Footsteps of Gratitude and Openness

In 2019, we were retracing our roots in the spirit of gratitude and openness. From the month of August, we've been going around the villages in our 11 zones of operation appreciating all people who have supported us and have been a strong pillar to the vulnerable amongst us. From the volunteer supporting an orphaned and needy child to that community member who gave his/her all to support a drug abuse recoveree; from the religious leader and local administrator who gave our volunteers a platform to sensitize and mobilize the community to the beneficiaries who allowed us to be transformed by their lives; from the youths who volunteer their time to serve the children in our rescue centres to the Nyahururu market traders, friends and institutions that have visited and supported the rescued children; from our staff who diligently served our beneficiaries to our associates and partners who believed and invested in the cause.

Asanteni sana for being part of the journey. Asante sana for the resources you have continued to donate towards our mental health project or other projects. Our 20th anniversary would not have been a success without your presence and generous contribution. Continue being part of us in our quest to create a just society where communities uphold the dignity of all.

From the programme:

Procession through Nyahururu
Holy Mass
20th Anniversary Torch
Sharing with Francis Muiruri, a beneficiary of the Mental Health Project
Presentations of Talitha Kumi, L'Arche Kenya, the centres and the staff of St. Martin CSA
Speeches of Mariano Del Ponte, Irene Wamithi
Keynote Address from Lady Justice Teresia Matheka
Cake Cutting

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: Created: 27 November 2019

What we do

Support youth acquiring technical skills

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The programme works with vulnerable youth by providing them with practical skills through attaching them with local artisans. In addition, the youth are equipped with life-skills and entrepreneurial skills. This increases their opportunity to access decent job creation and enhances their employability, thereby contributing to reduce unemployment, vulnerability and poverty for vulnerable and marginalized youth, both in urban and rural settings. }

Dumisha Amani - Sustain Peace

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Building a Secure Environment for Children to Flourish

The Dumisha Amani project is driven by a crucial objective: to contribute to a secure environment where children can grow and develop. We recognize the profound impact of conflicts on children and young people, both directly and indirectly. In our project area, many children have suffered violations, been forced into perpetuating violence, and experienced the loss of loved ones. They have endured physical harm, displacement, education deprivation, and sexual abuse and exploitation. The consequences of conflict extend beyond the immediate, hindering economic and social development and impeding the holistic growth and development of children. With Dumisha Amani, we strive to create a brighter and safer future for every child.

Strenghten the capacity of Child Right Promoters

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These are volunteers who are drawn from the community and are empowered to act as community TOTs, and supported to implement activities in churches, schools, public meetings and other fora with the aim of sensitizing the community on child rights. These volunteers are headhunted from among church school teachers, duty bearers and primary school teachers. In addition to awareness creation, they mobilize resources from their communities to support vulnerable children and shed lights on abuses facing children. The programme is currently working with 130 volunteers in various parts of Nyahururu, and Nyandarua.

Building Resilient Livelihoods

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Establishing Sustainable Livelihoods: We believe in long-term solutions. Through our unique approach, we train 20 “Sustainable Livelihood champions” Trainers of Trainers, cascading valuable knowledge on protection, diversification, and resilience to climate change to 200 beneficiaries. This ensures a lasting impact and empowers communities to thrive independently.

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