Team Kenia
In Kenia arbeiten wir mit der Huamwenga Hope CBO, einer staatlich registrierten Community Based Organisation, zusammen. Das Besondere an einer solchen CBO ist, dass sie durch die lokale Gemeinschaft getragen wird, also im Grunde ein Nachbarschaftsverein, von Kenianern für Kenianer ist. Bei Huamwenga Hope haben sich Menschen aus Rabai zusammengefunden, um hilfebedürftige Personen in ihrer Gesellschaft zu unterstützen. Die CBO möchte durch Bildung für Kinder und Jugendliche und die Förderung von Landwirtschaft das Leben der Menschen vor Ort in Rabai nachhaltig verändern. Wir bei kila mtoto möchten Huamwenga Hope dabei unterstützen, mit Patenschaften für Kinder und finanzieller Unterstützung für Schulentwicklung und Landwirtschaftsprojekte. Alle Mitglieder von Huamwenga Hope CBO arbeiten ehrenamtlich. Hier der Vorstand von Huamwenga Hope CBO.
Sarah Salama, Chairperson of Huamwenga Hope. Madam Sarah works in the administration of Mombasa County and therefore has a lot of experience in administration.
William Muta Tsaka, Treasurer of Huamwenga Hope. Mr. Tsaka works for the Kenyan National Museum and is curator of the Jumba la Mtwana Museum near Mombasa. Our direct contact in Kenya.
Bakari Saha, secretary of Huamwenga Hope. Mr. Bakari is a primary school teacher at a school in Rabai. As secretary, he is responsible for the minutes and written communication of the neighborhood association.
Prof. Hemedi Mkuzi, member of Huamwenga Hope and our agricultural expert. Prof. Mkuzi conducts intensive research at the university on sustainable agriculture, particularly with regard to climate change and droughts. He implements his research results directly on site and supervises various agricultural projects with the aim of bringing sustainable agriculture back to the people.
Our employees in Kenya
Of course, our project would not be possible without our employees at our school. We now have 7 employees who look after the well-being of the children at our school and other schools.
The two most important people are our two teachers Madam Zainab and Madam Medza. Madam Zainab is our Head Teacher and teaches the PP 2 class, Madam Medza takes care of the youngest, PP 1. Both are mothers themselves and have several children, Madam Zainab’s youngest daughter Zamzam is just one year old, Madam Medza’s youngest son Robert is 6 years old and at our school.
Both of them are always very committed and have great ideas on how to organize the lessons for the children.
Madam Hellen, on the left in the picture, is responsible for all kinds of questions about the children that do not directly concern the school. She takes photos, takes care of the family visits and looks after the children who attend other schools. Madam Hellen would also like to train as a teacher, and we will be very happy to support her in this.
Mrs Tinga, one of our cooks. Mrs. Tinga always has a smile on her face and is a bit of a school mom. When she’s not cooking, but there’s a child to comfort, she’s always there. Mrs. Tinga also brings the mothers of our children together. And she cooks really incredibly tasty and good food.
Madam Rehema, our second cook. An incredibly strong woman – cooking ugali, or maize porridge, for so many children is a real physical challenge. Madam Rehema is rather quiet, but it is impossible to imagine our school without her as a cook.
Madam Khadija takes care of the cleanliness of the school. Every morning she prepares everything, cleans the toilets and fills up the water garbage cans and makes sure that everyone feels comfortable at school.
Mr Tinga is our man for everything. He is also the janitor, driver and security guard. If something needs to be repaired, Mr Tinga is on the spot and he is happy to take care of any errands. For example, he transports beds and mattresses when we have collected donations for them. He also accompanies Madam Hellen on family visits. He is highly respected in the community.