Winter 2016 - Makindu Children`s Program

Makindu
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http://makindu.org
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NEWS FROM MAKINDU
WINTER 2016
CHILDREN HIGHLIGHTS
Sofia & Wambua Grace
Sofia is a 4 year old girl
and the youngest in her
family.
Her
brother,
Wambua is 7 years old.
They live with their grandmother and two other
siblings.
They both attend Salama
Primary school. Sofia
loves her Teacher Lilian because she teaches her
well. She is now able to draw neat pictures of
things and name them orally. It is a big step! Next
year she will be in the same class to perfect her
art before she proceeds to the next class. Wambua says he so loves his new school since he
joined earlier in the year. This term he was position 9 in his class. He is so happy because next
year he will be going to a new class.
During winter break, Sofia and Wambua came to
the Centre daily for a hot meal. Sofia played with
tins by filling them with sand, then pouring them.
She loves it! Wambua played marbles with his
friends. He is a people person and every child in
Shida
the Centre knows him.
Like many other boys,
he is mischievous at
times. Sofia also gets
along well with her
peers and
has a
contagious smile.
The
family
lives
in
Makindu town, walking distance from the Centre. The
grandmother is very hard
working and responsible for
their basic needs. To cater to
these needs, she sells
cereals and fruits. Wambua
helps with house chores,
especially fetching water.
They are all relatively
healthy, though Wambua is
HIV positive. He has been
adhering well to his drugs
and living positively with the
disease.
Shida is in the 5th grade and attends school at Makindu A Primary
School. He is so happy! He was position 26 in his class out of 72. He
works hard in school and scored 70% in mathematics this past term.
This was a great achievement for him. He received congratulations
from his teacher and hopes to do even better in his next class. Shida
lives with his mother and brother. His mother is the bread winner of the
house. She runs a small vegetable
business to meet the family needs.
Despite being HIV+, Shida is very
healthy and adheres well to his antiretroviral medication. His mother
ensures he gets a balanced diet to
boost his immunity and so he is doing
well. Shida has a nice smile and is a
very focused boy.
A VISIT TO MAKINDU
“These kids have nothing, yet the joy in their eyes is amazing!”
I was fortunate enough to visit the Makindu
Children’s Centre this past November. I am the
newest board member and wanted to see the
operation for myself. I have been fortunate in the
past to volunteer at orphanages in Guatemala,
Belarus and Mexico. I was very surprised at
what I found. These kids in Makindu have nothing, yet the joy in their eyes is amazing. How
could kids with nothing still be happy? I couldn’t
help but be amazed!
-Board Member Deb Bean
this is the first time many of them have seen their
reflection before. They would stand in a line and
sing and dance for me while I videoed them.
Children circle around Deb’s phone to see their reflection.
The Centre is open six days a week and
provides breakfast and lunch to the kids.
Interacting was a bit difficult for me because of
the language barrier, but we managed. The staff
was wonderful, helping me to communicate. The
girls taught me a game which I failed at epically!
They were shy at first but most came around
quickly. I broke the ice by using my phone to
video them and then show them what I had
done. They were amazed. I am guessing that
The playground consisted of a metal swingset
with three swings, a slide and several tires. I was
shocked how much fun they could have with an
old tire! I brought candy and balloons for the kids.
The balloons were a big hit. I couldn't help but
look at how happy there were with a single
balloon. I went to market one day and bought
several balls for them to play with. They didn’t
have any jump ropes so we made some out of
rope. It was wonderful to see them all playing. I
was surprised that within two days the balls all
popped. The quality of items from there is very
sub-standard.
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SPONSOR A CHILD AND PROVIDE ALL HIS OR HER BASIC NEEDS.
$35 a month sponsors one child
$50 a month sponsors one child with HIV
$50 a month sponsors a sibling pair
Reports, photos, notes and occasional artwork are sent to sponsors 3 times a year.
Watch the child(ren) grow and mature
and see exactly how your donations directly benefit your sponsored child.
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SUPPORT OF MAKINDU
BEGAN IN 7th GRADE
The Stallings family began supporting Makindu
Children’s Program when their youngest child,
Brooke, was in middle school.
"My connection to Makindu began in 2002,
when I was a 7th-grader at St. Michael's Episcopal
School. One of our big assignments that year was
a project in which we explored possible careers by
interviewing people who were involved in our
areas of interest.
During my research on charitable
organizations, one of the people I met
with was Michael Farley. He was very
enthusiastic about sharing the story of
his time in the Peace Corps and his
commitment to MCP, and, during the
next few years, my parents and I
attended local showings of his
slideshows from the Proper Walks.
Brooke
Stallings
Even after I went off to college and
then graduate school, my mother
continued to follow and support the
work of Makindu.”
The Stallings read a
Makindu article about a girl
with electirical engineering
dreams
and
contacted
Makindu to see how they
could help. Now that girl,
Juliet, is headed to university
with her tuition paid for by
the Stallings.
Juliet Mutisya
“Since my father is an electrical engineer, they
wanted to give Juliet the
opportunity to pursue
her dream - like they've done for me and my older
brother.
I was happy to see some photos of Juliet
recently, and I wish her all the best in her
upcoming studies!"
Brooke Stallings
Makindu Children celebrate at the Centre.
A Visit to Makindu, continued
I went on a couple of home visits with the Centre
Director and a social worker. These are places too
far for the kids to come to the Centre. One place in
particular I will never forget. It was a mud and stick
shelter made on top of lava-type ground with two
beds made of sticks. This home was about 8x10
feet. An elderly grandfather houses his three grandkids here. There was nothing there...nothing! I saw
three bags that probably contained a change of
clothes and that was it. There was a hole in the
ground with sheet metal around it for a bathroom.
No electricity, plumbing or running water. I asked
myself how do these people take this day in and
day out? The only answer I could find is that this is
all they know.
Makindu Children’s Program is helping so many
kids and guardians. I couldn’t help but think how
amazing founder Winnie Barron is. Here is a person
that saw a need and did something about it. She
has dedicated her life to this and she is my personal
hero! Your donations go so far. If you skipped one
latte a week you could feed a child for that week. I
encourage all of you to help these kids. I feel
blessed to have been able to visit Makindu and will
be back in July to participate in our fundraiser
Proper Safari. I encourage you to join us—it will
change your life!
Deb Bean
Makindu Board of Directors
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2015 DONORS
Sandra Abbett
Anne & Kevin Abts
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ReJEWEL
Jewelry resale show
Friday, June 3, 2016
and Saturday, June 4, 2016
Commerce Building Lobby
Broadway @ Willamette
Eugene, Oregon
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
SPECIAL EVENT!
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In loving memory of
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& Harold Plasterer
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Barbara Janssen
We are thrilled to announce that our next ReJEWEL show will
be a Special Event on the First Friday ArtWalk in Eugene on
June 3, and open as well during Saturday Market, June 4,
2016. Makindu Children’s Program has begun collecting
jewelry again to clean, repair and resell at the ReJEWEL
show. This year we plan on collecting and reselling scarves as
well so clean out your closets and boxes, and bring or send
your accessories to us at 1216 Lincoln Street, Eugene, Oregon
97405, Full City Coffee on Pearl Street in Eugene, or Oakway
Fitness, 170 Oakway Road in Eugene. Last year’s inaugural
event was a huge success, easily surpassing our goal, and all
patrons and donors expressed interest in continuing this
fundraiser. Look for more details on our website Makindu.org.
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2015 DONORS
We want to make sure we get it right. If we have inadvertently omitted your name or have an incorrect detail,
please contact us at [email protected]
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Wonder Chicks
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July 14—24, 2016
JOIN US ON OUR FIRST PROPER SAFARI!
Start the adventure flying into Nairobi and driving to Kiboko Springs.
Walk up Mt. Mielu for view of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Visit Makindu Children’s Centre and be greeted with a festive welcome ceremony.
Engage in a work/service project like building school desks, painting, or farm work at the Centre.
Travel to Tsavo West Game Park for a game drive..
Travel to Laikipia for a 3-day camel safari.
Upon completion, return to Nairobi.
We ask you to cover all your expenses as well as contribute $2,000 to Makindu Children’s Program
for the privilege of participating in such an intimate experience.
Contact [email protected] for more details.
PROPER WALK 2016
August 10—24, 2016
Makindu’s signature fundraiser and Adventure for a Cause.
We are currently accepting applications for this 10-day hike
Through the Laikipia Plateau of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley
to benefit the hundreds of orphaned and vulnerable children
served at Makindu Children’s Centre.
This will be our 8th Proper Walk.
Each Proper Walker is expected to raise at least $10,000 as well as pay all travel expenses.
Proper Walkers have raised over $600,000 to benefit Makindu.
www.ProperWalk.com or [email protected] for details.
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“A VOICE TO THE VOICELESS”
A Case of Child Abuse in Makindu Sub- County
By Thomas Mwanzia, MCC Director
Any case of child abuse is not pleasing at all. A case of child abuse in Makindu is not a new thing. Many cases are
handled day in day out in the local Makindu law courts. As an advocate for children, MCC is at the forefront in
reporting child abuse cases, advocating for children rights, and counseling the affected
children. Cases range from sexual abuse (defilement) to physical abuse and neglect. The
culprits are usually people very close and well known to the child victims, and are far too often
family members.
Makindu Sub County has high cases of child sexual abuse. This is partly due to ignorance,
illiteracy and idleness. MCC, in collaboration with the Children’s Department, is key in spearheading Child Rights education to caregivers and forming area advisory councils at location
level to address child abuse cases. This is because most cases go unmentioned and some are
solved in local kangaroo courts where the local administrators are bribed, and the children’s
rights and best interest are not served.
A number of challenges are faced when speaking out for the rights of the victims. In most
cases the culprits are related to the victim so most times they want to silence the children to
avoid humiliating their families. Despite all these obstacles, all reported cases do face full force of the law. The MCC
staff go against all odds to ensure the children get their rights. To date, 2 cases have been successfully prosecuted
at the law courts with the culprits facing life imprisonments. Two other cases are ongoing, both of defilement. At the
location level, the area advisory councils address child protection issues and over 5 cases are handled monthly.
Guidance and counseling is continuously given to the victim of child abuse. The cases cannot be eliminated
completely, but with the intervention of MCC in being THE VOICE TO THE VOICELESS, there has been a positive
change in addressing the child abuse cases. Your donations are crucial to ensuring that these child victims get the
counseling and support they need to recover from such a scary, confusing and traumatic crime.
THANK YOU BUSINESS DONORS
Bank Of The Cascades
Opes Advisors, Inc.
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IPLink Telecom
Ninkasi Brewing Company
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Shebeen Restaurant
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Holiday Inn Springfield
Christie’s Fine Gardening
Mountaineer Theater
LOVELY DAY FOR
A PROPER STROLL
Makindu supporters in the Eugene/Springfield area of
Oregon gathered on a crisp clear fall day to enjoy a
stroll through one of the
area’s
finest
filbert
orchards, Dorris Ranch.
The Proper Stroll was held
to raise awareness of
World AIDS Day on
December 1, and remind
the community that the
AIDS pandemic continues
to wreak havoc and create
orphans in Kenya every
day.
Thank
you
to
everyone who participated!
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Eugene, OR 97405
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[email protected]
We need your financial support to continue Makindu
Children’s Centre operations. MCC provides food, education, medical care and love for the Makindu orphans and
their guardian families. Your donations help sustain a
grassroots organization that improves the lives of these
children every day. Here are some ways your donations
help:
I am making a one-time donation of $ _________________
$15 provides food for one child for one month.
 Please send additional information about sponsorship.
$30 provides a mattress, blanket and treated mosquito
net for one child.
$100 provides a year’s supply of milk for one child.
$250 provides bulk
food (maize, beans, oil,
etc.) for a guardian
family of 6 for three
months.
I care and I want to share!
I am making a monthly pledge of $ ___________________
Makindu Children’s Program is a 501(c)(3) organization
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Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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school education
(tuition, boarding,
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one student for one
year.
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