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Trek Kenya – Maasai Mara August 2011

Posted on July 24th, 2010 by Bob

Masai Mara TreeChange of date: Our trek will now run from 19-28 August 2011. 

Join us on this once in a lifetime opportunity to trek 86km through Kenya’s stunning Maasai Mara Nature Reserve and Great Rift Valley and raise much needed funds for Vision Africa.  Vision Africa works with the poorest and neediest children and teenage girls in the slums of Kibera and other areas of want in Kenya.   

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Millennium Consulting raises £600 for Vision Africa

Posted on July 19th, 2010 by Kirsty

It’s always interesting for us to learn the various ways in which people have raised funds to support the work of Vision Africa. Recently, we heard of a company that used an annual sporting event to raise a fantastic sum of money and had a great day out in the process.

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Eventful Times

Posted on June 9th, 2010 by Kirsty

On Friday 4th June, the Queen’s Official Birthday was celebrated throughout the world. To mark the occasion in Nairobi, an event was held at the British High Commissioner’s Residence and Vision Africa was proud to be part of the day. The chosen theme was the sporting links between UK and Kenya and how sport can play a role in development. Thanks to our matches between the British High Commission Cheetahs and Kibera Mpira Mtaani we were invited along to promote the work of Kibera Mpira Mtaani.

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Fundraiser

Posted on March 30th, 2010 by Kirsty

Vision Africa Logo

Vision Africa supports children’s projects in Kenya. Our aim is to put Christian love into action in a practical and compassionate ministry among children who are vulnerable and in desperate need. Vision Africa works with various projects throughout Kenya, facilitating growth and sustainability.  Our aim is to empower community based organisations to enhance community services and work together towards development.

 


A Donor’s Perspective

Posted on March 26th, 2010 by Kirsty

We thought it was time to look at Vision Africa from a different perspective – a much more important perspective. Instead of our staff or board members talking about the work we do, we decided to ask one of our supporters for her thoughts. The following is an interview which took place in Nairobi on this supporter’s recent visit where she toured around a number of projects to see what progress had been made.

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Mount Kilimanjaro Challenge

Posted on February 4th, 2010 by Bob

An appeal by Rebecca Stanfield

On June 11th 2010, I will be embarking upon one of my biggest challenges, climbing to the summit of Kilimanjaro!!! 

As some of you may know, Vision Africa was started by Grandparents and over the years I have had the privilege of being able to watch the organisation grow into what it is today.  I recently spent just short of a year volunteering with Vision Africa, working in the various projects.    Read the full article »

 


Going Global

Posted on September 2nd, 2009 by Kirsty

As you may have read, Vision Africa is currently taking place in the GlobalGiving challenge to secure a permanent spot on its website. To do this, we have chosen to fundraise for our Seed of Hope training centres which cater for destitute teenage girls.

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