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Protecting Girls in Lockdown
One of the main global responses to COVID-19 has been to close schools, and Ndhiwa has been no exception. When schools are closed, our girls are at home. Home is not always a safe space as there is an increased likelihood of child abuse and neglect. Girls are likely to be exposed to violence, and left without access to food. There have been increasing incidences of child labour, sexual violence, physical assault, neglect, and malnutrition. These cases are becoming more difficult to handle and prevent now schools are closed. One of our protection initiatives is a Safe Space Program at…
Read moreStronger Together – Our response to Covid-19
Firstly, on behalf of everyone at Team Kenya and the Staff and Board in Ndhiwa, Kenya, we hope that you and your loved ones are safe and staying healthy. Our thoughts are with those who are especially vulnerable and whose livelihoods have been impacted. There’s no denying that this is an extremely worrying and challenging time for everyone worldwide. This is especially true for the girls and women we already work with in Ndhiwa, as well as our Kenyan staff and volunteers. ‘No one is safe until everyone is safe’: UN aid Chief on Coronavirus People in Ndhiwa are scared….
Read moreWin Lucy Bronze’s Signed Boots!
As you may have seen Team Kenya ambassador, Lucy Bronze recently won the UEFA Women’s Player of the Year! This is another incredible accolade to add to her extensive trophy collection! To celebrate, Lucy has generously donated a pair of signed boots to Team Kenya. From noon on Wednesday 9th October to noon on Friday 11th October 2019, you will have the opportunity to win those boots! To enter the competition, all you need to do is text the word BOOTS to 70085. Entries cost standard message rate, plus an optional £5 donation. This competition is only open…
Read moreRunning the Great North Run for Team Kenya!
We were delighted to have a group of runners take on the Great North Run for Team Kenya! As North East-based charity, we know how important the Great North Run is for the region and we’re always so proud to have people take part in this beloved event to raise funds for Team Kenya. One of our fantastic runners, Clare Talbot-Jones, has written a fantastic blog explaining why she chose to take part in the Great North Run, why she wanted to support Team Kenya and the impact that the event had on her. Last year my whole mindset was…
Read moreLucy Bronze Shirt Auction
Team Kenya Ambassador, Lucy Bronze, is one of the biggest names in Women’s Football. Having previously played for Sunderland, Everton, Liverpool and Manchester City, she currently plays as a right-back for French club Olympique Lyonnais and the English national team. As a Team Kenya ambassador and loyal supporter, Lucy has donated one of her World Cup shirts to raise funds towards our work to enable girls and women in rural Kenya can create their own bright futures. For Team Kenya, football is particularly symbolic in its ability to empower young girls. With more than 6 in 10 girls experiencing violent or sexual…
Read moreBecome a Trustee
We are seeking to add to our current board of seven trustees. The trustee will join Team Kenya at an exciting time of growth and help to shape the charity’s development going forward. Find out more
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…
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