Sustainability against hunger
St. Clement is a philanthropic school located on the outskirts of the city of Nairobi, Kenya, which aims to help the poorest children in the slums and neighboring communities. The school started with a meal distribution program in 2002. The school provides free education, health services, food and clothing to 300 children. It welcomes orphans, refugees, children from single-parent families, children affected and infected with AIDS and some children with chronic health problems such as sickle cell disease, epilepsy and hemophilia. The meal distribution program was key to keeping these children in school. The school provides breakfast and lunch to these children for 10 euros / 12 dollars per child per month. These meals play an important role in the growth and development of children. Our team supports this school's meal distribution program in a sustainable way: a) Poultry Farming A henhouse, which accommodates 200 hens, was built in the schoolyard. This will supplement the daily food ration for the children at St. Clement School. Children enjoy feeding and caring for chickens. b) Organic Farming Our team is currently working on planting and setting up an organic vegetable garden to better feed the children of St Clement School in Nairobi. The wonderful Kenyan climate will allow us to have a harvest of produce to share with the children throughout the year. c) Occasional food support Our team provided Christmas dinner to over 1000 people for the community around St. Clement School, Nairobi. Action2day also fully paid for meals for 300 children at St. Clement School, Nairobi for the month of February 2021. Action2day donated rice and oil for the community of Gacorone Marimanti, Thraraka Nithi county in Kenya.
Village Medical caravan
Vison and mission: Empowering women and children to take action by providing them with health services and education that enable them to achieve one of the WHO's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is only possible if knowledge and skills take the trouble to descend into the slums by breaking down social stigmas. Our mission is to collaborate and coordinate healthcare workers, funding partners and volunteers globally and create an opportunity to serve those most in need. Target population: Kenya is one of the countries in East Africa most prone to health problems such as malaria, yellow fever, AIDS, epidemics, nutritional disorders, untreated tropical diseases and a whole host of other diseases, including neoplasms. The risk posed by the ability to reach the heart of the community, the disruption of the drug and vaccine supply chain, the lack of knowledge about disease transmissibility are some of the reasons for the high incidence of mortality and morbidity. Medical camps play a crucial role in these vulnerable communities where medical and health services are organized effectively to reach needy populations, especially women and children. Objectives: The establishment of quality medical services and health education are essential elements to improve and strengthen any community. These services include: dissemination of knowledge on health, hygiene, nutrition, diseases, their transmissibility, the need for vaccination, rehabilitation programs, screening tests for AIDS, neoplasms, including cancer breast and cervical cancer, malnutrition and many other fatal diseases. Sex education is another important goal of this NGO which helps to minimize the incidence of AIDS, single parenthood and other venereal diseases. As the definition of health is not limited to physical health, our team pays particular attention to the mental health of individuals as well as any other medical condition that could affect the quality of life and the productivity of the community. How to become a volunteer: It is an extraordinary experience to be part of this team of volunteers. Contributing to and supporting such a deserving community in whatever form - physical, technical, financial or even virtual - is greatly appreciated. Fundraising is also an important step for the success of medical camps, whether they are organized or not. What a great opportunity to co-fund the team, be a co-partner and explore the heart of the Kenyan community as well as be of service to women and children, also serving the whole nation.
School Construction
Four villages in Gacorone Marimanti, Thraraka Nithi County in Kenya, welcome 400 super dynamic and strong women! In this community, agriculture is the main activity, but due to the scarcity of rain and water, things are getting more and more difficult. 132 orphans also live in the community and need multiple supports. Challenges: The need for education: There is a primary school 5 km from the villages (1 hour on foot for the children), but the teachers do not come, because there is no electricity, no reception structure and no water. The only possibility for children to go to school is the school in the town of Marimanti (24 km from the villages!). In addition, most children do not have basic school materials. Running actions: a) A 5-hectare plot of land was offered to start the construction of a school (dormitory boarding school) for these children. b) A feeding program supports families every Sunday. c) School supplies (notebooks, textbooks, pens and pencils) are provided to children. Mission: Start and complete the construction of the school for the children and the dormitories and create a suitable place for the women of the community to develop their activities. Capital expenditure needs: Cost of the construction project: school and dormitories - Currently being estimated
Water Project
Four villages in Gacorone Marimanti, county of Thraraka Nithi in Kenya, welcome 400 super dynamic and strong women! In this community, agriculture is the main activity, but due to the scarcity of rain and water, things are getting more and more difficult. 132 orphans also live in the community and need multiple supports. Challenges: The need for water: A very dry and isolated region, without electricity or water. People are forced to spend about 4 hours a day walking just to bring water, often the same day, from the nearest river 4 km from the villages. The river is drained twice a year and at the same time serves the flora and fauna of the region. The need for agriculture technologies and income alternatives: If enough water was available, more agricultural options could be applied and more products would be provided. Our mission: a) Bringing water (drilling a borehole) would be a blessing for the four surrounding villages, a hope for the community and for the children. b) Train, educate and involve local populations in new agricultural techniques and products. Capital expenditure needs: Water project: the cost of drilling the well is 12,000 euros.
Women Empowerment Action - Kenya
Four villages in Gacorone Marimanti, Thraraka Nithi County in Kenya, welcome 400 super dynamic and strong women! In this community, agriculture is the main activity, but due to the scarcity of rain and water, things are getting more and more difficult. 132 orphans also live in the community and need multiple supports. Challenges: The need for water: A very dry and isolated region, without electricity or water. People are forced to spend about 4 hours a day walking just to bring water, often the same day, from the nearest river 4 km from the villages. The river is drained twice a year and at the same time serves the flora and fauna of the region. The need for education: There is a primary school 5 km from the villages (1 hour on foot for the children), but the teachers do not come, because there is no electricity, no accommodation and no water. The only possibility for children to be ducated is the school in the town of Marimanti (24 km from the villages!). In addition, most children do not have basic school materials. The need for agriculture technologies and income alternatives: If enough water was available, more agricultural options could be applied and more products would be provided. Mission: Empower women to become more financially independent and to contribute to the growth and sustainability of their communities and the education of their children. a) The "Basket of Hope" initiative: These wonderful women are courageous, hardworking and very optimistic. Drilling water is expensive and difficult because the region is remote, but these women keep hope and put their hearts into it! Each day, they spend several hours making these beautiful, handcrafted baskets in the hopes of selling them and supporting the local community. It takes around two weeks to make each "Basket of Hope", which comes in different color combinations and is filled with sheer Kenyan will for a better future and a change in mindset! The baskets are available for purchase in Europe. The money raised will be used to support local communities and the empowerment of these women. Contact: info@action2day.org or Women Empowerment Action- Kenya b) Stop school absenteeism (support for young adolescent girls) The education and school attendance of adolescent girls are key priorities for our NGO. Girls in Kenya are often absent from schools during their menstruation due to lack of sanitation facilities and the social stigma associated with using cleaning facilities where they exist. Our team provides sanitary pads every month to teenage girls at St. Clement School in Nairobi.
Educate a Child
We strongly believe eduction is the key to unlock the golden door of social and economic development in Kenya. Education in Kenya is actually not for free. Many families in Kenya do not have the resources to ensure that their children are able to attend school, very often even the secondary school. Therefore our project of sponsoring the school fees for children will empower them fora better future.