Kenya Africa: Mission and Volunteer Work With Orphans
September 10, 2009 9:07 pm Africa Trip
The Children of Chazon Children Center in Molo Kenya and Virginia
More about Kenya Outreach Projects
Mission of Virginia J. Duffy and Asbury First United Methodist Church Rochester, NY
I recently returned from a month in Kenya. I visited Watoto Wa Baraka (WWB)  the orphanage where our Sunday school children’s penpals live. This is where we used your donations from Easter to build a water tank tower to store precious water. It was so good to see the kids, they are terrific. (see pictures)
In addition to visiting WWB I spent time at a school Chazon Childrens Centre (CCC) , built by 2 local pastors (Lucy and Samwel) with their own funds. How wonderful are these children and the pastors. I stayed with them and their relatives in Molo and was quickly adopted into the family. I was able to help them prepare for their first volunteers, develop policies, teach health class and much more. At CCC I also started a fund for street children called James’ Children Fund. In addition I implemented an education fund which I believe is one of the best ways to help the Kenyan people. Here is information about those projects.
James’ Children
A Chazon Children’s Centre Education Program for Street and Destitute Children
This program is named in loving memory of James Njenga taken home to the Lord by Malaria in 2006 at age 13.
Due to the tribal clashes and extreme poverty in Molo Kenya many children have been left orphaned, abandoned or destitute. Some of these children are in homes of relatives or friends while others survive on the street. All of them suffer from deprivation and hunger and are unable to attend school due to lack of required uniforms.
Funding
Initial support will be provided by Virginia J. Duffy. Virginia will donate $100.00 a month. Other funding will be sought to continue and expand the program.
Purpose:
The purpose of this fund it to enable destitute children in Molo Kenya, who have the desire, to attend school. The fund will also be used to provide food to these children as able.
Procedure:
A volunteer will visit the streets, inquire of school masters and pastors and use other means to identify needy children. The volunteer will establish a routine of regular visits to a determined place in Molo where word of mouth will enable him to be contacted by children on the street. Small amounts of food will be provided while attempts are made to build a relationship with these children in order to evaluate their desire and motivation to attend school.
Children and families (if able) will be evaluated. When appropriate these children will be referred to directors of CCC who will determine if the child is appropriate and ready for enrollment in CCC school
Once enrollment is complete uniforms will be purchased and the children will participate in all aspects of the CCC programs that are deemed appropriate.
Funds may also be used as determined by directors to purchase necessary clothing for known destitute children already enrolled in school.
RARE
Receive and Reciprocate Education
Developed by Virginia Duffy RARE is a mission is to assist as many Kenyan citizens as possible between the ages of 22 and 35 obtain a higher education for the betterment of both the individual and society as a whole.
Funding by Virginia J Duffy and well wishers.
RARE will provide tuition for a maximum of 4 years.
As funds are available RARE will assist to pay for books and provide a small stipend.
Applicants will be interviewed and reviewed individually. They will be accepted according to their goals and past accomplishments and initiatives. No discrimination will be allowed based on gender, race, tribe, disabilities that do not prevent learning, or sexual preference.
Applicants will be asked to sign a contract promising to:
- Do their best to study hard and obtain good marks
- Remain in Kenya at least 5 years after studies are complete
- Work as a productive citizen in Kenya and do their best to be an asset to society and help move it forward.
- Over the course of their career help at least 2 other worthy students attend college or university by paying tuition. I will ask them to reciprocate in a similar way.
At this date we have 3 students starting at the university.
Elizabeth Njoki and Frank Olum will attend University of Nairobi. Phillip will attend Moi University in Kisumu. These are people I know well and feel confident will succeed and honor their agreement.
I am hoping AFUMC members will help me with these missions.
Feel free to call or email me if you have any questions, comments or ideas! Thanks for all your support.
Any one wishing to Donate may send a check to Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave. Rochester, NYÂ Â Please clearly indicate the donation is for African Mission. Any one donating $100.00 or more email me with your address and I will send you a free copy of my book Behavioral First Aid: Managing Emotions During Emergencies ($25.00 Value)Â Thanks in advance
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Susan :
Date: May 17, 2010 @ 2:29 am
HI
You are doing a wonderful job may God bless you.I live in Molo and I would like to offer voluntary service to the children in Molo.How do I become part of you? Please get back to me soon.Thank you
Dr. Duffy :
Date: May 21, 2010 @ 12:01 pm
Susan,
I am actually in Kenya now heading for CCC soon. Call Pastor Lucy at 0722396667. I am sure she will be thrilled to have you volunteer. She is a wonderful woman.
God Bless
Virginia