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FOCUS DREAM CENTER

RIURU, KENYA

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Pastor Samuel Kariuki 22 Douglas Street Worcester, MA 01603 kkariuki@msn.com (508) 723-6917 FocusDreamCenter.org

FOCUS

• FAMILIES, ORPHANS, AND CHILDREN UNDER STRESS (FOCUS)
• FOCUS WAS AN INITIATIVE FOR YOUTHS IN 2000
• FOCUS WAS REGISTERED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF KENYA IN 2002

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ORPHANS & VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN KENYA

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• The number of orphans and vulnerable children is estimated to be over 2.8 million in Kenya.
• Some 47 percent of children are said to be orphaned as a result of HIV and AIDS and many more remain vulnerable

due to several other factors.

• In Africa, it is estimated that there are 34 million orphaned children

FAMILIES ORPHANS CHILDREN UNDER STRESS

FOCUS is a Non Governmental Organization formed as a response to the socio economic challenges faced by the children, youth and community at large. With emphasis on HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support Vision :- TO be a distinguished community service

• rganization promoting humanity for all

Mission:- FOCUS provides sustainable community programs through evidence based programs that are effective and efficient

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FOCUS DREAM CENTER

• FOCUS DREAM CENTER KENYA FORMED IN 2012 AT LIBERTY CHURCH
• FORMED THROUGH THE NEW ENGLAND DREAM CENTER
• FOCUS DREAM CENTER KENYA (SEPARATE ENTITY IN USA, AND IN KENYA, CALLED: FOCUS)

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FOCUS DREAM CENTER KENYA PROJECT

• PROVIDE SCHOOL BUILDINGS FOR EDUCATION
• MICRO-FLUSH TOILETS TO IMPROVE SANITATION
• PROVIDE A SAFE WATER SUPPLY TO 120 STUDENTS
• PROVIDE SAFE WATER SUPPLY FOR IRRIGATION AND COMMUNITY SALE
• FAITH CENTRIC EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR ORPHANS

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DREAM CENTER KENYA PROJECTS

• YOUTH PROGRAMS
• GUARDIANS FOR ORPHANS
• FUNDING EDUCATION AND EDUCATION MATERIALS (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY)
• PROVIDING FOOD AND NUTRITION FOR ORPHANS
• HEALTH CARE AND MEDICAL MISSIONS FOR ORPHANS AND COMMUNITY
• HEALTH EDUCATION AND SCREENING (HIV/AIDS)
• THE CONTAINER PROJECT (2012-2014)
• PRIMARY SCHOOL BUILDING (2016)
• THE SANITATION PROJECT (2016 CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS)
• SAFE, CLEAN WATER SUPPLY THROUGH A NEW WATER WELL (DRILLED 2012, PUMP – 2016?)

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

• HIV AND AIDS AWARENESS AND PREVENTION
• YOUTH PROGRAMS AND EMPOWERMENT
• TRAINING – SKILLS AND RESOURCES TO ENABLE YOUTH TO PLAY POSITIVE ROLE IN SOCIETY
• YOUTH PERFORM COMMUNITY HIV SCREENING
• YOUTH PERFORM COMMUNITY DRUG ABUSE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION

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GUARDIANS

• PLACEMENT OF ORPHANS INTO HOMES (EXTENDED FAMILY OR COMMUNITY)
• HEALTH EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR GUARDIANS
• TRAINING & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (HOUSEHOLD AND SMALL BUSINESS) FOR GUARDIANS
• RESOURCES (FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER) FOR BETTERMENT OF BOTH GUARDIAN/ORPHAN

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EDUCATION AND EDUCATION MATERIALS

• GOVERNMENT OPERATED SCHOOLS
• ORPHANS GATHERED AS A COMMUNITY, YOUTH TAKE ORPHANS TO SCHOOL
• FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION FOR ORPHANS AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN
• FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION MATERIALS FOR ORPHANS

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FOOD AND NUTRITION PROJECT

• PROVIDE FOOD (3 MEALS/DAY) TO ORPHANS
• ORPHANS GATHER FOR BREAKFAST AT FOCUS CENTER
• YOUTH RESPONSIBLE FOR COOKING MEALS AND DELIVERY

OF LUNCH AT SCHOOL

• RETURN TO FOCUS CENTER FOR AFTER SCHOOL

PROGRAMS, BIBLE EDUCATION, & ACTIVITIES

• YOUTH COOK AND SERVE DINNER TO ORPHANS

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HEALTH AND MEDICAL MISSIONS

• TEACHING ORPHANS PROPER LIFESTYLE AND GOOD EATING HABITS
• TEACHING ORPHANS, YOUTH, & GUARDIANS HYGIENE, CLEANLINESS, AND DISEASE PREVENTION
• DIABETES, BLOOD PRESSURE, AND HIV SCREENING
• TAKING ORPHANS TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

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THE CONTAINER PROJECT (2012-2014)

• GATHERING RESOURCES AT LIBERTY CHURCH

DONATED TO FOCUS DREAM CENTER & COMMUNITY

• SHOES, CLOTHING, BICYCLES, COMPUTERS, MEDICAL

EQUIPMENT, SOUND SYSTEMS, & BOOKS

• LOGISTICAL AND CUSTOMS CHALLENGES
• DIRECTLY AFFECTED 130 PASTORS IN 130 CHURCHES

AND 13 ORPHAN CENTERS

• THE CONTAINER PROJECT IMPACTED OVER 15,000

PEOPLE AND OVER 200 ORPHANS LIVES IMPROVED

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PRIMARY SCHOOL PROJECT

• SERVES MORE THAN 200

ORPHANS, IN GRADES 1-8

• TWO CLASSROOM BLOCK

STRUCTURE (COMPLETED 2016)

• FUTURE EXPANSION FOR AN

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

• COLLEGE TRAINED TEACHERS

(REQUIRED) WORK WITH UNTRAINED TEACHER ASSISTANTS

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SANITATION PROJECT

• PROVIDES 4 EA SELF-COMPOSTING MICRO-FLUSH TOILETS FOR THE ORPHANAGE
• PROVIDE TRAINING IN CONSTRUCTION SKILLS IN MAKING MICRO-FLUSH TOILETS
• CREATE SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR FOCUS ORPHANS
• OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPANDING TOILETS AS THE ORPHANAGE EXPANDS
• MICRO-LOAN PROGRAM EXTENDS SANITATION TO COMMUNITY THROUGH MAKER-LENDER PROGRAM

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GSAP MICRO-FLUSH TOILET

• OFF-GRID SOLUTION, SELF COMPOSTING MICRO-FLUSH (USES

1 CUP OF GREY WATER) TOILETS

• REQUIRES NO SEWER, USES LOCALLY AVAILABLE

EARTHWORMS IN DIGESTER COMPARTMENT

• COMPOST MATERIAL REMOVED EVERY 2-3 YEARS AND THEN

SAFELY USED FOR AGRICULTURE

• SEALED DIGESTER CREATES INCREASE HYGIENE, REDUCES

DISEASE AND INFECTIONS

• USES LOCALLY AVAILABLE BUILDING MATERIALS
• COST IS $300 FOR DOUBLE FAMILY UNIT, $450/UNIT FOR

MULTI-USE APPLICATIONS

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SAFE WATER SUPPLY

• DEEP ROCK WATER WELL PROVIDES 20,000

LITERS/DAY, ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN 120-200 ORPHANS

• ALSO PROVIDES A SAFE DRINKING WATER SOURCE

TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

• ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMP DELIVERS TO DUAL

TANK ELEVATED ON A TOWER

• PROVIDES TO THE ORPHANS FIRST, THEN SOLD TO

THE COMMUNITY WITH ANY EXCESS

• TESTED TO MEET LOCAL GOVERNMENT STANDARDS
• REDUCED DISEASE AND INCREASES EFFECTIVE USE

OF TIME

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SAFE WATER SUPPLY

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DAB 100 mm Submersible borehole pump 2 X10,000 Liter Tanks & 10 Meter Tower Plan Used for Orphans and Kiosk sales to community

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT

• OVER 100 PASTORS AND THEIR CHURCHES ARE PROVIDED CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TRAINING
• TRAINING IN MANAGEMENT SKILLS
• TRAINING AND INSPIRING THE YOUTH TO PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY
• OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY (HEALTH AND SPIRITUAL SERVICES)
• EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
• RESULTS IN A POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITY

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LONG TERM VISION FOR FOCUS DREAM CENTER

• SCHOOL BUILDINGS – PRIMARY AND SECONDARY
• HOUSING FOR 200+ ORPHANS
• CLEAN, SAFE DRINKING WATER FOR ORPHANAGE AND LOCAL COMMUNITY
• SANITATION FOR ORPHANAGE
• HEALTH CLINIC
• LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT
• FARMING, AGRICULTURE, AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SUPPLY

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