A Nest of Hope and Love: Villa Teag Children's Home in Dandora Slum
Historically, there have been cases of alleged oppression linked to Islamic teachings. These allegations have mostly been directed towards the women who practice Islam. However, every practicing Muslim is governed by the ‘ Five Pillars of Islam ’; Shahada (الشهادة) – the declaration of faith, Salat (صلاة) –prayer, Zakat (زكاة) – obligatory charity, Sawm (صوم) fasting during the month of Ramadan (رمضان) and Hajj (حج) – pilgrimage to holy sites in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Mrs. Zaria Adhiambo Omwayi is the byword of Islamic themes in acts of charity. She is the co-founder & current Executive Director of Villa Teag Children’s Home in Dandora, Kenya. In 2003, Zaria together with her professional comrade Hon. Mugabe Were (deceased) embarked on an ardent journey to provide residential care to 90+ children. After the tragic demise of the late Hon. Were in 2008, Zaria resolved to continue with the work despite the grief, rough transition & falling out of donors & partne...