Springs of Hope: An Introduction

This is a project founded in the year 2004, where the core are then experienced a drastic increase in the issue of people affected by HIV and AIDS, hence leading to the increase of street children in the neighbourhood (Maai Mahiu Town and Naivasha District)

MANDATE

The main aim of this project was to curb the problem of HIV/AIDS affected families and in the long term try to reduce the impacts of HIV/AIDS.

HIV AIDS FAMILY SUPPORT

The project has taken a positive progress towards its goals and hence moving in line with the objectives. To this therefore we are able to feed at least 38 families, including 50 kids both infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and also 42 street children. A good example is that the project has continously fed eighteen families in one week, then in following week 20 families are fed. In total, the budget per week is about 7000 Ksh ($120 USD).

STREET CHILDREN

Everyday lunch for 42 street kids would be a minimal cost but of benefit to every child.

Cost for each child: one plate of ugali and cabbage, 50 Ksh x 42 = 2100 Ksh ($35). A drink of tea: 10 Ksh x 42 = 420 Ksh ($8).
if you multiply:
2100 x 7 days = 14700
420 x 7 days = 2940
TOTAL = 17640 per week

TOTAL COST OF PROGRAMS

Street children 17,640
HIV/AIDS families 7,000
Weekly total 24,640

Monthly total 98,560

HELP NEEDED

I have been unable to cater for clothing and education due to financial instability mostly for the street children, and kids that are both infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and stigma.

I have been looking to all ways that can make this project gross to the fullest - ie sending kids to school, providing accomodation, medical, and clothing. However, due to many challenges I have been facing - like no sponsorships - I use my own money whenever I'm able to do it, or else I help whenever I get help from friends.

If you are able to support in some way, be it financially or in other ways, please contact zailousm - at - yahoo.com

Regards,

Zack
Chairman, Springs of Hope