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We’re Hiring a New CEO
Are you a transformational leader, interested in a flexible opportunity to guide and develop a forward thinking small charity? Team Kenya are a well established development organisation, working with a local partner to reduce extreme poverty and inequality in rural Kenya. Whilst we predominantly focus our work with girls, we adopt a grassroots, holistic approach inclusive of the wider community. We are currently seeking a CEO to take the charity forward, ensuring progressive strategies, excellent leadership, capacity building, sustainability and demonstrated impact. The charity is based in Newcastle, with the role being advertised again to welcome qualified remote candidates to…
Read moreHadrian’s Wall Walk
Here in the North East, we are lucky enough to have some of the UK’s most stunning landmarks right on our doorstep. Rich in Roman History, World Heritage site Hadrian’s Wall attracts visitors far and wide with its breath-taking views of Craig Lough, Housesteads Roman Fort and the famous Sycamore Gap. On the 11th May 2019, eleven volunteers from Team Kenya conquered the 17.5 mile walk in order to raise money for our programmes in Ndhiwa. Our fantastic team was made up of a host of volunteers of all ages and fitness abilities, including 11-year-old Daniel who travelled from Edinburgh especially…
Read moreTeam Kenya Business Breakfast
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and at 8 am on the 7th of May we kicked off our business challenge Team Kenya style with a breakfast with a difference. Hosted at NBS, our breakfast launch invited individuals from some of the North East’s most well-known businesses to learn more about the ‘Walk in Her Footsteps’ challenge over a complimentary host of their favourite early morning treats. ‘Walk in Her Footsteps’ is an exciting opportunity for businesses to get involved in the life changing work we do at Team Kenya. Each business is invited…
Read moreImpact report 2018
Your support means we are able to deliver vital programmes in Ndhiwa. You can find out more about these programmes in our 2018 Impact Report. We hope you enjoy reading about how your donations have helped achieve some amazing things for the women and girls of Ndhiwa. Impact report highlights 8,000 people trained in child rights and school-related gender-based violence prevention. Over 5,500 pupils have improved standards of education Clean drinking water is available to 4,500 school students 5,000 children, teachers and parents have access to computers and books Over 2,700 family members have improved food security 88% of income…
Read moreNdhiwa’s New Community Library!
We all have that one book (or for some, perhaps several) that sparked a real ‘light bulb’ moment and had a lasting impact upon us long after we had reached the final page. Whether you’re four years old or 92 years old, the gift of a book is something that should not be underestimated in its power to instigate positive change. Providing readers with an increased amount of knowledge, books possess rare qualities that allow us to question the world around us and challenge pre-existing models of thought. At Team Kenya, we are ardent believers that education is key in…
Read moreRun the Great North Run for Team Kenya!
From the sweeping terrains of Kenya to our very own Tyne Bridge, take a look at why you should take part in the Great North Run in aid of Team Kenya this year! As the nights begin to lighten and the harsh chills of winter become an increasingly distant memory, why not dust off your trainers and discover the joy of running, all in the name of a good cause. Following the immense success of our runners who took part in the Great North Run 2018 and raised £9,425 in the process, Team Kenya is on the lookout for anyone…
Read moreThank You for an Incredible 2018!
This year, Team Kenya has celebrated our 10th Anniversary! We are delighted to have celebrated with a successful and exciting year, thanks to your incredible support. Whilst our financial year does not end until the turn of the year, we already know that this year has been our most successful fundraising year to date. This has had a huge impact on our work in Ndhiwa. Here are just a few examples of the impact our work has been able to have in 2018. Expansion of our holistic school model to eight partner schools – we are now offering our holistic…
Read moreMeet Jemima!
Jemima received agricultural training as a result of last year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge. The training empowered her to increase her income to 4.5 times its original level. In March this year, Jemima received agricultural training, funded by our wonderful supporters’ donations to last year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge. As a result of the training, Jemima has been able to embrace more efficient agricultural practices. Jemima has been able to increase her crop yields and her income, empowering her to provide for herself and her four grandchildren. Agricultural training helped Jemima to improve her farming methods and diversify the crops…
Read moreLucy Bronze Shirts Raise £800 at Auction!
A huge thank you to England Lionesses and Olympique Lyonnais Féminin star Lucy Bronze, who kindly donated two signed shirts for auction to raise funds for Team Kenya! The items sold for just under £800, which will have a fantastic impact on Team Kenya’s work in Ndhiwa, western Kenya. Why is Lucy Bronze an Ambassador for Team Kenya? “I am proud and excited to be an ambassador and supporter of Team Kenya. As an organisation, Team Kenya performs valuable work to empower girls and women in Ndhiwa, a community where marginalisation of girls and women is rife. I was shocked…
Read moreLucy Bronze Shirts for Auction!
Thank you to Lucy Bronze, who has very kindly donated two signed shirts for auction to raise funds for Team Kenya! Lucy plays for both the England Women’s team and the Women’s French club Olympic Lyonnais, who she signed with on a 3-year contract in August 2017. She became a member of the England Senior team on 26th June 2013 and has since then gone on to help England finish third in the 2015 World Cup. One of the shirts she has donated was worn during the Champions League. She is the first England Women’s player to ever win the…
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