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This is an overview of
what the Elfu Bob Club has been doing over the past year.
As you will see, some projects are still ongoing. Collecting information
and organising logistics for the projects can be very time-consuming, so
sometimes it takes longer that ideal to conclude a certain month's project.
Also, you will note that we had a good range of projects this year. We are
still hoping to fund more environment/social-oriented ones, so if anyone
knows any good candidates for next year, send them to us!
The total amount of bobs raised in 2004 was: KES 445,500 or US $5851!!!!!
Hooray!! Thank you to everyone for your continued support to this
initiative. We get a lot of positive feedback from all involved - the Elfu
Bobsters and the recipients of Elfu Bob contributions, so let's keep up the
momentum for 2005!!!
Lastly, if you have any questions about any of the projects or any other
aspect of Elfu Bob operations, please don't be shy and let us know!!!
Happy new year!!
Wendy, Matthew, Esther and Sandra
January - COMPLETED
Project: Jeck Community School
About the Project: Jeck Community Project is a small community project in
Mashimoni Village in Kibera. It runs schools for local kids, as well as a
tailoring workshop to generate income for the project.
Activity: Buying materials to rebuild a classroom that was destroyed in the
rains
Bobs collected and used to buy materials: KES 40,000
February - COMPLETED
Project: Sai Amboseli Primary School
About the Project: Sai Amboseli Primary School is located in Mathare. Some
individuals from Habitat have been working with this school for ages -
contributing
time, money and lots of energy, and Elfu Bob funds were needed to help with
buying textbooks.
Activity: Buying textbooks for the school
Bobs collected and used to buy books: KES 41,000
March - COMPLETED
Project: Milimani Youth Self-Help Group
About the Project: The Milimani Youth Self-Help Group was formed to work on
AIDS awareness/environmental cleanups in the Milimani area of Nairobi. The
Milimani youth involved have also formed a sports (soccer) team, which
keeps them all together and out of trouble and gives them one way to have
hope for the future, hence the request for gear. (We are waiting for a
report from the Group re how their soccer season has been going, but
Matthew tells us they have been doing fantastic!)
Activity: Buying sports equipment and equipment for environmental clean-up
Bobs collected and used to buy equipment: KES 39,000
April - IN PROGRESS
Initial project: Multiple Waste Collectors
New project: The African Touch
About the Project: The African Touch is an NGO run by a Canadian massage
therapist, who is teaching massage skills to disadvantaged Kenyans, and
thereby helping them get self-employed.
Activity: Buying equipment such as text books, massage videos, anatomy
charts, first aid training fees, etc.
Bobs collected to be used to buy materials: KES 40,000
May - COMPLETED
Project: Hope House Babies Home
About the Project: Hope House is a home for babies who have been abandoned
or who have been signed over for adoption by their mothers.
Activity: Buying medication, formula, nappies for home
Bobs collected and used to buy materials: KES 35,000
June - COMPLETED
Project: Lodwar Diocese schools
About the Project: Committed to the education of disabled Turkana children,
the Diocese of Lodwar already supports an integrated school for blind
children in Katilu and a primary school for deaf children in Nakwamekwi.
The Diocese will open an integrated primary school for physically disabled
children in Lokichar in 2005. The center will offer facilities to live and
study to 40 children.
Activity: Buying buying plates, glasses, mugs, cutlery, water jugs, food
containers, bed sheets and towels for the school.
Bobs collected and used to buy equipment: KES 44,500
July/August - IN PROGRESS
Project: Nest Children's Home
About the Project: (waiting for more information)
Activity: Buying playground equipment for the children's home
Bobs collected to be used to buy equipment: KES 40,500
September - COMPLETED
Project: Kaserani Sisters
About the Project: In Kaserani, a Refugee Care Center for people from
Eastern and Central Africa was created five years ago. As in many other
countries around the world, refugees are not allowed to work in Kenya, nor
are refugee children allowed to attend public schools. Refugees come to the
Center to tell their story to Sister Bernadette who tries to help all of
them in a personal way. The Center offers English and computer classes as
well as sewing training. Medical care is provided by the Center as well.
The most needy families receive food support.
Activity: Buying basic food supplies, such as ugali, cooking fat, rice,
sugar and beans.
Bobs collected and used to buy supplies: KES 40,500
October - COMPLETED
Project: Kibera Community Youth Programme (KCYP)
About the Project: KCYP was founded in 2002, and its mission is the
advancement and well-being in youth aimed at equalising opportunities and
promoting proactive participation in community development.
Activity: Buying equipment necessary to run a one-day HIV/AIDS
awareness-raising event.
Bobs collected and used to buy equipment: KES 41,000
November - COMPLETED
Project: Community Health and Development Resource Centre (CHEDERC)
About the Project: The CHEDERC is a community organization run voluntarily
by health practitioners in Kitale who do education campaigns in Western
Kenya against FGM (female genital mutilation).
Activity: Buying supplies necessary to hold a workshop to raise awareness
among girls and their families about health issues associated with FGM. We
are told the workshop went really well - none of the girls were
circumcised, and the communities were very happy. The girls were given
bracelets to wear as an alternative to signify coming-of-age.
Bobs collected and used to buy supplies: KES 47,500
December - IN PROGRESS
Project: Pumwani/Majengo/Eastleigh Project
About the Project: The project is being organised by a church in Eastleigh
that runs a rescue programme for street children and orphans, and works
towards economic empowerment of marginalised communities.
Activity: Buying sewing machines and other equipment to run a sewing course
for marginalised women.
Bobs collected to be used to buy supplies: KES 36,500 (thus far)
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