AINA's Children's Home is close to 'Nchiru, a village belonging to the district of Meru, one of the major cities of Kenya. We are 250 km from Nairobi, not far from the equator and at an altitude of 1500mt above sea level. The climate is equatorial, with frequent rainy spells in November, April and May. The vegetation is lush: banana, mango, papaya and avocado trees grow along the dirt roads outside the village. Our neighbours are families from 'Nchiru, often with many children: they are mainly peasants and farmers, sometimes small traders or shop keepers. Near the AINA's Children's Home one can find the large "Father Francis Children village" committed to helping and educating street children. It is a center supported by the "Friends of St. Francis", an Italian charity that often also cooperates with the Aina' Home.