Feed & Educate an Orphan Child for a year in Kenya

Months of July and August are very hard months of the year in most parts of trans-Nzoia. These months are tough such that most families do not have food in their homes and the whole region at large. This has seen a good number of children exposed to child abuse. Majority of children are taken to work in farms to help their parents to get food and money for domestic use. These has made them be out of school and see them drop in their academic results tremendously as compared to those who attend school at all times. Not that this children only miss food but also bulk of them can’t access school requirements which will maintain them in school. Most families prefer their children not to go school but work for food. Many parents see education as a burden rather than an opportunity to change their lives. Mostly those affected are children of single parent, Orphans and those who stay with their step parent.

Juhudi has come out to safe and help these children to get food and see that they are back in school. Eight (8) children have been supported in school fees and other relevant school requirements. This has not only seen the children being back in school but also reduced child abuse of all kind. ‘It is very exciting that I can now wear school uniform and be in school as other children. Thank Juhudi children in crisis for the continued support and all those behind the support’. Elizabeth Apondi

Though primary school in Kenya is free, not everything is paid by the government. The children still have to buy uniforms, examination registration fee among other levies. For majority of the families and especially orphans who live on less than a dollar every day, education is elusive. Several children in Munyaka areas on the slopes of the cherangany hills where Juhudi works found joy when they had fun and enjoyed porridge. The children here who are from poor family are most landless living in the nearby centre. The project has enabled children at least to attend school and receive basic education. Hunger remains the biggest obstacle. During the planting season, most of the children accompany their mothers in search of manual work to put food on the table. Our feeding and education project endeavor to provide support to the children to access education. The project pays for school fees and purchases some of the school materials. Since the school open early in the year, 2vchildren have been support to purchase uniforms, 6 bought books and 8 paid for internal examinations. As we plan to host the Day of the African Child on 16th June 2010, we look forward to offering children from Kabolete, Mwanga, Amani and Kimuri primary school an opportunity to share their experiences and inspire each other. We hope to engage the families, community member is ensuring that children are protected and supported to realize their dreams. We shall keep you posted on this development. Meanwhile, Juhudi would like to let you know that we have a new Executive Director. His name is Steve Ombere. This follows a restructuring at the organization. Mr. Eliud Akanga Who has been in charge of the organization moves on to take other personal duties. He however remains close to the organization. From now on you will receive updates from Steve. Juhudi would like to thank Eliud for his commitment and support to the organization.

The children in sinyereri rural area are now able to use locally available learning materials. These materials are made from gunny sacks, papers and plastics. These have enabled the children to enjoy learning.

Children especially in the Early Childhood classes have for a long time been left out from mainstream government funding and support. It is the parents who pay for this education. Children from poor family or orphans find it very difficult to access this vital early childhood education.

We have witnessed increased school attendance by the children from the community. ' My child likes attending school nowdays' Guardian. The facilities in the classroom help the child enjoy learning. 13 children are now able to access early childhood education, which was not possible before.

Juhudi continuously meet with community members and schools to find better ways of helping children. In 2011, we hope to reach out more children especially in school and community. We believe, you will continue to offer your support to this initiative. ' We are happy with Juhudi for its support and we look forward to their continued support' Guardian

' We thank you all for your support this year.We are glad you supported us. Remember us during Christmas and new year'  Mercy

Feeding, uniforms increase school attendance

20 children have so far received uniforms and continued to get their meals weekly. This has enhanced their school program as they attend school more regularly. ‘As a head of this school, I am happy with the work of Juhudi in supporting the vulnerable children. They don’t miss school as before’ said Head Teacher, Mwanga Primary.

Without your commitment, these children would either be at home or loitering in the streets and school will be a far fetched dream.

Some of the children get ailments which require specialized treatment like the one facing little Josephine (Her picture attached). We know you will share widely this information with your friends to save such kind of children. What do you say!

5 orphans accessing education

Maria Achieng is a 16 year old girl. Maria’s parents died four years ago.

Juhudi children in Crisis organization offer Maria and other orphan children the opportunity to remain focused in her life. It pays for her school fees, clothing and medical care.

To date, Juhudi has supported 5 orphan children to access education in primary and secondary. Jacinter 15 years, an orphan now in St Teresa secondary school, Milicent 16 years at St Pual’s Secondary school, Master Cheres in Class 8 at Sinyereri Primary School and Mss Jerono in nursery school. These orphan children have benefited from this project. They also get food and clothing.

The sad news we have is that Ms Maria broke her leg two weeks ago while going to school. We have tried to raise money to pay for the hospital bills. However, we still have a deficit of US$ 300.

Save the live of Maria, donate now

Regards