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Funding
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$28,719 (%)
As of Feb 13 02:57 2012
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Theme:
Education
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Sponsor: GlobalGiving
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Project duration: Ongoing
Project's area of focus: education
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5.5 million Girls between 15 and 19 years give birth annually in sub-Saharan Africa. 62% estimated mothers in sub-Sahara Africa are between ages 15- 19. In Kenya Poverty and deprivation are major factors contributing to teenage pregnancy. More school girls submit to early sex in exchange of money. 'We are helping orphaned teenage mothers to live their dream again through access to education, business and provision of care centre for their children' Gichuki Francis, Executive Director.
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Provide loans to women to start business and provide child care services, nutrition and healthcare. |
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This project helps 150 orphaned teenage mothers to get education and develop their careers thus increase their income to support their children , families and positively influence the society to value girls. |
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I can now educate my girl, aged 10 whom I gave birth to at the age of 14. I lost my parents. and dropped out of school. Thanks to the project I am working as an accountant after going back to school.
- Evelyn Nyamiaka, Beneficiary
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Gichuki Francis,
Executive Officer
Rift Valley P.O BOX 2511
Kitale, 0000
Kenya
254725200099
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TYSA RESOURCE CENTRE,SINYERERI SCHEME, PLOT NO.2
KitaleRift ValleyPO BOX 2511,30200
Kenya
254 725 200099
Organization's Homepage
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To Inspire and Empower marginalized and vulnerable Young people through Value Based Sports in Kenya
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Through football, we bring the desired social changes in the community, make education accessible to majority of our beneficiaries and children with disabilities benefit from our education scholarship.
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Educate 150 Orphaned Teenage Kenyan Mothers
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Help 250 Disabled Kenyan children go to school
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Gichuki Francis,
Executive Director
Founded in 2001
Employees: 6
Volunteers: 15
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Other funding sources: Volunteers, Individuals, County Council,Ministry of Youth,Danish Gymnastics and Sports Association, Mamacash,CARE, Kenya Community Development Foundation, Handicap International
Religious Affiliation: None
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Team leader and team player, Experienced and effective in Children & Youth modeling, Social work, Community & Gender issues, analytical in areas of Human rights, Community Development, Policies, adept at long-term planning and Program design, visionary, competent organizer with proven abilities and exemplary organizational skills, personable, astute communicator, self starter, energetic, cheerful,
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