Because together we are stronger
Working to enhance the health & wellbeing of individuals & families affected by extreme poverty & HIV/AIDS in Kenya.
WHO WE ARE
Pamoja Care works to enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals and families affected by extreme poverty and HIV/AIDS in Kenya.
We believe all lives have value. Our programs of support and empowerment provide the tools this vulnerable population needs to live a healthy and productive life at home and within their communities. PAMOJA means TOGETHER in ‘Swahili’ language. This mirrors our spirit of collaboration, which is critical to our mission since the organization is incorporated in Massachusetts but the work is based in Kenya.
We are dedicated to building partnerships with community leaders, local schools, and other stakeholders invested in care and well being of people to support, nurture, and empower those we serve.
THE NEED
— High Poverty
Poverty rate at more than 46% (UNICEF)
— Education
More than 1.2 million children of school-going age out of school (World Bank)
— Orphaned Children
More than 1.8 million orphaned children in the country
— HIV/AIDS Prevalence
1 500 000 people living with HIV/AIDS by 2018 (UNAIDS)
WITH YOUR SUPPORT WE CAN CHANGE THESE STATISTICS BY WORKING TO CREATE A POSITIVE CHANGE AND WORKING WITH LIVES OF VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. PLEASE JOIN US!
Annual Report
The Year in Review: 2019-2020
The year 2020 was challenging for many Kenyan Families. Although the country was spared the worst of the COVID-19 infections, millions of people lost their livelihoods due to lockdowns enacted to contain the virus. This has pushed many vulnerable and impoverished individuals and families further into poverty and despair. WITH YOUR HELP & SUPPORT……We fed hundreds of families, distributed hundreds of backpacks with school supplies, supported secondary school kids with tuition and fees, and equipped the youth and women with skills and means to earn a living.
THANK YOU!
RESULTS THAT MATTER!
EDUCATION
- 550 primary school kids received school supplies backpacks
- 6 secondary school children were supported with tuition, fees and supplies
- 150 eighth graders given geometrical sets for use during the final exams
- 625 books were shipped to Kenya.
ACHIEVEMENT
- One of our star students finished secondary school and scored a B+ which enabled him to join a four year university to study teaching.
- 2 students obtained a two year diploma in community nursing and security management
- 2 of our youth obtained skills in construction/masonry and driving
OUTREACH
The pandemic left many families without the ability to work or provide for the basics, especially food. BUT…………
- We supported 660 individuals and families with food baskets
- Provided home based help in food, school, and housing to 7 orphaned children.
- Helped 2 women start small income generating businesses to support their families.
HOW WE DID IT
Pamoja operates on a very lean budget. Currently, our 4 member staff is comprised of volunteers. We also rely on volunteer support from local parents, school heads, teachers, and community members derived from Gakurwe village and Kayole-Kamulu slums in Kenya where our programs are located. 95% of your donations are used for the programs.
THANK YOU!
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Your generosity has helped Pamoja Care Inc provide Educational Support, Food, and Skills training to hundreds of impoverished children, women and youth in Kenya.
The results are:
- Reduced school dropout rates.
- Improved grades performance.
- Improved socioeconomic status for women and youth
With YOUR SUPPORT this will continue to be POSSIBLE! To learn more about our programs and become a partner, connect with us at www.pamojacare.org
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