Project Code 1902 is Project Code 2202 due to project renewal
School compound built through the 1902 Manyatta Development Project which now serves as a cornerstone for the community
Located in the slum area outside Nairobi, Kenya, where over 60,000 people reside, Manyatta Trade School began as a simple feeding program for children.
What started as providing meals once a week has grown into a thriving community, with countless lives relying on the support and resources we provide.
The vision behind Manyatta Trade School is to empower underprivileged families by teaching them valuable skills that enable them to work and earn a living rather than beg on the streets.
It not only provides clean water but also equips students with skills in sewing, hairdressing, handbag making, and vegetable farming.
Additionally, the compound now includes a full-time medical center, which we supplement with free medical camps throughout the year. These camps treat over 1,000 adults and children per session, offering vital healthcare to those who otherwise could not afford it.
We are incredibly grateful for any support you can provide to sustain and grow these programs. Below are some of the key projects that rely on donations:
- Feeding Program: We feed over 200 children twice a week since 2010, providing what may be their only substantial meals for the week. This program costs $500AUD per month.
- Medical Camps: In the last year alone, we hosted three free medical camps, treating 3,199 people. Each camp costs $5,000 AUD and covers all medicines, doctors, and nurses.
- Clean Water Initiative: We’ve installed four water tanks that collect clean water from the Trade School roof. The water is sold to help sustain the compound’s finances.
- Project Support: We support two people overseeing these projects. This requires $1,000 AUD per month.
- Education Sponsorship: Many children drop out of school around the age of 12 due to their parents’ inability to pay fees. Sponsoring a full education costs $600 AUD per child.
- Rescue Girls Program: Girls in need are fostered by church families and attend the Trade School to learn skills that help them become independent and self-sufficient.
The challenges faced by the Manyatta community are immense. While Covid-19 has added an additional layer of difficulty, diseases like AIDS, typhoid, and malaria remain the leading causes of death, making the medical camps and clean water initiatives more critical than ever.
If you would like to join us in making a tangible difference, please donate using the form below.