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FOCUS DREAM CENTER RIURU, KENYA Pastor Samuel Kariuki 22 Douglas Street Worcester, MA 01603 kkariuki@msn.com (508) 723-6917 FocusDreamCenter.org Focus Dream Center 11/10/2016 1 FOCUS FAMILIES, ORPHANS, AND CHILDREN UNDER STRESS


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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

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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
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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

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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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