KOFUP supports children within the framework of community projects. At least two of the trustees visit each year, travelling around the different communities to monitor the use of funds and ascertain ongoing needs.

KOFUP currently supports 13 projects in all, two in Uganda and eleven in Kenya. We would like to thank everyone who contributes. Without doubt you have helped, and are helping, to change lives and give hope to some of the poorest children in the world.

 

 

TRUSTEES

Brendan Bennett                       (Teacher)
Patricia White                             (Speech and Language Therapist)
Prof Catherine O'Keeffe           (Dean of Healthcare Education)
Wilfred Owuor                            (Community Programme Consultant, Kenya)
Oliver Moore                               (Financial Advisor)
Sheira Fox                                     (Environmental Health Officer)
Tim Severwright                        (Teacher)

The Ujuang'a Project

The Ujuang'a Project

 

An “orphan” is defined by the UN as a child who has lost “one or both parents”. It is estimated that across Uganda and Kenya there are over 5,000,000 orphaned children, of whom over 2,000,000 have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS.

 
St Joseph’s Rehabilitation Centre for Street-boys, Luanda, Vihiga County Western Kenya

St Joseph’s Rehabilitation Centre for Street-boys, Luanda, Vihiga County Western Kenya

  • Since KOFUP started, almost every penny raised has been set aside for the support of orphans and vulnerable children.

  • Administrative costs are minimal and trustees meet all incidental costs.

  • KOFUP supports children and adolescents in their own communities.

  • KOFUP aims to reach and rehabilitate street children.

  • Without parents or adult guardians, orphaned children face a daily struggle with hunger, insecurity and despair.

  • KOFUP supports locally-based efforts to look after the welfare of orphans and vulnerable children and young people within their own communities.

  • KOFUP currently finances orphan-support projects in:

    • 10 locations in Kenya — Asembo, Luanda, Kisumu, Kisii, Oyugis, Kasirawa, Raroki, Ringa, Kahawa West and Siaya.

    • 1 location in Uganda — Kamwokya.

  • In each of these areas there are many more children in need than we can reach. Even the smallest donation can make a big difference.