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(UK, 1013060) Browse eventsThe Whitechapel Centre is the leading homeless & housing charity for the Liverpool region. We work with people who are sleeping rough, living in hostels or struggling to manage accommodation. We're committed to help people find & maintain a home & learn life skills essential for independent living.
(UK, 1143972) Browse eventsThis vibrant community of Kianjai, has leaders of integrity with vision, creativity and energy for change. Their resources are depleted but the social enterprise and dedication is inspiring. Friends of Kianjai Kenya (FKK) see it as our role to work with these leaders to provide the resources which will empower them to realise their vision. Currently our focus of support is divided into three areas: Educational scholarships for secondary school. Supporting orphans and children from humble backgrounds to remain in education either at school or in a vocational polytechnic. We are also resourcing these institutions so they can provide a better quality of education. Special needs educational support.We are resourcing feeding programs to minimise malnutrition amongst disabled children in the community. FKK also provide teachers resources, and training to educate parents and the community to better include disabled children into the community. Our big project started in 2013 is the building of a respite centre for these families. Entrepreneurial support. FKK respond to local enthusiasm and interest. We have supported a self help group of parents of disabled children to improve their income through chicken rearing. We have provided a knitting machine to a young man blinded at the age of 15 through glaucoma.FKK purchases craft from a women s self help group for re sale in the UK. FKK is also looking to support local farmers to improve their yields.