genialsozial – your work against poverty – youth solidarity campaign with 22,000 students from 222 schools (2022) The idea is ingenious and social. With many small forces, big things can be achieved. Students use their strength to help young people in poorer regions of the world in order to improve their living and educational opportunities […]
I am Mark Odhiambo from Rusinga Island. I am a person who loves trees and very passionate about environmental conservation activities. We are using Waware tree nursery irrespective of the challenges to lead to protect, conserve and restore our environment which is being threatened by so many unhealthy environmental activities like illegal logging and charcoal […]
The main source of livelihood for the people of Rusinga Island is fishing, and only a few engage in horticulture along the lakeshore. The supply of fruit in Rusinga is very poor, most fruits such as avocados, mangoes, oranges and others are supplied from Kisii, several kilometres away. KWEPU receives a grant from BaRuIs e.V. […]
My name is Odondi Jackson Ooko from Kenya. I was born and grew up in Kamasengre village on Rusinga Island. I am the the second last born in a family of seven. Three males and 4 females, two passed away some years back, my sisters left families behind. My dad was a fisherman and my […]
KWEPU is a community based organization undertaking various community activities which include environmental conservation, educational and health programs. Most of our programs are directly linked to schools. In 2020, COVID-19 cases were reported in our region and preventive measures include physical and social distancing, the use of masks or coverings has been recommended in public […]
To begin with I’m Mike from Rusinga Island where I have been living since my childhood. Here in Rusinga I went to Uya Primary School and joined Tom Mboya high school, which I took one year then went to Mirogi Boys School for form 2 and 3 because of school fee I was advised by […]
Funding application from KWEPU (Kamayoge Women Education Progressive Unit CBO) Background NYAMUGA Special School for physically and health impaired students is a boarding elementary school located on the east side of Rusinga Island, about 2 km from Mbita town. It is built on a 1 ½ hectare plot of land. It has a total of […]
Our library has developed into a learning center. An increasing number of books and 70 workstations are available to the students of the surrounding communities and schools. In addition to a health education program, there are IT workshops and agricultural activities. Our tree nursery on the Kamasengre School grounds is part of the environmental education […]
In October 2021 we could report about the start of a new project. The registered association (Self Help Group) with Mike Okella started after several months of preparation with the breeding of Tilapia fish. The business plan and the detailed program with 12 modules for training of young people convinced us to support this project […]
Phionah, Emmaculate, Roberto and Sheila write to us for Christmas. Reporting about themselves, their commitment and their goals. A strong and hopeful team of the NYALORE Community Based Organization. We are happy to pass on the thanks and their wishes for Merry Christmas and the New Year to our supporters. “Those who say it can’t […]
Badilisha is Kiswahili and means transformation. We support sustainable development on Rusinga Island in Lake Victoria, Kenya.
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