DID YOU KNOW? Chaffinch is run 100% by volunteers, so more of your money is used ‘on the ground’ in Kibera!
Food, Shelter, Education.
These are three things we think no child should be without. Yet for many within the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya, they are not guaranteed. Chaffinch works with Future Stars Development Centre to support some of the most vulnerable children of the slum.
“I need a sponsor”
Brighton lives with his mother and older sister in a one-room home in Kibera. Brighton’s mother is HIV+ and this causes significant difficulties for the family. Without medication, she is often too sick to work but, if she buys the medication, there is little money remaining for food.
Brighton was unable to attend school as it was impossible to afford the fees. On hearing of the family’s circumstances, Brighton was offered a place at the Future Stars school. As a result of the late start to his education, he is significantly behind other children of his age. He also struggles to concentrate on his lessons at times but is beginning to benefit from the structure of school. He is a bubbly, affectionate child who always has a smile for everyone.
Surgery for 11-year-old abuse survivor
Musa is an 11-year-boy who was orphaned in a road accident whilst still a toddler. Taken in by family in the Kibera slum, he was then subjected to horrific physical and psychological abuse including having his arm broken and receiving no medical care.
Musa is now in need of surgery to correct deformity caused by the mis-alignment of bones in his arm due to it not having been set after a break.
We need to help this young boy. His life has already provided him with more challenges than anyone should face in a lifetime. Surely we should do what we can to ease any further suffering?
Food, Shelter, Education.
These are three things we think no child should be without. Yet for many within the Kibera slum of Nairobi, Kenya, they are not guaranteed. Chaffinch works with Future Stars Development and Rescue Centre to support some of the most vulnerable children of the slum.
“I need a sponsor”
Sasha Mbone lives with her mother and sister in a small room in Kibera. In January 2019, Sasha was admitted to the playgroup at Future Stars. Sasha’s mother works hard to support the family but the money doesn’t go far.
5-year-old Sasha is in desperate need of a sponsor to ensure she can stay in education, have enough to eat, and enjoy the childhood that every child deserves.
Child Sponsorship: find out more…
Surgery for 11-year-old abuse survivor
Musa is an 11-year-boy who was orphaned in a road accident whilst still a toddler. Taken in by family in the Kibera slum, he was then subjected to horrific physical and psychological abuse including having his arm broken and receiving no medical care.
Musa is now in need of surgery to correct deformity caused by the mis-alignment of bones in his arm due to it not having been set after a break.
We need to help this young boy. His life has already provided him with more challenges than anyone should face in a lifetime. Surely we should do what we can to ease any further suffering?
Recycle with Chaffinch and Terracycle
“Chaffinch + Terracycle = good news for the planet and for Kibera kids, too!”
When you donate your accepted waste to Chaffinch, it is guaranteed to be recycled. No need to worry that it might end up in landfill or shipped overseas for disposal.
Keep reading to find out more about how it all works and what amazing things can happen to your rubbish…
Silent Auction: Out and About
Get your bids in!
Raise money for Chaffinch and get your hands on some great tickets for venues that will get you and yours out and exploring in the York area. Huge thanks to the venues who have donated these tickets to help us in our work with Kibera’s children. Check out what’s available and get bidding!
Urgent Appeal: Surgery for 11-year-old abuse survivor
Musa’s right arm bears a reminder of an abusive past thanks to a deformity resulting from misaligned bones in his arm. He urgently needs surgery to correct this deformity and we need your help to make it happen. We really hope the world will come together to ensure a boy, who has seen so much suffering in his young life, can receive the care he needs and the knowledge that he is loved.
Recycle with Chaffinch and Terracycle
“Chaffinch + Terracycle = good news for the planet and for Kibera kids, too!”
When you donate your accepted waste to Chaffinch, it is guaranteed to be recycled. No need to worry that it might end up in landfill or shipped overseas for disposal.
Keep reading to find out more about how it all works and what amazing things can happen to your rubbish…
Silent Auction: Out and About
Get your bids in!
Raise money for Chaffinch and get your hands on some great tickets for venues that will get you and yours out and exploring in the York area. Huge thanks to the venues who have donated these tickets to help us in our work with Kibera’s children. Check out what’s available and get bidding!
Recycle with Chaffinch and Terracycle
“Chaffinch + Terracycle = good news for the planet and for Kibera kids, too!”
When you donate your accepted waste to Chaffinch, it is guaranteed to be recycled. No need to worry that it might end up in landfill or shipped overseas for disposal.
Keep reading to find out more about how it all works and what amazing things can happen to your rubbish…
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