Children’s Feeding program in Philippines
During December 2008 the following places received funding to run feeding programmes in Manila:
Sta. Maria and Lourdes Outpost
Forty children were gathered together to enjoy a wonderful meal.
There were 35 children, aged between 3 and 12 years from Barangay Palili who participated in the Christmas Luncheon Program. The word of God was preach among the young people emphasizing “Jesus is the greatest gift “. Many of them were challenged to let Jesus live in their lives. Afterwards they all enjoyed a meal.
Lopez Quezon Corps
31 children from Lopez were recipients of the Christmas feeding. The event was held on December 25th, it included story telling of Christ birth, games including a bible quiz. Delicious and nutritious food was served and the children were also given tumblers filled with candies and chocolates.
Manila Cental Corps
Manila Central Corps was blessed with the donation from Australia East to continue the feeding program among the street and less fortunate children. It has also been a way to reach out the parents of these children and introduce to them the way to salvation.
Seniors’ Feeding program in Philippines
Manila Tondo Christmas Feeding
During December 2008 The Corps at Manila Tondo conducted a dinner fellowship to its seniors group, 60 people in total were given a delicious and nutritious meal.
Antipolo Outreach Christmas Luncheon Fellowship
Smiles, laughs and tears of joy were seen in the different faces of the elderly people of Antipolo. Twenty five of them participated. One of them was a blind woman who was moved to tears while enjoying her food and the warm acceptance given to her; another woman who was abandoned and neglected felt she belonged in the fellowship.
Manila Central Corps Feeding for the Elderlies
Two sessions of lunch fellowship for the elderly were held, there were 20 grannies who shared their testimonies and experiences, participated in the group singing and games. Everyone enjoyed the fellowship and thanked the donors who extended their support to them.
Bagong Silang Community Widow’s Club
Christmas Feeding for Community Widows Club was held on December 30, 2008 and it was full of joy and thanksgiving for having this project. A good meal was served to 40 widows. After the fellowship they received Christmas gifts. Many of the widow club members are now attending the holiness meeting and some are willing to undergo discipleship training.
Seed Packs - Kenya West
Support in 2008: US $803
Support in 2009: US $1217.70
In 2008 and 2009, Kenya experienced severe drought. Many farm families were affected by crop failures, leaving them with little income to buy seeds for the next planting season.
In Yatta Division, Eastern Province, The Salvation Army assisted 120 farming families in 5 locations through the distribution of seeds. Each family received 3kgs of maize seeds, 1.5kg beans, 1.5kg cow peas.
In the semi-arid Makueni District, Eastern Province, 65 families benefited from seed relief, with each family receiving 2kg of hybrid maize seed.
Sewing Machines - Kenya East
Support in 2008: US $1675.25
Support in 2009: US $315
In many parts of the Kenya East territory, Corps operate local ‘village polytechnics’ - vocational training centres aimed at giving practical skills to unemployed school leavers. Courses include tailoring, dressmaking, carpentry and metal work.
Three sewing machines were donated to the Kanzalu Polytechnic in Matungulu District. The Kyamutwoii Polytechnic in Kangundo Division received one sewing machine, whilst Misileni Polytechnic in Kangundo Division was able to make repairs to a number of disused sewing machines.
Toys for Children in Care of The Salvation Army - Kenya East
Support in 2008: US $200.68
Mombasa Children’s Home at Kenya’s coast is home for around 60 children, many of whom are orphaned. The Army provides a safe, loving and caring environment to these children. Through this project, each child received their own special toy, and the centre manager also bought some shared play equipment.
Mosquito Nets - Kenya East
Support in 2008: US $427.54
Support in 2009: US $984
The Nairobi Girl’s Training Centre is a vocational centre established to provide practical vocational training to girls from poor rural families. This is a residential centre in the heart of Nairobi, and is home to around 45 girls during the school year. Mosquito nets were provided to every student.
At Njoro special school in Nakuru District, 45 nets were provided to the children. This school caters specifically for children with intellectual disabilities.
School Desks - Kenya East
Support in 2008: US $1675.25
Support in 2009: US $535.15
Kaumoni Secondary School in the semi-arid Yatta Division was created in 2008 because of the high demand for secondary education in that area. 33 desks were built by local artisans and given to school. Pictured below is the form 1 class, seated at their new desks.
21 desks were also given to Mathare Primary School (Roots Institute), an informal school run by The Salvation Army in Mathare slum, Nairobi. These desks were made at The Salvation Army’s vocational training centre in Thika, giving that institution some much-needed business.
Health Kits - Kenya East
Support in 2008: US $1308.79
Support in 2009: US $319.80
The health kits pictured above contain items such as soap, skin ointment, anti-septic and gloves, and were used in home based care by members of HIV support groups, as they visit people living with HIV/AIDS.
A total of 190 kits were distributed amongst HIV support groups in Kangundo, Embu, Kibwezi and Nairobi Divisions and Nakuru, Matungulu and Mwala Districts.
Hand tool kits - Kenya East
Support in 2008: US $654.40
Support in 2009: US $344.40
Miseleni Polytechnic in Matungulu District received funds for hand tools, such as saws, plains, hammers, vices, chisels etc.
Kyumatwoii Polytechnic in Kangundo Division was provided with masonry and carpentry tools, and hope to increase the number of places they can offer as a result.
Water Tanks - Kenya East
Support in 2008: US $4311.16
Support in 2009: US $4045.75
Water tanks were received at Nairobi Girl’s Hostel, home to around 75 young women from rural areas attending various training centres and schools in Nairobi.
Kinyui Boys Secondary School in Matungulu District was also assisted with tanks.
Large tanks of 10,000 litre capacity were purchased and installed at these two facilities. Some financial assistance was also provided to help them with the necessary plumbing and the construction of tank bases.
Toilets and Desks for Schools - Kenya West
Support in 2009: US $11124.56
Toilets
The toilets are under construction in two very needy schools. Each school will be receiving 6 units of toilets, three for girls and three for boys. One of the schools, Ivakale has a total of 425 girls and 419 boys.
Desks
There are 80 desks being made for Makunga Salvation Army Primary School. The school has 1510 pupils (766 girls and 744 boys) but has a total of 100 desks. Each desks is shared by 3 pupils hence 300 pupils have the privillage of using desks. The rest, 1210, sit on the dirty floor. The 80 new desks will furnish 4 new classrooms.
Water Supply – Kenya East project 1
Total cost of the project: US$41,527
Location: Kithimani Corps - Kangundo
With funds generated through the gift catalogue in 2008, the community of Kithimani in Kenya East received access to clean and safe drinking water from two water points, easing the pressure on the existing spring which was inadequate to meet the needs of the population of the area.
In the past, when the local spring has dried up women would have to walk beyond their local community to find water. This project now provides a constant source of water for the people of Kithimani.
The community is now able to take up to 4,000 litres of water per hour from the new water points, benefiting up to 500 families and two local schools.
Water Supply – Kenya East project 2
Total cost of the project: US$235,312
Location: 11 communities across Kenya East
This project has delivered functioning boreholes in 11 rural communities across Kenya:
Miseleni, Kathiti, Kyamwania, Kibuline, Kuzyokimanza, Kikesa, Kiwanzani, Mikono, Kithasyu, Emuyundi and Ndakaru
At 8 of these sites the boreholes were fitted with hand pumps, the water is potable and is being used by the community for drinking, cooking and other domestic purposes.
At 3 sites the boreholes were fitted with solar pumping systems, the communities are using the water for washing, cleaning, and watering of animals only – they do not drink the water due to its salty taste and / or discolouration. Investigations are continuing at the two sites affected by discolouration to determine if the water can be treated in any way to make it potable.
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