Veronica Mueni

Name: Veronica Mueni

Age: 24

Family: Veronica is a single mother with an 11 month old baby.

Background information: Veronica used to work as a house help for a family in Thika. One day, the father of the house locked her in a room and raped her. He instructed the security guards working in the estate not to let her out and as a result Veronica was unable to access any help. Tragically, not only did Veronica’s rape lead to her impregnation, she also contracted HIV.

Veronica came to AfCiC’s legal advice service, Kenya Children’s Legal Aid Work (KLAW) for help. KLAW made many reports to Thika Police Station but, despite many promises the culprit would be brought to justice, no tangible results have been achieved. AfCiC continues to provide Veronica with counselling and she has recently become involved in Hear Our Voice, the charity’s advocacy through drama project.

Veronica still struggles to come to terms with what has happened to her. She now has a beautiful daughter and despite the terrible way in which she was conceived, Veronica continues to love her. It is her greatest desire to care for the child and provide her with a better future.

Veronica has started a small charcoal business with money given to her by well wishers. However, the business does not have enough supplies to be able to cater for an adequate number of clients. As a result, her profits are small and often insufficient. Through Family Sponsorship, Veronica could be given the opportunity to start a proper business which would allow her to rebuild her life despite recent misfortune.

Sadly there are many cases like Veronica’s and countless families living in poverty who need our help. Without the generosity of people like you, AfCiC simply can’t meet the current demand for support.

For more information on how you can help someone like Veronica, please email sponsorship at actionchildren dot org.

Added:  Jan 09