African Spicy Chickpea Dip, The Vumilia IDP Camp and T-Shirt Sales

 Last summer my daughter Liz went to Kenya to volunteer at a refugee camp for a month. She fell in love with the people there. This week were the Political Elections we pray that it was not violent. I have been in touch with her host mom Cate and she say's they are ok! We are trying to raise money through our T-shirt sales and through donations. The money goes directly to them. We are trying to help them move out of the camp and to feed the children who sometimes go for days without eating. We are looking for more sponsor to help the children go to better schools. I will be sharing the story of Peter who Liz found a sponsor that helped to send him to college. It is a wonderful story. We hope to have many more. Please follow our journey by going to Liz's Facebook link The Vumilia Project . There you can find out how you can help or just follow her journey. 

A message from my daughter Liz:

The 2007 post-election violence ultimately led to the devastating displacement of our friends at the Vumilia IDP camp. By accepting the past, I hope that everyone is able to put tribal and political identities aside, move forward with compassionate intentions and continue to rebuild the beautiful country that is Kenya <3

The tents that the families live in which often get flooded when it rains. 

Couple of the adorable children!

Liz with some of the children from the camp

Some of the women that Liz is trying to help raise money to buy a plot of land
 that will help family's move out of the camp.

Liz brought a bag of rice and beans to camp and fed the children.
Some of them go for days without food.

What a cutie!

Goats that Liz purchased with some of the money that she raised through donations.
One had a baby after Liz left and they named it "Liz". 

T-Shirt Sales

We are selling t-shirts to try and raise money to continue helping the families at the camp. All profits go directly to the families. They sell for $20.00 each and come in Mens sizes S, M and L. To order one you can contact me and I can direct you on how to purchase one. We will be ordering women's sizes in the next batch. 

We are not a Non For Profit yet but hopes to be soon.

Feed ~ Resettle ~ Educate ~ Empower

African Spicy Chickpea Dip

This is a really good appetizer which is like a hummus and can be served with crackers or pita chips. I put it in a pita pocket and toped it with red pepper slices, cucumber slices and kale. It was so yummy!

Serves 4 (Gluten Free) (Soy Free) (Quick & Easy)

 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
 3 tablespoons of minced shallots
 2 tablespoons of chopped jalapenos
 1 garlic cloves, minced
 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. In a food processor, add garbanzo beans, shallots, jalapeno, garlic, and ginger and process until well mixed. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.

 2. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, mustard, turmeric, cayenne, salt, and pepper and mix well. Stir lemon juice mixture into garbanzo bean mixture until well-combined. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend. Serve chilled or at room temperature.