HOMES OF HOPE

Dear Donor,

I hope this message finds you well.

On behalf of Asante Aid for Children and Schools in Africa, I am pleased to share with you our latest Homes of Hopes report. This initiative was born out of an urgent need in Kilifi County, where over 1,000 families live in unsafe conditions, many affected by disability and poverty.

Together with our partners, including the Shelter Equity Team, we have already built 5 fully equipped homes, each with solar lighting, toilet and bathroom facilities, a community borehole powered by solar pumps, and bicycles for transport. These homes have transformed the lives of more than 300 people, while the wider Manarani community now enjoys free access to clean water.

This is just the beginning. With your support, we can scale this impact:

• USD 5,000 builds one complete home with solar, sanitation, water, and transport.
• Every dollar counts. Recent contributions helped us purchase 2 tons of sand, proving that small gifts create big change.

We invite you to read the detailed report below and consider joining us in this cause. Together, we can ensure that every family in Kilifi has a safe, dignified place to call home.

With gratitude and hope,

Nicholas O. Ondiek
Chief Executive Officer
Asante Aid for Children and Schools in Africa

HOMES OF HOPES Report

Executive Summary

Kilifi County is experiencing a severe housing crisis, with thousands of families living in unsafe shanty structures that expose children to harsh weather, disease, and displacement. As one of Kenya’s poorest regions, with a poverty rate of 49.2%, households face compounded challenges, including a lack of clean water, inadequate sanitation, and insecure shelter. These conditions leave families highly vulnerable to climate shocks and deepen cycles of extreme poverty.

The Homes of Hopes initiative seeks to address this crisis by providing safe, sustainable housing solutions integrated with clean water access, sanitation facilities, solar energy, and mobility support. By combining shelter with essential services, the program aims to restore dignity, improve health outcomes, and build resilience for vulnerable families across Kilifi County.

Key Highlights

• Poverty rate in Kilifi County stands at 49.2%, among the highest in Kenya.
• Over 1,000 families were urgently identified as needing safe housing.
• Project launched in August 2025 and commissioned in November 2025.
• Initial support from GlobalGiving donors provided USD 26, enabling the purchase of 2 tons of sand.
• 5 homes built, transforming the lives of 300+ people and providing clean water to the wider Manarani community.

1. Background

In late July 2025, together with our partners, we conducted a fact-finding mission across Kilifi County. During several stopovers, we witnessed the magnitude of need among families living in dire conditions, many of whom had suffered amputations from snake bites and lacked safe shelter. The urgency was overwhelming, with more than 1,000 families identified as requiring immediate housing support.

2. Partnership & Action

With the support of the Shelter Equity Team, we launched the Homes of Hopes initiative in August 2025. By November 2025, we commissioned 5 fully equipped homes, each designed to restore dignity and provide sustainable living conditions.

Each home includes:

1. Solar lighting for safe, reliable energy.
2. Toilet and bathroom facilities for improved hygiene.
3. Community borehole with solar-powered pump for clean water access.
4. Bicycle for transport, enabling mobility and livelihood opportunities.

3. Impact Achieved

• 5 homes commissioned with partners in attendance.
• 300+ lives transformed through improved housing and access to clean water.
• The entire Manarani community now draws free water from the borehole, reducing water scarcity and improving health.

4. Challenges & Lessons

• The need remains vast, with 1,000+ families still awaiting safe shelter.
• Every contribution matters: GlobalGiving donated USD 26, which enabled us to purchase 2 tons of sand, proving that even small gifts create tangible progress.
• Best practice: community-driven design ensures sustainability, as families actively participate in construction design and upkeep.

5. Next Steps & Appeal

We invite donors and partners to join us in scaling this initiative.

• Cost of one complete home: USD 5,000
• Each home includes solar lighting, a toilet and bathroom, a bicycle, and water access.
• Every dollar counts—your support directly builds dignity, safety, and hope for Kilifi families.

Impact Snapshot:

Donation Amount                 What It Achieves                          Direct Impact

USD 50                           Buys construction sand:           Supports foundation building

USD 100                         Provides solar lighting :            Safe energy for one family

USD 250                         Builds toilet & bathroom :          Improves hygiene and dignity

USD 500                         Funds a community bicycle:     Enables transport, and livelihoods

USD 5,000 builds a complete home:         Transforms life for an entire family

6. Gratitude

We sincerely thank the Shelter Equity Team and our initial donors for standing with us. Together, we have proven that safe shelter is possible, affordable, and transformative.

We appeal to the wider donor community: Join us in building Homes of Hopes. Every gift brings Kilifi families closer to dignity, safety, and hope.

Links:

• Watch our official unveiling of New Homes to families
• Watch the ceremony here
• Community gathering for celebration party

Dear Friends and Supporters,

We are deeply grateful for your continued interest in the Homes of Hope project here in Kilifi, Kenya. Thanks to your generosity, we have so far received $25 in donations through GlobalGiving. Every contribution, no matter the size, is a vital step toward our shared vision: ensuring that vulnerable families have a safe, dignified place to call home.

Progress So Far

With the incredible partnership of Shelter Equity, the Homes of Hope initiative has been officially launched. This collaboration has already set in motion the construction of houses for several families in need. The momentum is building — and so is the hope within our community.

Our current pilot phase has seen:

• Five family homes in progress, with wattle work completed and daubing underway.
• Local job creation, as community members are engaged in construction and supply of materials.
• Boosted local economy, with small businesses benefiting from the demand for building supplies.

Why We Need Your Support Now

While the progress is encouraging, the need remains urgent. Many more families in Kilifi are still living in unsafe, inadequate shelters. Our goal is to build more houses — but to do that, we need to significantly increase our funding.

Your donation will directly:

• Provide building materials for new homes.
• Support skilled and unskilled local labor.
• Help us complete houses faster, so families can move in sooner.

How You Can Help

• Make a donation today — every dollar brings us closer to another completed home.
• Share our project page with friends, family, and networks who believe in transforming lives through safe housing.
• Consider a recurring gift to sustain the momentum month after month.

Looking Ahead

With your help, we can turn the Homes of Hope vision into a reality for many more families. Our next update will share stories from the families whose lives are already being transformed — and we hope to include even more homes in progress.

Thank you for standing with us in this mission. Together, we are not just building houses — we are building futures.

With gratitude,
Nicholas O. Ondiek
Chief Executive Officer
Asante Aid for Children and Schools in Africa
P.O. Box 972 – 80108, Kilifi, Kenya
+254 722 612 392 | +254 20 206 9930
www.asanteaid.org | info@asanteaid.org
“Transforming lives through Education, Healthcare, and dignity-driven development.”

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