HABARI NA MATUKIO
(NEWS AND EVENTS)
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October 2020-OUR RESIDENT STUDENTS HAVE BEEN ACTIVE, EVEN WITH COVID
Even though the Kenyan government has suspended testing for welding accreditation, the young men at SOHCO have remained very busy. Since we last updated their progress, they have been involved in a number of projects. First, they have been busy harvesting the maize planted last March. This should give them close to a year’s supply of maize, along with other essential vegetables and beans. They have recently used their welding skills to build themselves entry gates to the property. These will provide security for them and all the center equipment, buildings and supplies. They are currently in the process of constructing a tower to hold a water kiosk that allows neighbors to purchase much needed water from our well 24 hours a day, all without the involvement of the residents. And lastly, the guys were hired to build a series of laboratory tables and work benches for a school in Nairobi. This experience is vital to building their workmanship skills in an otherwise commercial activity. A fantastic experience. And the quality of their work was astounding!! Take a look on the GALLERY page to see what they have been creating.
Even though the Kenyan government has suspended testing for welding accreditation, the young men at SOHCO have remained very busy. Since we last updated their progress, they have been involved in a number of projects. First, they have been busy harvesting the maize planted last March. This should give them close to a year’s supply of maize, along with other essential vegetables and beans. They have recently used their welding skills to build themselves entry gates to the property. These will provide security for them and all the center equipment, buildings and supplies. They are currently in the process of constructing a tower to hold a water kiosk that allows neighbors to purchase much needed water from our well 24 hours a day, all without the involvement of the residents. And lastly, the guys were hired to build a series of laboratory tables and work benches for a school in Nairobi. This experience is vital to building their workmanship skills in an otherwise commercial activity. A fantastic experience. And the quality of their work was astounding!! Take a look on the GALLERY page to see what they have been creating.
July, 2020–CLOSING IN ON BUILDING OUR TRAINING WORKSHOP
Since we last updated you on the progress being made at the Vocational Centre, the team has been hard at work conducting training for the next set of welding exams. Although the exams have been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the training continues as planned. The residents have also had the opportunity to participate in welding projects to repair equipment and construct window frames for schools, build supply trailers, erect a temporary outdoor training structure, and cultivate the property for the current crop season.
Because of the wonderful well that was provided, the Centre is able to provide water to the neighboring community. Funds received from selling water and excess crops grown in the greenhouse are helping to sustain the training and building exercises happening every day on site.
And now, as we close in our reaching our financial goal for the workshop, the students are preparing to participate in that project as well. This will give them a great opportunity to experience more facets of construction that just welding. It will hopefully give them an exposure to other trades that may be of interest to them, and at the same time, give them a sense of ownership in the wonderful new facility they will call their learning center.
Since we last updated you on the progress being made at the Vocational Centre, the team has been hard at work conducting training for the next set of welding exams. Although the exams have been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the training continues as planned. The residents have also had the opportunity to participate in welding projects to repair equipment and construct window frames for schools, build supply trailers, erect a temporary outdoor training structure, and cultivate the property for the current crop season.
Because of the wonderful well that was provided, the Centre is able to provide water to the neighboring community. Funds received from selling water and excess crops grown in the greenhouse are helping to sustain the training and building exercises happening every day on site.
And now, as we close in our reaching our financial goal for the workshop, the students are preparing to participate in that project as well. This will give them a great opportunity to experience more facets of construction that just welding. It will hopefully give them an exposure to other trades that may be of interest to them, and at the same time, give them a sense of ownership in the wonderful new facility they will call their learning center.
October, 2019-A LOT HAS HAPPENED IN THE LAST 8 MONTHS!!
Solar panels have been installed to pump water from the well and provide evening lighting for the temporary dorms. The livestock pens have been built by the students to house goats, chickens, cows and sheep. A commercial sized green house was installed by the students and the first crop of tomatoes will be harvested soon. The most exciting news is that three students have earned their welding trade test Grade II certification.
Solar panels have been installed to pump water from the well and provide evening lighting for the temporary dorms. The livestock pens have been built by the students to house goats, chickens, cows and sheep. A commercial sized green house was installed by the students and the first crop of tomatoes will be harvested soon. The most exciting news is that three students have earned their welding trade test Grade II certification.
February, 2019-WE HAVE WATER!!
Several months ago, we began the process of raising funds to eventually dig a borehole that would provide water for farming, cooking, cleaning and caring for our students and livestock. We anticipated it would take many months to raise these funds, and many more months before the well could be completed. We have once again been thrilled and amazed at God’s provision for these young men.
Through the loving gifts of many donors who have entrusted us to provide the resources for this training center, the funds were raised in one night. All of it. But the provision didn’t end there. Early research into the cost of drilling and to the location the well should be located brought us to a company named Drilling for Life. Their heart for what is being done at Seeds of Hope in Naivasha led them to help us by absorbing a significant portion of the costs to drill the borehole. Not only that, but they were onsite in less than a week following their visit to the center to begin their work.
The borehole has been drilled. They are in the process of capping the hole and will soon provide the storage tower and solar powered pump to draw water to the entire facility. We are so blessed to have them on board, and to have the continued loving support of our contributors for not only this project, but for all that has been accomplished in the last year at Seeds of Hope Vocational Training Center.
Blessings to you all.
Several months ago, we began the process of raising funds to eventually dig a borehole that would provide water for farming, cooking, cleaning and caring for our students and livestock. We anticipated it would take many months to raise these funds, and many more months before the well could be completed. We have once again been thrilled and amazed at God’s provision for these young men.
Through the loving gifts of many donors who have entrusted us to provide the resources for this training center, the funds were raised in one night. All of it. But the provision didn’t end there. Early research into the cost of drilling and to the location the well should be located brought us to a company named Drilling for Life. Their heart for what is being done at Seeds of Hope in Naivasha led them to help us by absorbing a significant portion of the costs to drill the borehole. Not only that, but they were onsite in less than a week following their visit to the center to begin their work.
The borehole has been drilled. They are in the process of capping the hole and will soon provide the storage tower and solar powered pump to draw water to the entire facility. We are so blessed to have them on board, and to have the continued loving support of our contributors for not only this project, but for all that has been accomplished in the last year at Seeds of Hope Vocational Training Center.
Blessings to you all.
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Great coffee! Great cause! And a tax deduction!
We have a source for hand-picked Kenyan coffee beans, the cream of the crop, and a local (Temecula, California) roaster that roasts and vacuum packages the coffee. The purveyor of this coffee is intimately involved in non-profit orphanages in Kenya and provides this to us at cost. We then resell the coffee, with all profits going to our Seeds of Hope Children’s Outreach vocational school for homeless children. Your $14, 12 ounce whole bean or ground coffee purchase provides over $8 in contribution to our 501c3 charity for which you may be able to claim for a tax deduction as well! Coffee can be purchased HERE |
Seeds of Hope Children’s Outreach is part of the American Express giving family!
American Express has a giving heart. Each year, worthy 501c3 charities are chosen for their Give2gether charitable matching program, which is initiated in September and runs through the Holiday season.
Inclusion in this program requires nomination from an American Express employee and meeting stringent compliance criteria.
The Give2gether program provides a format for the 54,000 American Express employees to give to the approved charities, with AMEX then matching the contributions dollar for dollar.
Seeds of Hope Children’s Outreach has also been added to the Members Give program, whereby all American Express customers may donate using their American Express cards via the American Express website. Accrued benefit points can also be allocated for donation.
American Express has a giving heart. Each year, worthy 501c3 charities are chosen for their Give2gether charitable matching program, which is initiated in September and runs through the Holiday season.
Inclusion in this program requires nomination from an American Express employee and meeting stringent compliance criteria.
The Give2gether program provides a format for the 54,000 American Express employees to give to the approved charities, with AMEX then matching the contributions dollar for dollar.
Seeds of Hope Children’s Outreach has also been added to the Members Give program, whereby all American Express customers may donate using their American Express cards via the American Express website. Accrued benefit points can also be allocated for donation.