| Kariobangi Food Kitchen and Youth support centre. | |
| Description: | Over the last 2 years, Rotary E Club One and Tai Sang Giving Back has partnered with Jifunze International to offer lunch to street children on the boarder of Kariobangi and Korochoco in Nariobi. This project has provided young people with lunch three times per week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Here local group leaders are talking to the boys and offering them alternative options to street life and crime. Since the beginning of the program the boys use of substances has reduced, this was prevalent due to their hungry state, however we now see a reduction in the crime rate in the community which has resulted in a safer environment for those living and working there. All of this has been recognised by the Chief. Since the start of the program some of the boys have found alternative living conditions and have in some cases rented homes for themselves. As you can see from the above pictures the conditions are poor with cooking done over an open fire. The long-term health effects of this are concerning. The water source comes from a tap with no sink and so buckets on the ground is used for water collection. The space has no electricity, storage, or seating. The boys eat outside in the elements, all the food is purchased from the market. |
| History of Involvement: | NEEDS ASSESSMENT On return from a trip to Kenya a Rotary eClub One Board member reported her findings. Following this, a thorough needs assessment was completed. The needs assessment was completed over 3 sessions, firstly though generalised talks with the group leaders and fact-finding discussions regarding issues needing to be addressed, who the beneficiaries would be, expected outcomes, costs, and associated risks. The second stage was bringing in four of the more mature boys. They were asked to envisage the space and draw a diagram of what the final structure would look like. Finally, the project planner and architect met with approximately 20 of the boys across a range of ages for their perspective. It was identified that a safer and cleaner space which would encompass a fully operational kitchen is required. In addition, a dining area which will be multipurpose for sports, and a storage area for clothing and personal items is much needed. A space for 4 of the older more responsible boys to sleep is desirable to provide a level of security and protection against vandalism. This project should include a urinal, two squat toilets and a shower / laundry room. To aid with sustainability for the food program a vertical garden will be constructed which will be a source of veggies and there will be rabbit and chicken coop. Success of the program Success will be measured as below within 1 year of the building completion. 1. Increased and continued reports of crime reduction in the area. 2. Number of boys who have successfully obtained an ID – 5 3. Number of boys who have found work – 3 4. Number of boys attending school – 3 5. The boys attending the centre will have access to bathrooms and showers, therefore better presentation and improved health outcomes – 30 6. Number of chickens producing eggs for sale 10 7. Number of boys trained in construction -3 8. Working vertical garden producing vegetables for meals 9. Healthy bathroom habits established for all young people attending. 10. Learning space and multifunction social area in regular use. Reporting – Monthly verbal report via Rotary eClub One board meetings. 3 monthly written report COST OF THE BUILDING PROJECT This project is managed by Victoria Porter (Jifunze International) she is the President of the Rotary eClub of Outback Australia. She has established a partnership with Rotary eClub One, The Rotary Nomads Rotary Club in Australia and several individual donors. The budget for the first floor of the building which this project covers is US $28,000. |
| Total Budget: | $28,000 USD |