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Letter: George Michael’s generosity has changed lives in Kenya Letter: George Michael’s generosity has changed lives in Kenya
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Since the death of George Michael, much has been revealed about his generosity, such as the woman on the TV Show Deal or No Deal who received money for IVF treatment from him. What hasn’t been said is that after another contestant on the show mentioned that he was raising money for a project in West Kenya, Michael got in touch and made a donation of £99,000 to this small organisation working with victims of HIV/Aids, called Omwabini, which means rescue.Since the death of George Michael, much has been revealed about his generosity, such as the woman on the TV Show Deal or No Deal who received money for IVF treatment from him. What hasn’t been said is that after another contestant on the show mentioned that he was raising money for a project in West Kenya, Michael got in touch and made a donation of £99,000 to this small organisation working with victims of HIV/Aids, called Omwabini, which means rescue.
The initiative of Mary Bunyasi, Omwabini has grown from a few volunteers to an institution that accommodates and educates 500 children orphaned by Aids. Orphans were initially given help to become self-sufficient – the problem became such that to provide accommodation was the only solution. We set up Friends of Omwabini in the UK many years ago. The initiative of Mary Bunyasi, Omwabini has grown from a few volunteers to an institution that accommodates and educates 500 children orphaned by Aids. Orphans were initially given help to become self-sufficient – the problem became such that to provide accommodation was the only solution. A group of us set up Friends of Omwabini in the UK many years ago.
George Michael’s large donation in 2009 made a huge difference to the project. It is a delight to be able to share with others his great generosity.George Michael’s large donation in 2009 made a huge difference to the project. It is a delight to be able to share with others his great generosity.