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USC Chef Cooks Up Future for African Orphans

Thursday October 29, 2009
by Terri T. Johnson, The Almanac
http://www.thealmanac.net/ALM/Story/10-28-SH-Hekima-p
**posted with permission from The Almanac**

Mt. Lebanon Woman Sets Up Home for Girls in Kenya 

Thursday July 9, 2009
by Mary Niederberger, Pittsburgh Post Gazette
 

Investment in Kenya's Future

Wednesday July 8, 2009

by Dana Greene, National Catholic Reporter

http://ncronline.org/news/investment-kenya%E2%80%99s-future

 

Husdon Grad Plans Return to Kenya

March 11, 2009

by Dorothy Makulis, Hudson Hub Times

http://www.hudsonhubtimes.com/news/article/4543042

 

Letters to the editors/South: Despite turmoil in Kenya, Hekima Place still active
Thursday, January 10, 2008
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Top Students from Kenya visit city to enjoy parties, customs
Thursday, December 13, 2007

by Mary Niederberger, Pittsburgh Post Gazette

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Hekima Trip to RomeBENEDICT XVI
GENERAL AUDIENCE
St Peter's Square
Wednesday, 2 May 2007
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African school gives girls future and volunteers a way to help
Fox Chapel couple among volunteers giving time, money to school in Kenya, founded by former Mt. Lebanon woman
Thursday, September 06, 2007
By Mary Niederberger, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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African journeys: South Hills residents travel to Kenya to help out with orphanage
Thursday, August 02, 2007
By Mary Niederberger, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Thursday, March 23, 2006
By Mary Niederberger, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"The thing about Africa is that everything is so real and bright and in your face. No subtleties. All the good is next to the evil. All the beauty right beside the ugliness of death and poverty. It's Good Friday and Easter Sunday all rolled up and served up side by each
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Mt. Lebanon woman is starting a residence for orphaned girls in Kenya
Thursday, August 11, 2005
By Mary Niederberger, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
When her husband died of cancer in December 2001, Kate Fletcher found herself faced with the question that is common among the widowed: "What do I do with the rest of my life?" After about a year of soul searching, Fletcher decided to travel to Nairobi, Kenya, to work with orphaned and abandoned children who are HIV-infected. After nine months at the Nyumbani Hospice/Orphanage in Nairobi, Fletcher
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Mt. Lebanon woman's vision takes her into Africa
By Karen Cooper
For the Tribune-Review
Thursday, July 26, 2007
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Pittsburgh Professional Magazine
September 2007
"A Life of Charity"
South Hills woman makes it her mission to help Kenya’s forgotten girls
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Contact Information Changes

Please be aware that some of our contact information has changed. Any questions can be addressed to the emails provided.

 

July News

The start of the summer fundraising has begun, with Kate's arrival to Pittsburgh. Learn more about her upcoming events here!

June Newsletter

Updates direct from Kate on the girls, property, and events for June! Click around for all the up-to-date information!

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Outdoor Yoga Event

 Want a new way to support a good cause? Come to the Outdoor Yoga Session! A great way to meet fellow supporters, and learn basic yoga poses along with meditation techniques! Hope to see you there!

Spring 2010 Newsletter

The Spring 2010 Newsletter is up for viewing! Read about the new property and updates of the girls for the coming year.

March News from Kenya

Please check the latest newsletter for March updates!

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New Volunteer Process

Dear Volunteers of Hekima Place,

For all new volunteers, there are new regulations that must be met before going over to Hekima Place. Please see the Volunteers tab for more information.

 

Thank you,

Hekima Place Board

December news from Kate

Please read the current news of Hekima Place for December!

The Girl Effect

Check out this link! It shows how important it is for girls to receive an education, and the effect it has on families, communities, and girls themselves! Also located in our Friends section.

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