NAIROBI, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese smartphone firm Transsion Holdings on Saturday donated books and color pens to a Kenyan children's home.
The firm, whose brands include Infinix, has been helping Emmanuel New Hope Rescue Center, which is located in the low-income neighborhood of Kayole, for two years, said Amos Zhou, digital marketing manager Infinix Mobility.
"The donations will enable the orphaned children to develop their creative skills so that (they) grow up to become productive citizens," Zhou said.
Saturday's donation, worth 800 U.S. dollars, was made while the children's home was celebrating Mashujaa Day, or Heroes Day.
The children also participated in activities such as face painting, bouncing castles games and card making.
Zhou said that at the end of every month, Infinix employees would volunteer to engage the children in various income-generating activities to help them become more self-reliant.
Jane Kagai, founder of Emmanuel New Hope Rescue Center, thanked the Chinese firm for their contribution, noting that Infinix is now the only donor for the children's home, which has 56 children.
"Through the partnership with the Chinese, we are now able to ensure that the orphaned children can grow up in a stable and secure environment," she said.
Jennifer Kwamboka, who stays at Emmanuel New Hope Rescue Center, said her living conditions have greatly improved since the Chinese began their regular donations.
The 18-year-old, who lost her father 10 year ago, said she will complete high school thanks to the generosity of the Chinese firm.
