Challenge Africa
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Challenge Africa is a new, non-governmental organisation working to improve the lives of people in Nyanza Province, Kenya.
Established by Birmingham University students Eleanore Frey, Amy Tew and Andrew Garlick as a direct response to the poverty they witnessed in the villages of Wagusu and Abimbo beside Lake Victoria, the organisation works with a small, dedicated team headed by Edwin Ogillo, to improve the lives of local people through sustainable development projects. Challenge Africa believes in responding to the needs of the people rather than prescribing uniform development solutions.
200 orphans and vulnerable children are supported by Challenge Africa and through the UK Chick Challenge and the building of a poultry farm, the target of providing every child with a meal each day will be achieved. To provide water, funds are needed to install a pump.
The Kenyan team provides comprehensive home based care to people living with HIV/AIDS, offering support, counselling, nutritional help and condom provision.
Since January 2007 Challenge Africa has created a training centre with donated sewing machines and typewriters from the UK to provide vulnerable girls with a livelihood. By making school uniform, the young women are also enabling orphans to attend school. To address the massive problem of HIV/AIDS in the area, education programmes have been implemented to fight discrimination and ignorance, which lead to new infection.
Challenge Africa - Challenge Yourself is an international volunteer programme aimed at creating positive change through personal challenge. Challenge Africa is looking for individuals to help make a difference. Volunteers are housed in the community centre dormitory and encouraged to use their talents and interests to help benefit the community. The programme centres on the belief that by working with local people, volunteers can participate in a life-enhancing experience. Volunteers are also needed in the UK to help raise both funds and awareness. By undertaking a sponsored challenge, raising money or spreading the word about Challenge Africa, these vital projects can continue to improve the lives of the villagers in Kenya.
