To Empower & Educate the children of Kenya

There a just two weeks to go until our eagerly awaited charity ball fundraiser, Out of Africa on Saturday 17th September, and there is a buzz in the air.

BBK is a small charity and has participated in many wonderful drives to spread the word about the work BBK manages to achieve out in Kenya, which is only achieved through the generosity of kind people like you. However, Out of Africa continues to be one of the biggest events by far! and nerves and excitement are driving us forward every day.

The ‘Out of Africa’ event will be full of excitement including an opportunity to purchase a variety of ‘items’ related to the build including cement, school desks, and even a chalkboard! We will be holding a fantastic auction, hosted by ex-North East’s Heart radio presenter Wayne Bond, and live entertainment from local singer Sarah Dover.

We look forward to sharing about the charity ball in our next report.

Aside from the Black tie function, BBK continues to work hard in the charity shop based in Chester le Street, Co Durham, UK. The shop is our main source of income and is run entirely by a team of volunteers. The shop constantly continues to provide as an outlet for donations and as a spectacular Alladin's cave for those looking for a bargain! The money raised, other than costs, is sent to Kenya to care for 72 children and many in desperate need.

Building Classrooms in Kenya

Let us take a moment to remind you about Books and Bread for Kenya and the reasons why your continued generosity and commitment help to our project of building classrooms help to change the lives of the people living in Kenya. 

BBK has been a UK-registered non-profit-making charity since 2008 and during these years, through generous donations from people like you, fundraising, and sales at our shop in Chester-Le-Street, County Durham, the charity has built a Rescue Centre called Mothers’ Vision (MV), which is one of our four main developments. 

MV Rescue Centre looks after women and children who have had extremely difficult lives. In December 2019, three siblings, all under five years old, were brought to the c by the police. The children had witnessed their father killing their mother, and the police taking their father to jail. Not long after, another child was abandoned in hospital after a severe beating.  Mother’s Vision is a haven for such children.

The rescue centre is set on an acre of land in Mtwapa, Kenya, which has enough room for two classrooms to be built. During the day the children at MV and children in the surrounding communities will be provided with basic, government-standard education and kindergarten care. In the evening, the classrooms will serve the purpose of teaching the women who have taken refuge at the centre life skills such as sewing, beauty, and hairdressing. 

The benefits of education and empowerment are vast. A quality basic education gives children the knowledge and skills they need to face daily life challenges and take advantage of economic and lifelong learning opportunities. It is also a key driver for reducing poverty, fostering economic growth, and achieving gender equality and social development.  

With your help we aim to raise approximately £17,000, enabling BBK to build two classrooms at Mother’s Vision Rescue Centre.

Together we can provide the children and women with an education and skill set which will equip them with better decision-making capabilities and empowerment to provide a better future for themselves and future generations.

Thank you so much for your time; your actions will greatly impact the lives of many, and we offer our genuine, heartfelt gratitude.

Links:

• Books and Bread for Kenya Website