Posted on October 15th, 2011 by Kirsty
Seed of Hope has been giving disadvantaged girls dignity, hope and opportunity since 2002. Over the years, the program has evolved and spread throughout Kenya with four centres now in operation and over four hundred graduates in employment or self-employment.
October 2011 sees the start of an exciting new chapter for Seed of Hope as it opens its doors to boys for the first time. This is a very special project as there is a story behind how it came to life.
Posted on August 2nd, 2011 by Kirsty
Lucy Nduta is 21 years old and a graduate of Seed of Hope, Nairobi. She graduated in 2009 and is now running her own business producing mats which she sells in her local community. We thought it was important for people to see that long term solutions to poverty have an important role to play so we caught up with Lucy and asked her about her experience at Seed of Hope and how it has impacted her life.
Posted on June 8th, 2011 by Kirsty
Saturday the 21st of May saw the 2011 Packard Family Cup draw to a close. This annual football tournament brought together 136 teams over five categories ranging from under10s to under 16s and ladies. The reputation of Kibera Mpira Mtaani’s tournaments has grown so strong, teams from as far as Ngong and Kasarani registered and took part this time round.
Posted on March 24th, 2011 by Kirsty
Last year was one of the most challenging yet for St. Johns Children’s Centre in Riruta. However, we’re happy to report that 2011 has seen a change in fortunes and headteacher, Gerald, is confident that they have turned a corner.
Since the new school year began twenty new students have registered at St. Johns. Fifteen of these are fee-paying students which will help cover the monthly running costs such as teachers’ salaries. The recruitment of the new students has been helped by some renovations that were carried out at the school over the December holidays. Read the full article »
Posted on March 18th, 2011 by Kirsty
For many people, the thought of a child in Kenya with special needs would summon up images of a poor soul, possibly locked away from society and in extreme cases living a life worthy of an animal. Thanks to two of Vision Africa’s projects, Kirunguru and Percy Davies Schools for Children with Special Needs, those images couldn’t be further from our minds when we go to visit the schools.
Posted on March 15th, 2011 by Kirsty
Mbeere Children’s Home in Riandu is a project that has a special place in the hearts of Vision Africa’s founders Reverend and Mrs. Packard. On a recent visit to the home, it was delightful to see that this love was shared by all at the home thanks to a new mural which has been painted next to the main entrance for all to see. Within a very short time, it was also clear to see that the home is doing well and that the administrator Henry is working very hard to ensure the children are well cared for.
Posted on March 7th, 2011 by Kirsty
This year marks the 100th International Women’s Day on March 8th. The theme for this year is “Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women”. To celebrate the occasion, Seed of Hope has invited several women, including graduates from the program, to talk at their Nairobi centre and inspire the next generation of students as they undergo the training that will help them on the pathway towards either employment or self-employment.
