chrissy and Harry were able to provide them with wholesome and filling meals every day. They found it extraordinary to consider how easy it was for them to provide two kilos worth of beans, rice and a porridge-like drink at the price of only £2. The work forced them to reflect on the on-tap nature of their own meals in comparison and was an eye-opening but precious experience. The hard facts of the trip continued when the students took part in conducting a height and weight programme monitoring the children’s growth. Seeing children squeezing their feet into long outgrown trainers was commonplace - they often wore shoes with large holes or even soles completely unattached. Socks frequently lacked toes or heels and often, the childrens feet were exposed. Shoes and clothing are expensive even in the poorest outskirts
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