Children/youth library in Kenyan slum
By Maria Johansson — Help the children & youth library in the slum Kibera in Kenya to get educational books and a computer.
50 young students visit the children and youth library every day. Here they get access to educational material and homework help, but as of today there is a lack of books. The library is crucial for the children to get the education they need since their schools lack resources. The library also provides youth with educational books within entrepreneurship to allow them start up their own business.
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My goal is to fund 30 educational books for children and 10 educational books about entrepreneurship for youth. I also aim to fund a computer which the children could play educational games on, mainly learn English. I am travelling to Kenya in August and will visit the library in person to provide them with the books and computer we raised together. Education is key for taking the children out of poverty and your contribution can change their lives!
Africa Health and Community Program (AHCP) is a small non-profit organization I was volunteering for during 2010/2011. They run a library, train youth in Entrepreneurship and run a women empowerment program. It is situated in Kibera (Kenya), one of the largest slums in Africa. The organization has a positive impact in the community but very limited resources since the competition of funds is hard. Isabel Sadya runs the organization herself with the help of 3 other volunteers.
I helped AHCP to run their children and youth library. Every day I met youngsters who were dedicated to take themselves and their families out of poverty by studying hard. Their schools lack resources so after their school has ended, at 4pm, they come to the library to study for 2-3 hours. Here they get access to educational material and homework support from volunteers. The library also works as a form of daycare since many parents work until the evening.
I highly appreciate your support! Thank you!
Maria Johansson
My name is Maria and I live in Stockholm, Sweden. I work in the field of HR and I run my own jewelry business that support women in need in Kenya.
1, 5 year ago I was working as a volunteer in Kibera, one of Africas largest slum situated outside Nairobi in Kenya.
I ran a homework program at a children's library and trained youth in Entreprenurship.
My passion and drive to create better lifes for people in Kibera is very strong. I am dedicated to support and run projects that ensure help to self-help. I hope you and others will join me!
Location: Stockholm
Website: http://www.rewakedesign.com/
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