Please find below an update on all recent fantastic progress!
All in all the last couple of months have shown fantastic progress on putting the foundations in place for the expansion of our programmes over the next few years – new premises / land, budgets and HR structures :0) The political situation is stable, but much skepticism about power-sharing, especially in lieu of whopping 40 member cabinet…Still a lot of displaced people, so shocking that 40 MP salaries are consuming budget, while there are appeals to donors to assist with Ksh31billion to re-house displaced people…General feeling that this is a step backwards – country was on track toward economic independence. Expectation that there’ll be a bit more unrest to come, though doubt it will be violent like the post-election crisis. “
Highlights programmes
The new Fashion Apprenticeship Centre is being set up in the new Studio House premises, Lydiah will be heading up the programme.
Jenny Deans from the Edinburgh College of Art has just been out on a successful two week trip working with Sheila on new designs and new tools & techniques
In Seed of Hope an ‘Excellence staff training’ took place 5, 6 April
The Johari Health & Beauty pilot has started and around 1000 soaps expected to be ready for sale at the end of June
At the Kandara Children’s Home a reduced number of children are supported as the outreach program is getting more established (to support children living with extended family instead), recent medical checks have been carried out on all children and the academic performance is improving. The Board is engaged with the Johari Health and Beauty project - everyone is getting very excited!
The Kids Club (After School Centres) will be located in new premises, a new structure is in place independent of Ayany developed ready for the move.
Wakenya Pamoja - Dates for peace concerts are being finalized, album planned to be brought out end of May.
New premises rented for head office Nairobi, first apprenticeship centre and new land Kandara
Secondment and volunteer involvement.
Great progress has been made on the budget preparation and expansion plans.
A lot of work has been achieved on new marketing collateral on the new Foundation brochure, branding and business cards.
Overall governance & reporting structure defined, HR structures in progress - role descriptions, contracts and HR policies, objective and appraisal process.
All in all a fantastic job by everyone in Kenya and in Scotland - major progress to developing our programmes so we can support more children and young adults :0)
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