Since then, some things have changed. For starters, I’ve learned that there’s a much greater need for support in Kenya than in Uganda because the poverty is equally devastating, but because of several factors, food is much more expensive in Kenya. In order to fill that need, I had to make a tough choice–I had to become a liar. Focusing on Kenya meant that I couldn’t meet the promise of every single book feeding a child. But I made the decision to follow my heart to serve Kenya, and I’m glad I did. Now, every 1.5 books sold feeds a child for a month, and this month we sent our first check to AOET Kenya, kicking off the “Feed the Children” campaign.

Thanks to your support, we’ve sold enough books to feed 469 children so far this year! Here’s an excerpt of a letter sent from Danstone Ilavonga, the administrator of AOET Kenya.

I am glad to inform you officially that the food programme has now kicked off. It is on Tuesday the 28 October, 2008 when we distributed food to thirty Children from Lugulu area who are suffering from HIV / AIDS. We identified these children through Friends Lugulu Hospital who give treatment but do not give food. This had made most of these suffering Children not to comply with medication due to lack of food hence deteriorating health conditions. We thank Hackers for Charity for we know this will go long way in alleviating this pathetic situation that these children have been undergoing and experiencing for along time. At last they have a sigh of relief from the pain and hunger.

So spread the word! We really are making a difference with our Amazon click-throughs. To everyone that purchased the No-Tech Hacking book, I want to personally thank you. I’m glad that so many of you have raved about the book itself, but even if you didn’t care for it, know that you literally saved the life of a child in East Africa by buying it. Also, check out our live banners. Hotlink them, as we will update them as we feed more children. Thanks everyone!