One of the goals of Project Kenya Sisters Schools is to create collaborative partnerships between North America and Kenya. One such partnership has been started between PA-MOJA and ‘Lee’s Shop,’ a small consignment store in Nova Scotia.
This summer, PA-MOJA volunteer, Alison Stuart, 
brought colourful soapstone carved animals, hand-carved wooden spoons and a wide variety of hand-made jewelery to ‘Lee’s Shop.’ The shop’s creator, Lee Van Amerongen, sells them to local residents and tourists.
Despite some physical and mental challenges, Lee has established a remarkable business in the small town of Canning, Nova Scotia. The shop gives Lee the ability to make a living and contribute to the community. Lee cannot communicate conventionally and wears a helmet to protect against frequent seizures; however, he has learned to use an iPad voice-to-speech application so he is able to communicate. 
With a volunteer supporting his hand, Lee typed “Well, Alison, I am so glad to see you and I love all this stuff.”
Lee generously donates the majority of the 
profits from the sale of the items to PA-MOJA; the money is used to support bursary and infrastructure programs. Each purchase of the Kenya goods supports Lee’s shop, PA-MOJA and Kenyan artisans.
Thank you, Lee. We appreciate all your support. You are making a big difference to the children in Kenya by helping them go to school.
Silvia Knittel
PA-MOJA Director
Love that!…Thank you Lee 🙂
Great initiative! A win win for all concerned:)
Hi guys. I am Alison’s mom. I accompanied her to Lee’s Shop. I first met Lee a few years ago, through my friend, Wayne Ward, who has been Lee’s care giver, most mornings, for many years. Lee has been near death, many times. To watch this young man deal with his infirmities, both mental and physical, changes ones outlook on life. Let’s all of us keep up our support as best we can! m.
I Lee am so thrilled to be a part of PA-MOJA. Thankyou for the opportunity that you have given me.. This is a great way to educate people about those in other countries and about poverty. Thankyou Lee and Sharon {support worker}.
I think this is amazing. Lee, his caregiver, his community – what a great example of people supporting each other in meaningful ways. Everyone benefits.