Donations to Early childhood center
We have recently received writing materials from a Kenyan based stationery and supplies company, Elite OFFSET Ltd. The company donated over 600 exercise books and sets of color pens to the children. We say a BIG thank you to Elite OFFSET.

Textbook donations were received from Longhorn Publishers, based in Nairobi, Kenya.
These were textbooks consisting of story books and biographies both in English and Swahili.
We are in the process of building up a resource center to serve the children and youth from non informal settlement in Dagoretti, Ngandu areas, Nairobi.

Volunteer Program

Hesed Africa works with volunteers from Kenya and rest of the world. The volunteers work for a minimum of two weeks in various projects.

Fun and sad times!!!!!!!!! Bye Bye to Volunteer

After 8 weeks that seemed like 4 weeks to majority of us at Hesed Africa, Erika had to leave the project to return to her country, USA to continue with her studies. Erika brought a cake that was shared by all children and other volunteers; they all sang to her farewell songs. We shall miss her presence, good work and smiles.  But keep in touch with us and the children.

Events/Achievements of the year 2009

Coordination of Eye Clinics/Camps

The organization facilitated for an Eye Camp that was hosted in collaboration with partners and stakeholders in the District. The main sponsor was Lions Kisumu and Sabatia Eye Hospital. The event was held at Ambira Sub District Hospital in Siaya District. The June, 21st 2009, event saw men, women, children and youth receive eye treatment and over 110 cases received free cataract Eye surgeries.

Hesed Africa participated in mobilization of resources for Eye Camp held at Dagoretti Corner Primary, the camp was co sponsored by a local private University in collaboration with visiting physicians from USA. The three day event (22-24th June, 2009) saw women, children and men receive treatment and free reading glasses.

Provision of free mobile clinics to Flood Victims

Hesed Africa carried out two free medical camps in Budalangi region at two different locations. The events were held at local Dispensary sites in Budalangi Division, Bunyala District in Western Province of Kenya. Residents of this area accessed free medical services, food and non food items such as mosquito nets, soap, water treatment tablets and mosquito net treatment tablets. The medical camp was organized in collaboration and conjuction with the Ministry of Health and local provincial administration. .Hesed Africa also collaborated with a partner who provided services for confidential Voluntary Counseling and Testing for HIV.

View of Camp

Provision of Free Medical Clinics to Internally Displaced Persons, Naivasha District, Kenya
 
Hesed Africa carried out other three (3) free medical camp and provision of food and non food items to the internally Displaced persons living in ‘transit IDP camps” in Naivasha District, Rift Valley, Kenya.
The mobile medical outreaches/camps were able to reach directly over 2,000 persons and indirectly 12,000 persons. The medical camps provided various clinics: General Medical, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, Family Planning and HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing.
Hesed Africa collaborates with local institutions and government agencies in implementation of its projects.

Women Empowerment Project

A total of 15 women have received their first loan of USD 67 (Kenya Shilling 5,000).The Project is currently funded by Board of Directors Kitty. The loan will form a revolving fund that will enable the project accord higher amount of loans and increase number of women accessing loans for their enterprises. The Kitty will develop to include the youth.

  Planned Annual Events

• Provision of free mobile medical outreaches to vulnerable communities.
• Provision of Eye, Ear and Dental camps to rural and urban poor communities

We work in collaboration with donors, local institutions, community health workers and volunteers.