Reach Out Program Updates, July 2012
A SUMMARY REPORT ON REACH OUT PROGRAM 21ST
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 21st July 2012. Thanks to members’ commitment,
we had a total sum of seven thousand, seven hundred and fifty 7750 Kenya
shillings.
The amount was prudently spent and bought fifty kilograms
of rice, twenty four kilograms of maize flour, fifteen pieces of bar soap and
two dozens of valon oil for body. This might look not enough, and for real it
is not enough, but you only needed to be there to see the smile on the faces of
children. They for sure enjoy the time you can be able to spare and spend with
them, play around and listen to some of their frustrations. The management of
the centre was equally happy and congratulated AYICC for its continued support.
Currently the children have moved to a new centre
where they have everything for themselves. There is no more fear at the begging
of the month to pay rent. There is enough playing fields for the kids so you
can feel free to visit them any weekend.
There are however new challenges that the new place
has presented to the children. There is need for proper planning of drainage
system at the centre. There is also a need for volunteers who can teach young
children below standard one as they cannot manage to walk to get to public
schools.
Finally, there is now an opportunity for AYICC to
really mentor the children by introducing a tree planting project at the
centre. There is space and the children can take care of the trees. I therefore
call upon the willing members to consider this. I am convinced that we can
establish tree nurseries at a lager scale compared to what we have been doing.
I challenge those who can get seeds to help and those who have the knowledge to
equally help.
Congratulations to the five members who represented
AYICC on 21st July 2012. Thanks to all of you who supported this
initiative in any way. Special thanks go to Shiko who came all the way from
limuru to support this noble course.
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