Posted on January 3rd, 2012 by Kirsty
Staff development is very important to Vision Africa. For our projects to be successful, we need to ensure that the people working at them are empowered with the knowledge and information required to help them do their best.
With most of our projects closing down for the Christmas break, staff from various projects were invited to sessions that would help them prepare for the next year. Read the full article »
Posted on December 29th, 2011 by Kirsty
2011 has ended with good news for our Seed of Hope centres in Kitui and Kisii. They have been advised that with just a few modifications they can become registered D.I.T (Directorate of Industrial Training) test centres. Currently, Seed of Hope students sit their Grade 2 and Grade 3 dressmaking exams at external test centres. It is hoped that from 2012 they and students from other training centres will pay to sit their exams at Seed of Hope. As well as reducing transport costs for our students, this will also generate income which can help with Seed of Hope’s running costs.
Posted on December 19th, 2011 by Kirsty
Our Seed of Hope centre in Kariti has been one of the most active Vision Africa projects in terms of initiating income generating activities (IGAs) to help towards self sustainability. Head teacher Njambi and her team have been busy thinking about the needs of the community and how they can raise funds by addressing those needs.
Their latest project is the setting up of a computer centre at their school. Read the full article »
Posted on December 15th, 2011 by Kirsty
As you may have read, our Nairobi Seed of Hope Centre recently launched its first program for boys. Known as “Clayton’s Mechanics – Engineering Brighter Futures” the project has already recruited the first nine students and a teacher who will focus on vocational skills while the existing Seed of Hope staff will help students with business skills and life skills. As this new project starts out, we thought it would be interesting to share the stories and thoughts of some of the people involved.
Posted on December 13th, 2011 by Kirsty
What would you do if you and your family lost your home and all your belongings in a few hours due to a fire? Sadly, that is a situation that one of our Nairobi Seed of Hope students recently had to face.
Patience has just completed her first year at Seed of Hope. She lives with her sister, brother in law and their three children in Dagoretti. One evening, a child from a neighbouring house was sent inside to fetch something. As he left, he didn’t notice that the curtain had caught fire due to the flame from a nearby lamp. Read the full article »
Posted on November 28th, 2011 by Kirsty
Vision Africa is currently recruiting for two positions based in Nairobi. Interested applicants should email their CV with covering letter to our Field Director, Deborah Kimathi, at Deborah@vision-africa.org.
Posted on November 8th, 2011 by Kirsty
Friday 4th November saw the celebration of the fifth graduation at our Seed of Hope centre in Kariti, Murang’a. The staff and students went all out to ensure the event was a great success and the second year students were given a good send off as they head out to set up their Roots businesses.
