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We help provide food, education, healthcare and emotional support to hundreds of orphaned and vulnerable children in Makindu, Kenya.

Makindu, Kenya & Eugene,Oregon
Joined March 2011
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Over 2,000 people in 320 households received monthly food relief and a Holiday Food Basket in 2021; crucial in keeping kids well-nourished and healthy throughout the pandemic. #supportthechildren #NoMoreHunger #worldofgood #nonprofit
Registration for our virtual auction opens Oct. 28th!  Bidding will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 3rd! Help the children and guardians at the Center in Makindu continue to live happy, healthy lives by bidding on auction items! Auction website link: event.auctria.com/2056acc9-4…
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Dear friends, as we continue to stay aware of the precautions to the COVID-19 virus, we wanted to inform you that our annual auction fundraiser has been switched to an entirely virtual format! 1/2
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The original date and time of the event have since been re-scheduled for:  Wednesday, November 10th, 2021. Preshow @ 4:45 PM PST, Auction @ 5-6 PM PST. Follow this link below or the QR code to visit the auction website! auctria.events/makindu2021au…
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The Center continues to partner with relevant stakeholders in order to sensitize the guardians, children, and the community at large on COVID prevention and management measures. By the end of the summer, 292 guardians were vaccinated, and 72 have already received both doses!
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Here are some recent pictures of more goats that were received by the grateful guardians of the Center!
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140 children are eating meals daily at the Center! This is not only great for their nutrition, but also allows for a check-in on their well-being.
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More content from Makindu! This slideshow is full of pics guardians that do so much for the children. Housing, education, nourishment, and so much more go into the efforts seen by these gracious individuals. Asante sana! Thank you! youtu.be/nFnInjvPZ3o
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New slideshow on our YouTube page with pictures from the Center! Make sure to subscribe to our channel to stay up to date with new pictures and videos from Makindu! Link to slideshow: youtu.be/ILMEjllmNcc
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The guardians and students at the Makindu Children's Center are very grateful for their new face masks and school uniforms!
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We are pleased to report 95% of MCC staff, guardians and volunteers have been vaccinated against COVID-19! Through nutritional food aid, health care benefits, and building a community understanding during these dark times, hope remains, and in fact, continues to grow!
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Some of the amazing safari pictures taken by members of the Proper Walk and Safari Team throughout their journey! Thank you to all who donated and to those who took pictures, your support helps showcase Makindu Children's Program to the world! Asante sana! youtube.com/watch?v=JGPyrnu0…
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New slideshow of pictures taken from the Proper Walk and Safari Team as they made their four-day journey across the Laikipia Plateau! Click the link below or watch on our YouTube page: youtu.be/UBXFIYmCQsM
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After the Proper Walk and Safari Team arrived to the Centre in Makindu, the children and guardians held a celebration to send them on their way for the adventure of a lifetime! Highlight video of the celebration: youtu.be/SKfjyW9XgR8
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The Volunteer Service Day at the Centre was a great success! Thank you to all that participated and to all that donated. Your support has continued to make the Centre in Makindu better than ever! youtu.be/XpRrfvIaoEE
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Check out the photos from the last few days of the Proper Walk and Safari of 2021! facebook.com/49971960148/pos…
Day four of the Proper Walk and Safari brought to you by @drwininger! facebook.com/49971960148/pos…
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GREAT NEWS! Astrazeneka vaccines have arrived in Kenya! Many of our 310 guardians and 12 staff have already received their first shot, and all look forward to complete vaccination status. #makindu #kenya #africa #support #nonprofit #children #guardians #covid #vaccine
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