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:
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?
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 30th 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:
Here's a 2 minute video about the walk:
We are all in: Are you?
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