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1,751 clients seen at the clinic, including 793 children and 589 women
295 people tested for HIV/AIDS at the clinic and in the field
116 children receiving immunizations at the clinic
1,482 children monitored for growth and health at the clinic and in the field
271 class 4 students receiving health education
502 households visited by our 3 Community Health Workers
375 children de-wormed in the field
220 people receiving HIV/AIDS education in their homes
71 people living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers trained in psycho-social support, HIV services, palliative care, and economic empowerment strategies
1,433 condoms distributed by our health staff
35 health education classes taught to community groups and Secondary school students
272 students receiving quality education at Vutakaka Junior School, with 77% scoring over 60% on their exams
103 adults receiving basic and post-literacy education, 95 of them women
Our programs and services continue to expand with your support!
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Aid for Africa
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The
EAC is a proud member of the US Combined Federal Campaign's Aid for
Africa group. Aid for Africa is a unique partnership of more than 75
select charities, all dedicated to solving the complex, inter-related
challenges facing Africa.
As a member, the EAC has met stringent tests
of fiscal accountability, governance and programmatic impact.
Are you a federal employee? You can support the EAC through the CFC. Just indicate the EAC on your enrollment form -- our CFC# is 12297.
 
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Small Actions, Big Results
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photo by Bryan Isom
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Matching Funds
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A great way to make your contributions go even further is by checking to see if your employer matches charitable donations!
Many companies do! Check with your Accounting or Human Resources department to find out. Typically, you can still request to match funds from donations you made in 2009!
We would be happy to fill out any forms or send any supporting documents that your companies requests.
The East African Center is a 501c3 charitable organization and our EIN # is 91-2161222.
If you are a federal employee, you can donate to the EAC through the Combined Federal Campaign. Just indicate our CFC #, 12297, on your enrollment form.
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Ashila wants to be an accountant. |
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Fatima wants to be a doctor while Rahema wants to be a policewoman. |
| Our Financials are now available on our website! |
With an annual operating budget of $120,000, we understand that every dollar must have the best possible impact. Please follow this link to see how the EAC is committed to honesty and efficiciency. We are proud that for every $1 donated, 75 cents goes directly to programming. 
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Dear EAC Community,
Happy New Year! A new year, a new Kindergarten class, a new Class 7 class, and our well has struck water! Our health clinic continues to grow and our Vutakaka students continue to score at the best of their region. Our Adult Education program is thriving with 90% of our students women. This year will be our 10th anniversary and we have many exciting events happening in Takaungu and the US. Our Annual Report is being revised as we speak and we can't wait to share that with you. I hope you enjoy reading about our most recent events, sponsorship opportunities, and news below!
If you have any questions, I am always available via email or phone. ASANTE SANA for your continued interest in the community of Takaungu and the EAC!
Emma Nierman
EAC Executive Director
enierman@eastafricancenter.org
(425) 681-2459 |
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Upcoming Events:
Speed Dating for
the Socially Conscious |
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Speed Dating for the Socially Conscious is back in New York and debuting in Seattle! Only $15 and all proceeds benefit the EAC.
New York: February 14th at 7:30 PM at Bar Great Harry in Brooklyn, NY. Space is limited and almost full! Click on this link for more info: www.eastafricancenter.org/date |
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A New Year - A New Kindergarten class begins! | | |
Vutakaka Nursery and Junior School completed its 8th year in 2010, with our first Class 6 progressing to Class 7 in 2011. Our students continue to score at the top of our zone of about 35 schools.
With our KG3 students graduating in November 2010, a new class of KG1 students began their education at Vutakaka this January.
Check out our new KG1 students!
To sponsor any of our new sKG1 tudents, please contact jhill@eastafricancenter.org. |
| VJS Family Spotlight: Saade, Najma, and Mishi | | | A family affair at the Vutakaka Junior School!  Saade M. Abdahllah is currently the Class 4 teacher at VJS and also teaches science, social studies, and Islamic religious education. Saade's mother Mishi is one of the Vutakaka cooks, and her sister Najma Omar is in Class 3.
Saade was born and raised in Takaungu, attending Takaungu Primary School and then St. John's Girls Secondary School in Kaloleni. She graduated with a diploma from Palisho Teacher's College in 2008, and began teaching at Vutakaka Junior School in September of 2008. She is currently working towards her Bachelor's Degree in Education. Saade has taught most grade levels during her 2 1/2 years at Vutakaka. Saade is also active in extracurricular activities. She runs the environmental club, heads the guidance and counseling department, and coaches one of the girls' soccer teams. In her spare time, Saade likes playing basketball and joined the new Angaza Youth Group in Takaungu. A true role model for all her students!  Najma is the younger sister of Saade. Najma is 8 years old and in Class 3. Her teacher is Mr. Onesmus Chai. She has studied at Vutakaka since joining school at 3 years old. Her favorite subject is Science and her least favorite subject is English. She plays soccer for the young girls' Vutakaka team. On the weekends, she helps her mom with washing the dishes and likes going to the beach. She has three sisters and one brother and wants to be a pilot when she grows up. Her best friend at Vutakaka is Aisha Answar.
Read more about Saade & Najma at the VJS School Blog! |
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Vutakaka Junior School's
Fresh Water Well Update:
We have hit water!!! | | |
 Francis Mumba, who has been hand-digging our well funded by the American International Women's Club in Genoa, struck water at the end of January. The well is now complete at 57 feet deep.
EAC staff shared the first bottle of water and were all impressed by the taste and quality of the water. We are so excited for the changes coming because of this well!
We will keep you updated on the progress of our farm as we continue to raise money to build it. 
This well will provide clean drinking water to our students and will be used to cook all our students' meals, saving the EAC $1,000/year.
Thanks to Margaret Canepa and the AIWC of Genoa!
We still need a water pump!! If you are interested in funding this endeavor, please contact jhill@eastafricancenter.org. |
| Very Reverend James A. Kowalski of St. John the Divine Catherdral Visits Takaungu | | |
In January of this year, the EAC was honored by a visit from Dean Jim Kowalski. Jim is the dean of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, the largest cathedral in the world.
During a trip to Egypt and Nairobi, Jim decided to make time to visit the EAC projects in Takaungu. Jim is a long time family friend of Program Manager Kate Crowley and we were honored to show him around Takaungu. Jim was particularly interested in the work of our health team, and got a chance to do home visits with the health workers as they talked about family planning options. We look forward to a partnership for many years to come. Thanks for visiting us Jim! |
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Pentimento's An Evening for Africa
raises $2,485 for the EAC
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Pentimento, a popular Italian restaurant in Stony Brook, NY sponsored "An Evening for Africa" on December 6, 2011.
 Guests were treated to live music, an amazing buffet of Kenyan cuisine, wine from local vineyards, and director, Jen Hill, spoke about the EAC's progressive form of development.
 Chefs Dennis and his son, Jordan Young, mastered the challenging art of Kenyan cooking and treated guests to traditional dishes that are still popular today: chapatti, vegetable curry, coconut chicken, lamb and cabbage samosas, and curried goat-rice pilaf. The food was as authentic as it was delicious.
The night was truly heart-warming as restaurant staff and guests came together to raise $2,485!
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| VJS Student Calendars for Sale! | | We created a Vutakaka student calendar last year as a thank you to those who sponsored students in 2010. Calendars featured artwork by students created on the OLPC laptops in Class 5 and 6. We have a few in stock and would love for you to have one! Calendars are $15 each. Please email jhill@eastafricancenter.org for more info. |
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE
EAC SEATTLE AUCTION
MAY 7, 2011 | |
The EAC's Seattle auction will be on May 7th, 2011 with details developing. An auctioneer has been chosen, a location reserved, and items are being secured now for both silent and live events!
This is our biggest event of the year, so please mark your calendars for an exciting evening of music, fun, and philanthropy!
Details to come...
Please click here for info on last year's auction!
Please email enierman@eastafricancenter.org for more info. |
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