Natural pest control for your garden is a challenge. You need to be mindful of beneficial beetles, moths and wasps so they are not destroyed. Spraying neem oil works gradually since it causes insects to loose interest in reproducing. Spraying with insecticidal soap...
Advancing Climate Change
In July 2018, an Earth Saver mentioned the concern scientists had over the weakening of the Gulf Stream which affects sea level rise, heat waves, harsher winter weather and rainfall in America, Europe and Africa. At this time there is concern about a “blob” of cold...
Together for Kenya COVID Update
Kenya is considered an emerging country in the world. In 2020/21 they experienced the same fears and health issues as other countries regarding COVID, To date Kenya has had 3300 deaths and 173K cases from the virus. Vaccinations do not appear to be an option. Parents,...
Methane Gas
Scientists have discovered that in the last twenty years methane gas has had a warming effect 80 times greater than carbon dioxide. This means that the gas and oil industry has helped cause climate change more than previously estimated. To reach this conclusion...
Erosion Prevention
It takes 100 years for an inch of topsoil to form naturally. Yet with our current erosion we may lose more than eight times that in the next 15 years. Our extreme climate change weather may increase these losses. Good farming/gardening practices can help prevent...
Growing Up Scared: How Together for Kenya Helps Rescue Kenyan Children
Child-headed households are increasing in occurrence in Kenya. These households are the result of challenges such as severe poverty, domestic violence and parental deaths due to HIV/AIDS and substance abuse. Unfortunately the children suffer. Together for Kenya in...
Indoor Air Quality
Improve your indoor air quality by: 1) not smoking, 2) changing AC and heater filters regularly, 3) opening window, doors when using household chemicals, 4) using eco-friendly cleaning products, 5) ventilating cooking fumes, and 6) consider adding a home filtration...
Learn How Christ and St Luke’s Is Strengthening Kenya’s Health System
Nazareth Mission Hospital is a non-profit faith based hospital located in Kiambu County/Nairobi Kenya. Founded in 1964, it has grown into a referral hospital with a capacity of 220 beds and serving 60,000 patients annually. The population in this area is...
November 2021 Steering Committee Update
The Steering Committee wanted to update all of you on what has been happening with the renovation efforts. Over the next few weeks, the progress in the connector between the Parish House and Lloyd Hall will become much more visible. We are now at the point where the...