Plea for funding after Manx support ceases at Kenyan college

Manx woman Mary Stewart has been in Africa for 28 years

A Manx woman who's been running a college in Kenya for 12 years is searching for a new donor to keep it going.

Former Isle of Man college lecturer Mary Stewart has been working in the African nation since 1991.

She has helped to build a hospital, preschool and college in poor, rural areas.  

For the last ten years staff salaries at the college have been funded by a Manx donor, who has now ceased support.

Ms Stewart is now making a plea for more funding: (play audio)

You can hear the full extended interview with Mary on the podcast "A career in Kenya". 

If you'd like to support Mary or get in touch with her, you can email mary_stewart@manx.net.