Kids Comp Camp: A Kompyuta Mashinani Initiative

Two weeks ago, the Molly Kiunga Foundation in collaboration with Kids Comp Camp held a three-day computer training camp at Kihuyo Primary School, Nyeri County.

Who is Kids Comp Camp?

Comp Camp is an ICT-driven grassroots platform that seeks to improve digital literacy among kids in rural, under-resourced and marginalized communities.

Why Comp Camp?

Recent research indicates that the ratio of students to computers in rural areas in 150:1 compared to a ratio of 15:1 in urban settings. To bridge this gap, Kids Comp Camp provides basic ICT trainings through group and one-on- one mentor-ship. To ensure sustainability, Kids Comp Camp aspires to establish a comp lab at each school they partner with.

How can I get involved?

First,

Attend the 3C!

As a means of raising support and creating more awareness, Kids Comp Camp has partnered with some of Nairobi's finest artistes to stage a one of a kind concert; 3C (Comp Camp Concert), where "Technology Meets Music".

Event Details:
Date: Sunday, 31st May 2015
Time: 3pm - 6pm
Venue: Parklands Baptist Church
Cover Charge: KES 500

Advance tickets can be purchased via Lipa Na Mpesa Till Number 308199 and you will be contacted to confirm your order.

Artist line up:
Vereso, Cindy Vereso Musera
Kienjeku Njoroge
Headboy Kichwatah
Emmanuel Lane
G Clef (Parklands Baptist)
Uncovered: The Band
Mabalozi Acapella
B&M Ensemble
Mark Mwenda Poet 
JIMS and DIMS dance crew
Alo & Victor Mutisya dance crew

Second:

Sponsor a comp camp, donate a device (laptop, desktop pc, tablet, ipad etc), donate a lunch box, or become a trainer.

For more information, visit: http://kidscompcamp.com/

WALK FOR THE STREETS!

DID YOU KNOW?

That you have the power to make a difference in the lives of homeless people living in the streets of Nairobi?

In 2007, the Kenyan government estimated that there were a staggering 300,000 children living and working on the streets across Kenya[1]With numbers expected to rise by 10% every year, it is projected that by the end of 2015, there will be over 500,000 street children with more than 100,000 living in Nairobi. 

Street children and families face the following problems:

• Harassment
• Violence amongst themselves and towards others
• Drug taking and trafficking
• Sexual exploitation accompanied by a high risk of contracting STIs and HIV/AIDS
• Loneliness and fear
• Physical, emotional abuse and neglect
• Starvation
• Exposure to the elements
• Early, unplanned and uncontrolled pregnancy and parenthoo
• Poor hygiene and sanitation

Currently, there are approximately 7,000 street families in the country, but a recent survey by the daily nation indicates that county governments have made negligible efforts in their rehabilitation[2]But while the commission to reintegrate street families is irrefutably challenging, Tandaza Trust believes that their lives can be transformed—one person at a time. The Trust intends to continue being part of the solution. How?

We walk for them — and for a future where they will totally be integrated back to the community.

WHO IS TANDAZA TRUST?

Tandaza Trust is a non-profit organization established in 2012 as the social justice arm of Kileleshwa Covenant Community church. Its vision is to transform communities through economic, social and spiritual empowerment. The Trust does this through the following programs.

• Street ministry
•  Rehabilitation
• Education
• Empowerment
• Sports and Arts

WHAT IS OUR MISSION?

To transform street families: One person at a time

Inspired by this mission, Tandaza Trust is leading the fight against homelessness. We invite you to be part of this amazing work. Together, we can make their lives better. Our major needs include: 

      The Tandaza Transformation Center: The Trust acquired lease of a property in Kiserian. Renovation on the property was started but is not completed due to shortage of funds.

      Greenhouses and a kitchen garden: The  beneficiaries will be taught on sustainable farming methods. The greenhouses will also provide food for daily consumption and for sale.

      A dairy unit

      Bio-gas installation

      Chicken coop holding 2000 chicken

      Children’s wing and playroom

      Van

      Monthly upkeep for the beneficiaries: food, rent, electricity and water

The walk will take place on 30^th May 2015. Below are the routes:

Walk route:

K3C – Ole Kejuado Rd. - Gatundu Rd. - Nyeri Rd. - Othaya Rd. - Gitanga Rd. - Oloitoktok Rd. - Kieni Rd. - K3C = 5.7km

 

Run/cycling route:

K3C - Ole Kejuado Rd. - Gatundu Rd. - Nyeri Rd.-Olenguruoni Ave.- James Gichuru Rd. - Gitanga rd - Oloitoktok Rd. - Kieni Rd. - K3C = 8.7km

Register now with only Ksh 1,000 at Kileleshwa Covenant Community Church and get a t-shirt or call 0714669642. For more information, visit www.tandazatrust.org

Here's a 2 minute video about the walk: 

                                          We are all in: Are you?

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[1]  Consortium of Street Children (CSC)

[2] The Daily Nation Wednesday, March 26, 2014