When I was travelling in Africa a couple of years ago, I was struck by just how little so many people have. I personally found the extent of AIDS epidemic in many African countries very confronting, with the number of infected reaching 50% of the population in some areas.
This epidemic is resulting in the death of the entire parent generation for many families, and the children are either completely alone or are being raised by grandparents.
Saidia Childrens Home in Kenya is a small charity funded 'house of hope' for orphaned and disadvantaged children in the town of Gilgil. They provide food, accommodation and education children, community projects helping local 'grannys' caring for their grandchildren and also work towards the goal of self sufficiency for the orphanage.
The organisation is a registered charity in the UK (No: 1099611), and all UK trustees and fund raisers, and the administration team in Kenya, work on an entirely voluntary basis, so every penny collected goes directly to the children.
Please visit the website to learn more about this great charity:
http://www.saidia-gilgil.org.uk/index.shtml
I would like to make it clear that ALL money donated will go straight to Saidia Childrens Home.
This is an issue that is very close to my heart, and it would really mean a lot to me if you would show your support for both me, and this charity, by sponsoring my run. No amount is to small - you would be amazed at what a difference even a few dollars can make to a childs life in Kenya.
Ways to donate:
PayPal
Log in, click on the tab 'Send Money', and send to my email: ine_kuiper@hotmail.com
Bank transfer:
Westpac - B Biffin & I Kuiper
BSB: 732 718
Acc: 678 455
Description: MDS sponsor
Or you could send it directly to the charity via the website (but if would be great if you could let me know so I can report back on how much we raise).
Thanks!
ine
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