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.
Explore this appeal further to watch the progress of this ambitious project and find out how you can get involved in the, quite literal, building of a better, secure future for some of Kibera’s most vulnerable youngsters.
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.
4-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…
Explore this appeal further to watch the progress of this ambitious project and find out how you can get involved in the, quite literal, building of a better, secure future for some of Kibera’s most vulnerable youngsters.
Chaffinch’s “Post-COVID Pamper Raffle”
With the arrival of ‘Freedom Day’ in the UK, we felt it was time to give you a treat. Clearly, the pandemic is far from over and there are many different views around the easing of restrictions. However, one thing that is not debatable is that it’s been a tough 17 months. The “Post-Covid Pamper Raffle” is here to help even if ‘post-covid’ remains only a hope on the horizon.
I love Chaffinch because: words from the children of Future Stars
Small Charity Week 2021 draws to a close today. Chaffinch is definitely a small charity, but does that mean we don’t make an impact? Some of the children of Future Stars would like to share their thoughts about what Chaffinch means to them. You can decide for yourself whether a small budget makes only a small difference in young lives…
A week of urgent medical care for Future Stars children
It’s been a busy week for Chaffinch and Future Stars with several children needing medical care. In Kibera, even basic healthcare can be extremely difficult to access when the choice is between medicine or a meal. Thankfully, Chaffinch supporters can make a very real difference in allowing rapid access to medical treatment. Here we tell you about four very different medical needs that have given us a varied and emotional week.
Chaffinch’s “Post-COVID Pamper Raffle”
With the arrival of ‘Freedom Day’ in the UK, we felt it was time to give you a treat. Clearly, the pandemic is far from over and there are many different views around the easing of restrictions. However, one thing that is not debatable is that it’s been a tough 17 months. The “Post-Covid Pamper Raffle” is here to help even if ‘post-covid’ remains only a hope on the horizon.
I love Chaffinch because: words from the children of Future Stars
Small Charity Week 2021 draws to a close today. Chaffinch is definitely a small charity, but does that mean we don’t make an impact? Some of the children of Future Stars would like to share their thoughts about what Chaffinch means to them. You can decide for yourself whether a small budget makes only a small difference in young lives…
Chaffinch’s “Post-COVID Pamper Raffle”
With the arrival of ‘Freedom Day’ in the UK, we felt it was time to give you a treat. Clearly, the pandemic is far from over and there are many different views around the easing of restrictions. However, one thing that is not debatable is that it’s been a tough 17 months. The “Post-Covid Pamper Raffle” is here to help even if ‘post-covid’ remains only a hope on the horizon.
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