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Reach Out Program Updates, July 2012

A SUMMARY REPORT ON REACH OUT PROGRAM 21 ST JULY 2012 The Focus of African Youth Initiative on Climate Change, AYICC at the time of its formation was majorly on environmental conservation and climate change. However, about three years ago, the network came to the realization of the very vulnerable children in the society. The team felt that some level of love and philanthropy was needed to help children. While it was difficult to come up with the means of eradicating the problem at once, there was a consensus among all the members that it was possible to change the situation in our small ways. Members agreed to voluntarily contribute the little they had on a weekly basis with some giving donations like clothing and books. The project has been very successful for the last two years. This year has been no exception. Though the project started at a low speed, we finally managed to pay yet another visit to watoto wema children centre on 21 st July 2012. Thanks to mem

An open letter to volunteers

I understand this may not be the norm, but I am nonetheless compelled to write to you. Maybe someone has already said this to you, or maybe not, but that is beside the point. I write this to you because you have already made a dent on the universe, and you continue to make this dent bigger, with each passing volunteer action. I don’t know exactly what drives you, but I bet passion is one of the ingredients doing so. You are doing great things, and for this I must commend you. I know at times the road may not be that smooth, but you nonetheless trudge on, and this is what truly makes you unique. You always think outside the box – if ever there is one - because with challenges galore, you still make certain that you achieve your objectives. And for this resilience you never seek recognition, as your satisfaction lies in the successful completion of the set out objective. You break into new frontiers, rethink the already thought, and do so much with so little – this is what truly