Education Kenya Project #18160

Educate HIV Orphans in Kenya

by Springs of Hope Foundation

Project Report | Oct 6, 2015
Street Boys and Education.

By Jennifer Hughes-Bystrom | CEO

Moses

Dear friends,
Education is a ladder that can lift a child out of poverty. For Moses, however, enrollment in primary school moved his family in the opposite direction. The financial strain of paying for school—which includes exam fees, uniform costs, and activity fees— proved too great for Moses’ HIV positive single mother, who asked, “Am I to feed my children, or pay for school fees?” It’s an impossible dilemma for a mother to find herself in, and especially difficult for a child with a desire for a better life. Moses’ mother had no other option; she chose to feed her family.
Moses left home, vowing never to return to school again. He spent the next two years of his very young life as a street child in Molo, fending for himself. It was in these very streets that we approached Moses to tell him that there was a safety net, Springs of Hope Foundation. Since then Springs of Hope Foundation has enrolled Moses in boarding school, relieving a huge and agonizing burden on his HIV positive mother and giving Moses hope for a brighter future. Moses is an exceptionally bright student who is doing very well in his new learning environment.

We have an upcoming opportunity to have all donations to Springs of Hope Foundation doubled through Global Giving on Wednesday, October 7th. Beginning at 12.PM East Coast Time and lasting until Midnight all donations will be matched by Microsoft Youth Spark. What time is it where I live?
Your support helps educate and prepare young people like Moses, as well as supporting our growth at Roko 20 Academy.
Thank you so much!
Jennifer Hughes-Bystrom

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Oct 5, 2015
Roko 20 Academy.

By Jennifer Hughes-Bystrom | CEO Springsof Hope Foundation

Pre School Class

Dear Friends,

YOU and you’re continued support have made it possible for us to come this far and achieve so much.

The construction of our third classrooms is complete, so you will be able to see very soon how much your contribution is helping even more children and families in our very impoverished community achieve their dream of breaking the cycle of poverty by receiving an education FOR FREE!.

These are some of the projects we have planned for the upcoming months.

Classrooms: We'll be purchasing desks, chairs, bookshelves, blackboard and all teacher supplies for classes one and two in preparation for classes opening in January 2016.

Security: Build a secure fence around the school.

Water Harvesting: Install a 10,000 liter water tank and piping to harvest water from behind the classrooms to the new kitchen. We actually need 3 water tanks in total. Lantern Projects will be helping us raise enough money to purchase one of the additional tanks. One of our upcoming fundraisers will help us purchase the 3rd 10,000 liter tank which will be positioned near the children’s latrines for washing hands.

And last but not least...

Just Plain Fun: We'll be building a climbing frame for the children's playground.

Thank you very much for your donations and support, we would also like to take a moment to please ask you to continue to support us with your donation on the last bonus day of the year, this coming Wednesday, October 7th. Beginning at 12.01 pm East Coast time and ending at midnight all eligable donations up to $1,000.00 will be matched by Microsoft Youth Spark.

Thank You, Asante Sana and Warmest Blessings from all of us at Springs of Hope Foundation,

Jennifer Hughes-Bystrom

CEO

Pre School Craft Project

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What time will 12.01 pm East Coast time be in my city.

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Jul 14, 2015
Asante Sana XXX

By Jennifer Hughes-Bystrom | CEO

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