From The Mid-West to Kenya: Clean Ireland Recycling Helps Build New Disability Centre
Clean Ireland Recycling is backing Irish charity Project ESPWA in building a new disability centre in Bamba, Kenya, set to open in early 2026. The facility, which will cater to hundreds of children and adults with disabilities, has been steadily taking shape through multiple volunteer missions from Ireland. Headquartered in Shannon, Co Clare, Clean Ireland Recycling is providing building materials that are scarce locally, including timber, door locks, hinges, electrical sockets and switches. The shipment recently left Cork Port bound for Kenya. Managing Director Brian Lyons, who has a son with disabilities, will travel to Bamba with volunteers in February 2026 to help complete the centre. Lyons said the project is “very much driven by personal connections,” particularly the inspiration of long-time ESPWA volunteer Pat Barry and board member Dan Ducey. Project ESPWA, whose name means “hope” in Haitian Creole, has worked in crisis-affected communities worldwide since 2010. Each year,…